{"id":172047,"date":"2024-12-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=172047"},"modified":"2024-12-08T12:43:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T17:43:40","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-8-december-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/12\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-8-december-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 8 December 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 2 December to Sunday 8 December 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 2 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blue skies for microblogging?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 All the buzz in social media has been about the \u201cx-odus\u201d from the platform formerly known as Twitter in the wake of the US presidential election and the role that its owner, Elon Musk visibly played during the campaign\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media and the future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR:The results of the recent US election should provide a sobering moment to think about the nature of our media environment\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claro Puerto Rico modernizes its security infrastructure with Genetec Security Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Rico <\/em>\u2013 Genetec Inc. (\u201cGenetec\u201d), a technology leader in unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence, reports that Claro, one of the largest telecommunications providers in Latin America, has been taking significant steps toward modernizing its security infrastructure in Puerto Rico, with the implementation of the Genetec™ Security Center unified security platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 3 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Govt embraces digital, protective farming in food security drive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is charting a new course in agriculture by integrating cutting-edge digital tools and protective farming techniques to bolster food security, enhance resilience to climate change, and modernise its farming practices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grenada\u2019s Mitchell to chair Special COTED on ICT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM and Prime Minister of Grenada, the Hon. Dickon Mitchell, will preside over the 111th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on 5 December 2024, which will focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank approves new e-money issuer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Central Bank has issued a provisional registration to e-money issuer WamNow Technologies Ltd, (WamNow), the bank said in a release on December 2\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COSTAATT to work with Animae Caribe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE College of Science, Technology, and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) and Animae Caribe have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at revolutionising animation education and advancing the industry in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 4 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC \u2018firing on all cylinders\u2019 as 5G looms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive yesterday pledged to deliver \u201cmore innovation\u201d in 2025 via 5G and improved connectivity, adding: \u201cIt feels like we\u2019re firing on all cylinders.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local tech encourages Christmas bonuses to retain staff and boost morale<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 CEO of local tech company Plato Alpha Design and TriblockHR Duran Humes is encouraging companies that have the means to use Christmas bonuses to boost staff morale this year, and to continue to retain staff.\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costly attacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Countries pay thousands of dollars to recover from data breaches, but no one has quantified losses to the individual, says cybersecurity expert Edward Millington, nor have governments been held accountable\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With smart card, pensioners lead public transport\u2019s tech revolution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 The Transport Board has taken a bold step into the digital age of public transport with the launch of a smart card system designed to modernise public transit and improve efficiency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connected Caribbean summit to be held in Miami<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 DEVELOPMENTS in entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and regional policies will be the topics of discussion at the upcoming Connected Caribbean Summit (CCS) 2024, taking place in Miami, Florida from December 9-12\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Business reaffirms commitment to Caribbean innovation at Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean \u00a0<\/em>\u2013 \u00a0C&W Business has joined Tech Beach Retreat (TBR) organisers in welcoming scores of founders, global executives, and noteworthy investors in technology for the three-day summit that commences on Wednesday (December 4) at the Secrets Resort in Montego Bay\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grenada PM to chair special CARICOM information and technology meeting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Honorable Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada and current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is set to lead the 111th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on December 5, 2024. The primary focus of this meeting will be Information and Communication Technology (ICT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTP represents Sint Maarten at strategic postal sector ministerial meeting.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) proudly participated in the Postal Sector Ministerial and CCE meetings (management meetings held for member countries to discuss regulatory and operational framework matters) organized by the Postal Union of the Americas, Spain and Portugal (UPAEP). This landmark event took place in El Salvador, bringing together key stakeholders from across the region to address pressing challenges in the postal sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Beware of cyberbreaches for Christmas\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Vice president of the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Caribbean Chapter, Ricardo Fraser, is encouraging online shoppers and consumers in general to be wary of scam calls and other cybersecurity breaches during the Christmas season\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 5 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gov\u2019t issues cybersecurity warning amid rising WhatsApp scams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Virgin Islands government has issued an alert to the public about social engineering attacks targeting WhatsApp users locally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CELIA submarine cable connecting the Caribbean to the United States<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Members of the submarine cable agreement (CELIA) consortium have introduced CELIA, a new high-capacity \u201cexpress\u201d cable in the Caribbean region connecting Aruba, Martinique, Antigua, Puerto Rico, and Boca Raton in Florida (USA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard underlines digital shift<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Andrea Scerch, president of Mastercard’s Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) says financial inclusion remains important for countries in region, noting that while some progress has been made there is still some work to do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One Communications supports UG students with data plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 One Communications (formerly GTT) recently signed a new University of Guyana (UG) Student Plan agreement with the recently elected University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) to help students in their studies, stay connected, and access critical academic resources, a release from the utility company stated on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTech-Savvy Seniors Are Transforming their Lives at Sint Maarten Library.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The Sint Maarten Library proudly marked the successful completion of its 2024 Cyber-Seniors program with a heartfelt closing ceremony. This transformative initiative empowered 20 senior participants with essential technological skills, helping to bridge the digital divide and enhance their day-to-day lives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 6 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cable targets 30,000 \u2018reach\u2019 with new network by end \u201825<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas is \u201caiming to reach\u201d 30,000 subscribers with its new fibre-to-the home network by end-June 2025 while promising shareholders of \u201ccontinued growth\u201d in profits and earnings per share (EPS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIR: Just 1.3% of Family Island Airbnbs registered<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) yesterday asserted that just 1.3 percent, or 502 out of an estimated 38,000 Family Island vacation rental properties, are registered with it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local businesses urged to take advantage of Amazon direct shipping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Deputy chairman of the Bahamas Trade Commission, Senator Barry Griffin, is encouraging businesses to look for the opportunities that will come with the introduction of Amazon direct shipping to The Bahamas, given that the e-commerce giant and online shopping are not going anywhere\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Auditors highlight AI fraud threat, urge defences against digital deception<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 In a stark warning to corporate Barbados, the nation\u2019s top internal audit experts on Thursday sounded an alarm on a new digital menace: sophisticated fraud schemes powered by artificial intelligence that can replicate voices and faces with terrifying precision, potentially draining millions from unsuspecting businesses in seconds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018The Caribbean is important to us\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Addressing concerns regarding lower levels of focus being given to Caribbean markets when compared to its Latin America counterparts, Mastercard\u2019s country manager for Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Dalton Fowles has sought to make it clear that all customers across the LAC region is of equal importance to the global payments company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow working to fix cables damaged by vandals in St. Andrew<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, Flow Jamaica, says its crews are trying to repair the damage to its fibre cable by vandals in the Half Way Tree areaon Friday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAJ says computer issue delaying reverse income tax credit payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Senior Information officer at Tax Administration Jamaica Leighton Beckles, says a computer-related problem at the Accountant General’s office is the main reason for a delay in the payment of funds under the reverse income tax credit scheme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMEs need help to shift from cash, says Mastercard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Small and micro enterprises (SMEs) are vital drivers of economic progress but despite their importance, many in Latin America and the Caribbean remain heavily dependent on cash\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 7 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 8 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank gets plaudits on e-money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard\u2019s country manager for Jamaica, T&T, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Dalton Fowles, is commending this country\u2019s Central Bank for doing a \u201cpretty good job\u201d in granting Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) licences, which continue to pave the way for T&T\u2019s digital transformation journey\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Jon Tyson (Unsplash<\/a>); Caribbean Jobs<\/a>; Stabroek News<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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