{"id":171578,"date":"2024-09-30T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171578"},"modified":"2024-09-29T17:57:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T22:57:59","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-29-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/09\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-29-september-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 29 September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 23 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital banking drive holds week-long event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamian financial services providers have teamed with the Central Bank for a week-long drive aimed at improving consumer confidence and understanding when it comes to digital banking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEREK SMITH: AI governance vital to corporate futures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed industries by improving decision-making, streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences. The risks associated with AI, however, are also substantial\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digitization Key Driver On Road To Security And Prosperity In Guyana.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana is driving forwards in its national digitisation efforts, which promise to improve comfort, security, and business expansion across the country, according to a recent statement by Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People\u2019s Progressive Party\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paperless border management system for ports of entry \u2013 Jagdeo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Guyana is on a quest to implement paperless system by introducing blockchain technology in some of its agencies, as part of efforts to enhance cyber security\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 24 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BVI robotics team to compete in global competition in Greece<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 A team of five students from the British Virgin Islands has recently departed for Athens, Greece, to compete in a prestigious global robotics competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guyana Formally Joins The EU LAC Digital Alliance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 This will unlock great opportunities for partnership and financial support through EU regional programmes for the benefit of Guyanese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A taxing time for all<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 On Tuesday, Finance Minister Colm Imbert promised a solution to the problems with payment that has dogged the resumption of property tax collection\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 25 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Minister Sutherland says innovative building technologies being examined<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Minister of Housing Dwight Sutherland says the government is actively working on finding innovative building technologies as it expands the island\u2019s housing stock, and has identified one that could help reduce indoor air quality issues and reduce maintenance costs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Op-ed) Leave No \u201cFoodprint\u201d: Technological Innovations to Prevent and Reduce Food Losses and Waste<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 The United Nations General Assembly established September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste to promote policies that reduce poverty and hunger and help combat climate change\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAHO and MoH unveil Clinical Data Exchange Platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 A process of digitization of Belize\u2019s health records is currently taking place in the country. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoH), unveiled on September 19 at the Western Regional Hospital in Belmopan the Clinical Data Exchange Platform (CDEP), which utilizes a combination of open-source platforms\u2014with funding coming primarily from the European Union (EU)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MoneyGram resumes operations after cyberattack           <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 MoneyGram BVI has resumed operational services following a days-long cyberattack that impacted the company globally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principles on Right to Information for Small Island Developing States<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Today, as a pre-International Right to Know Day event, the Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD) is releasing its Principles on Right to Information for Small Island Developing States: The Case of the Pacific\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Large BPO firm Ibex closes two contact centres, slashes desks by a third<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Global outsourcing company Ibex has scaled back its operations in Jamaica, closing two centres, and eliminating one-third of its contact desks, in the process\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ORTT recipient Prof Hosein: Trinidad and Tobago must complete digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 ORDER of the Republic (ORTT) recipient Prof Patrick Hosein says Trinidad and Tobago needs to complete its digital transformation and build out its technological basics in order not to be left behind in an increasingly technology-based world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 26 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Professor Robinson tells small businesses: Use of AI not cheating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Small businesses must overcome the stigma associated with using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly if they want to unlock greater productivity and growth, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Five Islands Campus of the University of the West Indies, Professor Justin Robinson has declared\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online entry system to cut wait at ports<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Starting next week, travellers will no longer have to complete paper forms before entering the Virgin Islands, officials announced Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridging the digital divide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Dear AFETT, I’m a millennial woman. Having grown up in the 80s without technology, I am having a difficult time gravitating to the evolving digital world that we currently live in\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering MSMEs through digitalisation: Driving financial inclusion and sustainable growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today\u2019s digital age, businesses of all sizes are increasingly aware of the need to move from manual systems to digital solutions for financial management. Not only does embracing digital technology help companies stay ahead of the curve, but it also meets the shifting consumer demands for seamless, secure, and faster digital experiences\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LATAM and Caribbean embrace DPI, led by Guyana\u2019s digital ID and biometrics push<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Latin America and the Caribbean have been leveraging technology to enhance public services, drive economic growth, and improve security, with digital public infrastructure (DPI<\/a>) at the core\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile apps critical to thrive in digital world<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today\u2019s fast-paced digital world, mobile apps have become an integral part of business strategies, shaping how companies operate, interact with customers and drive growth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telecommunications challenges halt voter registration at St George NE sub-office<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 St George North-East PEO Sub Office unable to process applications due to no internet connectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blockchain technology emphasizes rights over assets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, My interest in Blockchain technology has grown since being the coordinator of the National Payment Strategy Project in Guyana. Recently, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, at his weekly press conference, indicated that Guyana would introduce Blockchain at Lands and Survey and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amcham: Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s economic development hinges on digital acceleration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 WITH the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting moderate growth of 2.4 per cent for TT, the American Chamber of Commerce of TT (AmchamTT) has called on the government to enact strategic reforms and investments to maintain this momentum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 27 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Senior Citizen Digital Skills Training Program Launched in Belize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 A new initiative has been unveiled to enhance the digital ability of senior citizens in Belize. The Senior Citizen Digital Skills Training Program will bring together elders from all corners of the country, pairing them with tech-savvy students from the University of Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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C&W to train graduates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications recruited three young professionals for its highly competitive graduate programme which it said reflects its “unwavering commitment to attracting, nurturing, and developing regional talent to drive its future leadership and growth.” \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emerging trends and innovations in B2B management software<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 B2B or business-to-business management software depends on digital technology advances to keep competitive and moving forward in a very dynamic environment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acquity BPO to close operations here<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Acquity BPO has advised employees that it is closing its operations here at Goedverwagting\u202f effective October 15 due to increased operating expenses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BGLC deploying tech to monitor slots amid wavering gambling revenue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 While there has been a marginal increase in people placing bets, playing lottery games or betting in gaming lounges, the take is down, new data from the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, BGLC, shows\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow comes through<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, I have requested your help in the past when trying to do it on my own has yielded no results. I am again reaching out to you as you have always gotten my issues resolved for me\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internet for cars, boats and other personal devices an emergent service in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Satellite internet providers are now offering data for cars, boats and other personal devices as the internet of things \u2013 IoT \u2013 takes hold in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaican Seniors Told To Lively Up Themselves Over Tech Scams.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., is saying that senior citizens need to become more technologically savvy, so that they will be less vulnerable to scammers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MoneyGram services resume after global network disruption \u2014 BOJ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 MoneyGram services have been restored in Jamaica as the global network outage which resulted in the disruption of services has been resolved\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MoneyGram service resumes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 On Wednesday, at least two local agents of MoneyGram, an America-headquartered international money transfer service, had confirmed that their MoneyGram money transfer service had resumed and was available at all their outlets across the state\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SVG moving to digitalise its maritime sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 ST. VINCENT and the Grenadines (SVG) is advancing plans to establish a Maritime Single Window (MSW) to digitalise its maritime sector. An MSW is a centralized IT platform that facilitates the exchange of information among ships and various government agencies for the efficient arrival, stay, and departure of ships at ports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry launches D\u2019Hub for teens to explore ICT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Digital Transformation is launching a Developer\u2019s Hub (D\u2019 Hub) aimed at teenagers aged 16 and above\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT Appoints Kent Western as Chief Executive Officer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Board of Directors of Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (\u201cTSTT\u201d) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kent Western as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 28 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Minister Caddle announces new Barbados Centre for AI Innovation and Governance with Howard University<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados\u2019 Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology and development economist Marsha Caddle visited Howard University this week to deliver the keynote lecture during a Symposium to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Eric Williams\u2019 ground-breaking book, Capitalism and Slavery\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

United Nations celebrates International Day for Universal Access to Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 29 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Barbados sets sights on citizen-driven digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 \u202fBarbados is undergoing a major shift in how public services are delivered, with a focus on making them more accessible, efficient, and citizen-driven. This is according to Mark Boyce, Chief Executive Officer of GovTech Barbados, who says this digital transformation is a part of the government\u2019s broader goal to enhance the way it interacts with and serves its citizen\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drakes: SJPI ready for AI revolution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 \u202fPrincipal of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI), Ian Drakes, has suggested artificial intelligence (AI) is a central force shaping the future of industries in Barbados\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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