A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 30 September to Sunday 6 October 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 30 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barbados Revenue Authority files listed for sale by threat actors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Records from the Barbados Revenue Authority such as property tax records and vehicle owner\u2019s registration records are being offered for sale, but is the government even aware that personal information has been acquired and is at risk of misuse? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facial Recognition Software Potentially Coming to Belize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Belize Police Department is working towards acquiring facial recognition software to increase public safety\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial intelligence may help crack down on money crime<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The BVI Financial Investigation Agency may soon use artificial intelligence to crack down on child sexual exploitation, human smuggling and other illicit activity as it intensifies its efforts following recent criticism of the territory\u2019s ability to fight money crime, according to FIA Director Errol George\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online payment option for property tax by October 31<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 FINANCE Minister Colm Imbert has said there will be an online payment option for property tax by or before October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 1 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0230 GB data breach tints reputation of Revenue Authority: Vehicle Registration offline as offenders tracked<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is aware that there is some vehicle registration application information circulating on the internet and social media and is actively investigating the incident\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRA, police investigating data breach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) and police are investigating a reported breach of its vehicle registration data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow BVI welcomes Maria De Grads as its new General Manager<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria De Grads as the new General Manager of Flow British Virgin Islands effective October 1, the first female leader in the company\u2019s 58-year history of operations in the Territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Regulatory Unit For Harmonising Digital Transformation To Feature At CTU ICT Week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The establishment of a new regulatory unit to harmonise digital transformation efforts in the Caribbean is on the agenda at CTU ICT Week 2024, being held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from September 30 to October 04, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Urged To Help Older Person As Caribbean Pushes Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2024 (SKNIS): Strategies to push forward Digital Transformation in the Caribbean are being discussed by delegates participating in the Caribbean Telecommunication Union Information and Communication Technology (CTU ICT) Week taking place in St. Kitts and Nevis from September 30 to October 04, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica\u2019s digital growth: Investment opportunities in the nation\u2019s tech transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 AMID A global race towards digital economies, the Government of Jamaica is seizing the moment with a robust digital-transformation initiative to unlock new investment opportunities in fintech innovation and technology infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Customer event gives BTC chance to hear their views<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A DAY of customer appreciation and feedback was held yesterday by Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) – the second year running for the luncheon that seeks to receive feedback from customers on how services can be improved\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Embrace\u2019 AI opportunities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Two academics are urging Barbadians to embrace the creative opportunities being provided by Artificial Intelligence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hackers claim access to BRA\u2019s admin portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is working with police to investigate a breach of its vehicle registration system, amid growing concerns over the security and privacy of stakeholders\u2019 data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cuban province to host 2nd Fair on Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 From Nov. 12 to 14, the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba will host the 2nd edition of the Digital Transformation Fair (Fetdi by its Spanish acronym), with the aim of training digital skills through the innovative application of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean Digital Transformation Project provides training to boost national cyber security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project\u2019s Project Implementation Unit, operating under the Ministry of Public Works, Public Utilities, and Digital Economy, organized the CSIRTAMERICA Week in Dominica from September 24 to 27, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI moves in on job market disruptions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Already proven to make difficult tasks much easier, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in a number of fields has, in the last few years, significantly revolutionised labour markets and how people work, a phenomenon which experts believe is catching on with great speed locally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyberattacks continue to trend down as vulnerabilities remedied<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A significant drop in vulnerabilities is being attributed to the more than 70 per cent reduction in attempted cyberattacks on local networks seen since the start of this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information minister urges JIS to combat misinformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has underscored the role of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in combatting misinformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 3 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201888,000 homes\u2019 connected to fibre internet, as Cable Bahamas reveals results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 CABLE Bahamas CEO and president Franklyn Butler says he is \u201cextremely pleased\u201d as more than 88,000 homes are now connected to fibre internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$1bn FTX Bahamas claims hit if Chapter 11 plan fails<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamas liquidators have received more than $1bn in claims from over 44,000 creditors as they urged a US judge to accept the crypto exchange\u2019s Chapter 11 reorganisation plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aliv \u2018where we need to be\u2019 through $90m raise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Aliv\u2019s latest $90m capital raise \u201ctakes us where we need to be\u201d by \u201ccleaning up\u201d multiple inter-company loans and providing funds for capital investment, Cable Bahamas\u2019 top executive disclosed yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC pledges \u2018new technology\u2019 for long-suffering Eleutherans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is planning to \u201csoon trial new technology\u201d on Eleuthera that will improve the island\u2019s broadband Internet connectivity amid multiple outage complaints\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC postpaid customers get $1k in cash when adding a fiber plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BTC has announced the introduction of its \u201cPremier Club\u201d loyalty program, offering exclusive rewards and benefits, which will be available to postpaid customers in its first phase\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GEO-blocking \u2018hampers digital creators\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbadian content creators are being shut out of monetising their work on major platforms like YouTube and Spotify due to geo-blocking, hampering efforts to boost the island\u2019s orange economy, industry leaders warned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harper urges urgent action as BRA breach exposes personal info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Charging that the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) might have suffered the most extensive data leak to date, cybersecurity expert Niel Harper warned that a massive amount of sensitive information has been exposed and blasted the government\u2019s response as inadequate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

60% of Caribbean organisations delayed in digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>The Digicel Business Digital Transformation Report also contains key insights for specific industries and groups, including hospitality, financial services, government\/public sector and small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity Forum Builds A Safer Digital Future For Leaders And Students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>The importance of a strong and resilient cybersecurity system was emphasised at a Cybersecurity Awareness Forum held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on October 03, 2024. The event brought together public and private sector officials from St. Kitts and Nevis, regional representatives and local secondary school students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Litigation portal for Guyana\u2019s High Court and Court of Appeal set to roll out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Supreme Court of Judicature in Guyana on Tuesday announced that it is nearing the completion of an e-litigation web portal for the Court of Appeal and the High Court which will mark a major transformation in the country\u2019s judicial system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design Privacy trains HR professionals in data privacy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As data privacy regulations become entrenched in company policy, the role of human resource (HR) professionals will become more critical in encouraging compliance and treating with breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Foundation to put more tech labs in panyards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Digicel Foundation is again partnering with the pan fraternity to install technology labs at panyards throughout Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digicel gives up e-money issuer licence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MYCASH (Trinidad & Tobago) Ltd, a subsidiary of Digicel, confirmed yesterday that it had \u201cvoluntarily\u201d surrendered its provisional registration as an e-money issuer in this country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism minister: E-passports, online departure\/arrival forms will improve sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TOURISM Minister Randall Mitchell says the introduction of e-passports and online arrival\/departure forms to TT will improve the industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 4 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caddle: Gov\u2019t doing what\u2019s required, probe continues into BRA data breach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Amid calls for authorities to come clean on the full extent of this week\u2019s Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) data breach, Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Marsha Caddle says the teams investigating the incident must be given time to do their work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Communications appoints Santiago Londono as chief commercial officer, B2B<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications has appointed Santiago Londono as chief commercial officer, B2B, effective October 1, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Business 2024 report: 60% delayed in digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 DIGICEL Business has launched its third Digital Transformation Report, in collaboration with Symptai Consulting Ltd, and delved into the progress and challenges faced by businesses across the region\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children being exposed to inappropriate content on social media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 There is a call for attention to be given to the issue of children being exposed to inappropriate content on social media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mastercard phasing in stronger fraud protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 MASTERCARD is currently in the process of phasing out the requirement for shoppers in the region to enter their 16-digit card number when checking out online, replacing it instead with randomly generated numbers on a token in an effort to tamp down on the rising incidents of online fraud. The process called \u2018tokenisation\u2019 is often backed by biometric authentication\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 5 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

111 ICT hubs operational in hinterland \u2013 PM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Prime Minister Mark Phillips has underscored the\u00a0 advancements made in the ICT Access and E-Services for Hinterland, Poor, and Remote Communities Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supreme Court in soft launch of E-Litigation platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Supreme Court of Judicature held a soft launch of its e-litigation system for the High Courts of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expanding Internet Access to the Poor, Elderly, Physically Challenged in Soufriere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 The Universal Service Fund Office of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission \u2013 St. Lucia, has announced a new project aimed at expanding efficient access to the internet for the poor, elderly, and physically challenged in Soufriere\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online blows for Hyatt over ‘cashless’ advertisement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Government-owned Hyatt Regency hotel had to delete a social media post and apologise after it announced that effective November 1, local currency was not going to be accepted as payment for services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 6 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No jobs lost<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Ibex Global Jamaica Limited has hit back at concerns that it is scaling back its operation in Jamaica based on Ibex Global Limited\u2019s financial reports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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