{"id":171652,"date":"2024-10-14T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171652"},"modified":"2024-10-14T14:17:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T19:17:11","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-13-october-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/10\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-13-october-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 13 October 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 7 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC honours clients and customer service workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last week celebrated Customer Experience (CX) Day to show its appreciation for staff and subscriber clients\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arima\u2019s first step toward becoming a smart city<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Connected Arima, a project to transform the borough of Arima using technology into the country\u2019s first smart city is an eminently good idea\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 8 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX\u2019s reorganization plan approved by bankruptcy court, promises 119 percent recovery for creditors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX Trading Ltd. has announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has confirmed its Plan of Reorganization, marking a significant milestone less than two years after the company\u2019s historic bankruptcy filing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postal service to launch SMS notifications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 The Barbados Postal Service is set to roll out SMS notifications for customers in a significant modernisation drive aimed at meeting the evolving needs of citizens in an increasingly digital world, Postmaster General Joann Busby announced on Sunday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create an app or website to host CXC revision texts for less fortunate students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor,  Summary points should be provided for revision for C.S.E.C. subjects on app\/ website\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DIGICEL \/ NATCOM mobile internet quality tests (CONATEL official report)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti<\/em> \u2013 From June 26 to July 2nd, 2024, the Quality and Consumer Protection Department of the Networks and Technologies Directorate of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) undertook evaluations and tests on the quality of data services offered by mobile telephone operators : Natcom and Digicel, in the metropolitan area of \u200b\u200bPort-au-Prince, particularly in Delmas, Route de Fr\u00e8res, P\u00e9tion-ville, Laboule and Kenskoff\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAK reminds Community to Participate in Early Warning & Messaging System Survey.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Over the past few days, much focus has been on Hurricane Milton, heading for Tampa, Florida\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holy Faith Penal wins TT leg of Samsung\u2019s Solve for Tomorrow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Samsung\u2019s Solve for Tomorrow programme is close to the grand finale. For the 11th edition of the regional competition, participants from 11 countries in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador, and Venezuela, the teams submitted projects that reflected a social focus and a connection with the realities of their communities to create impactful solutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TT Digital Transformation Minister re-elected president of CTU<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In a significant move for the region\u2019s digital future, Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s Minister of Digital Transformation, Senator the Honourable Hassel Bacchus, has been re-elected as President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). This came as part of the ongoing regional meeting for Information Communications Technology (ICT) Week, being held in St. Kitts and Nevis from September 30th to October 5th, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 9 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica and India collaborate in digital technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica and the Republic of India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration between the nations in digital technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 10 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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WhatsApp \u2018scam\u2019 uses former Senator\u2019s image<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Police yesterday issued a new alert after scammers seemingly sought to use an image of ex-Senator Quinton Lightbourne and Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) to gain access to victims\u2019 social media accounts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater Digital Transformation Demanded for Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) successfully conducted its 22nd Caribbean Ministerial Strategic ICT Seminar on September 30, 2024, as part of CTU ICT Week 2024 in St. Kitts and Nevis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BREAKING: First-ever \u2018Guyana Digital School\u2019 coming; AI teaching part of plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The first-ever \u2018Guyana Digital School\u2019 will soon be established by the government as part of national plans to create a fully functional digital economy, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced during a special address to Parliament on Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Service improvements as \u2018Digital Guyana\u2019 taking shape<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 As part of efforts to make Guyana a more competitive place with improved services for citizens, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday once again highlighted major plans his government is pursuing to usher in a \u2018Digital Guyana.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basil Jarrett and Nigel Parke | Cybersecurity legislation: Closing the gaps for law enforcement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE RECENT incident involving an AI-assisted video accusing the RJRGLEANER Communications Group of bias in its reporting, highlights the dangers we face in this ever- evolving digital landscape\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank and E-Gov Jamaica to implement digital payment system and digital public infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank and E-Gov Jamaica will soon begin the implementation of a digital payment system and a digital public infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cashless society \u2014 Trinidad and Tobago finance centre maps ways to digital payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Before 2016, India was a widely cash-based economy. Even two years after the demonetisation process in 2016 which catalysed India\u2019s drive toward becoming a cashless society, the World Bank said 190 million adult Indians still did not have a bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 11 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New mental health initiative launches digital platform on World Mental Health Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Wadadli Initiative for Self-Care and Healing (WISH) marked World Mental Health Day yesterday with the launch of its official website and social media platforms, establishing a new digital frontier for mental health advocacy in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experts: Small businesses in cybersecurity crisis as AI-driven attacks escalate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Small businesses in the Caribbean face a mounting cybersecurity crisis as AI-powered cyber attacks, including ransomware and phishing scams, become increasingly sophisticated, according to local and regional experts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RfP: National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Universal Service Fund Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Universal Service Fund Project: Wireless Internet Access (Public Wi-Fi Hotspots) at designated geographic locations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaz urges public-private sector to team up to tackle AI, cybersecurity threats and opportunities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Government minister Daryl Vaz wants greater collaboration between the public and private sectors to address the threats and opportunities inherent in rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity technologies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 12 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Society must manage digital technology, not let it take control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The evolution of technology has brought with it almost as many problems as it has produced solutions, for the way we work, conduct business, live, and socialise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 13 October 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BCCI: Cyber-attacks a national threat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Following the recent cyber-attack on the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA), president of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), James Clarke, is warning of potential long-term impacts on the business environment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsor MODEC holds talks with Team Guyana Robotics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Following their successful participation in the 2024 First Global Challenge the sponsor of the STEMGuyana team, MODEC Guyana Inc, recently met with the members and discussed their journey to the challenge and how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) plays a role in their lives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jamaica Vulnerable To Cybersecurity Risk, Says Minister.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, says the Government is acutely aware of the need to strengthen Jamaica\u2019s cybersecurity infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Policing in the digital age: The JCF\u2019s commitment to cybersecurity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In the modern era, the concept of security has expanded far beyond the physical realm. While law enforcement agencies have long focused on patrolling streets and solving crimes, a new frontier has emerged\u2014cybersecurity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation College, Chaguanas 3rd place in global robotics competition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 NOT many can boast of placing in the top three in a global competition. But the members of Presentation College, Chaguanas\u2019 robotics team sure can. The students placed third in a joint effort with three other countries at the First Global Challenge in Athens, Greece\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Gino Crescoli (Pixabay<\/a>); Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Apple iTunes<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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