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A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 9 December to Sunday 15 December 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 9 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PM Dickon Mitchell to deliver keynote address at Connected Caribbean Summit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister and Chairman of Caricom, the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, is poised to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Connected Caribbean Summit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 100 schools in Cura\u00e7ao to receive new digital infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cura\u00e7ao <\/em>\u2013 More than 100 schools in Cura\u00e7ao will receive new digital infrastructure, including high-speed fiber optic connections and modern ICT equipment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JBDC paving way for MSMES\u2019 digital transition through EU-funded initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In an era when digital transformation is no longer optional but essential, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is paving the way for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in the digital economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JM.live: Pioneering Digital Transformation for Jamaica\u2019s Future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As the world continues its fast-paced digital evolution, one company is at the forefront of transforming Jamaica\u2019s digital landscape\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young Innovators Shine Bright at CARIRI\u2019s Power Up Competition Powered by bmobile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 What happens when young minds are given the tools to dream big? At CARIRI\u2019s annual Power Up competition, powered by bmobile, innovation took center stage as two young visionaries presented groundbreaking ideas to transform education and agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 10 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PM Dickon Mitchell to address Connected Caribbean Summit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell will on Tuesday, December 10, address the Connected Caribbean Summit (CCS) 2024 on the topic: \u201cAction Time \u2013 Accelerating Caribbean Integration and Development\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross Roads gets free Wi-Fi as USF expands digital inclusivity programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The commercial district of Cross Roads in St Andrew now has access to free Wi-Fi service as part of the Universal Service Fund\u2019s (USF) Connect Ja Public Wi-Fi programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New online platform seeks to level the playing field for car buyers in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Entrepreneur Nike Henry has launched Virtual Showroom Automotive (VSA), an innovative online platform designed to make purchasing a vehicle more transparent, efficient, and customer-friendly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government of SVG pushing for PayPal accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), is said to be making significant strides in its ongoing negotiations with PayPal to enable access for Vincentians to the popular digital payment platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 11 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Satellite providers in mobile, national security restrictions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Regulators are proposing that satellite communications providers must store Bahamas-generated data in this nation to comply with national security laws given the industry\u2019s \u201cstrong interest\u201d in entering this market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starlink, Viasat licensed as URCA eyes satellite growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has seen \u201csubstantial growth\u201d in demand for satellite service licensing, having issued licenses to major operators such as Starlink and Viasat. It has now launched a consultation on the Satellite Regulatory Framework to guide the development of the sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Digital or bust\u2019: Biz leaders want tax credit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday urged the government to fast-track the implementation of its digital transformation tax credit, warning that rising costs and growing cybersecurity threats are pressuring businesses to act now\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mastercard goes after micro merchants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 PUSHING to grow acceptance across more segments of the population locally, payments giant Mastercard, through a pilot programme now underway in the second capital, is looking to onboard hundreds of micro merchants, particularly those in the craft sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The digital dilemma<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 IN today\u2019s fast-paced global economy, digital transformation is no longer optional for businesses; it is an imperative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech Beach Retreat hosts AI film festival in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tech Beach Retreat hosted an AI film festival, featuring an AI robot avatar, during the recent staging of the regional technology event in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The digital dilemma<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 IN today\u2019s fast-paced global economy, digital transformation is no longer optional for businesses; it is an imperative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE STATE OF CYBERSECURITY IN JAMAICA: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS THE digital eco\u00adnomy expands glob\u00adally, cyber\u00adse\u00adcur\u00adity has emerged as a cru\u00adcial pil\u00adlar for safe\u00adguard\u00ading online trans\u00adac\u00adtions, pro\u00adtect\u00ading private inform\u00ada\u00adtion, and ensur\u00ading busi\u00adness con\u00adtinu\u00adity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 12 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cloud security expert warns mobile phone users to stop SMS messaging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A cloud security expert said a recent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warning for cellphone users to stop using SMS text messaging, and use encrypted messenger services like WhatsApp, is due to low security standards in the US and wider Americas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond the 2019 Data Protection Act: Rebuilding Trust in Barbados\u2019 Digital Future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Writing this article has been uniquely challenging\u2014not because of its technical complexity, but because it requires balancing fairness with my conflicted feelings about how cybersecurity and data privacy have been addressed in recent times\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uniting our youth against corruption: The digital battlefield<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 LAST MONDAY\u2019S celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day, themed \u2018Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow\u2019s Integrity\u2019, found us at a crossroads\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quite a MIC-IT milestone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR: The attainment of the 50th anniversary of progress of the MIC Institute of Technology (MIC-IT) is quite a milestone. Examining continuous and relevant programmes that satisfy the needs of our country as done over the years, we must heartily commend the proactive nature of the institution\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 13 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gov\u2019t to upgrade data centre amidst 2025 digital overhaul, MP Nicholas says<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The government is set to establish a new Tier 4 data centre on the island as part of its broader digital transformation agenda for 2025, Information Minister Melford Nicholas announced during his Budget presentation on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information Minister warns of further delays in implementing number portability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The implementation of mobile number portability in Antigua and Barbuda will see further delays, with Information Minister Melford Nicholas expressing frustration that the initiative may not come on stream until the new year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wayne Hull is new Flow Country Manager in Antigua and Barbuda<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business and BTC, said it is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Hull as Country Manager of its operations in Antigua and Barbuda\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cable: $85m network spend to counter satellite challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas\u2019 multi-million fibre-optic network investment will enable it to face down the competitive threat posed by Elon Musk\u2019s Starlink and rival satellite operators, its top executive asserted yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incentive offered to electronic communications license holders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) issued a statement yesterday to announce the release of the government\u2019s new Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) Policy, which revealed that holders of a communication license will be eligible for reductions in their license fee as an incentive to invest at least $100,000 in implementing emerging technology anywhere in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) policy published<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has announced the publication of the Government of The Bahamas\u2019 new Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) Policy, which outlines strategic objectives to guide the nation\u2019s electronic communications development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Telecoms company challenges \u2018unfair and unlawful\u2019 tax<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman\u2019s telecoms regulator may have been erroneously charging taxes that have no basis in law, according to a lawsuit filed by internet provider C3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Flow customers in St. Andrew still affected after cables vandalized<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider, Flow, says it is still working to address the outage affecting internet, landline and cable customers in the Corporate Area, after some its wires were vandalised\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital mapping of SVG expected to provide high quality data<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project is teaming up with the non-profit organisation This is PLACE to carry out digital mapping of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 14 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A bright future for Jamaica in cross-border e-commerce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 On November 21, Dr Hugh Blake, Trade Administrator and CEO of The Trade Board Limited attended the prestigious World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China where he spoke at the Sustainable Development of Cross-Border E-Commerce Forum, a key platform that showcased global leaders discussing the future of international trade and e-commerce\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 15 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How to protect your communications through encryption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 After a sprawling hacking campaign exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, United States cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training talent is the challenge for Dominican Republic to use and develop AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Vocational training is the most important challenge facing the Dominican Republic in using and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI). When evaluated along with other Latin American countries, the scores obtained in this area are below the regional average, according to the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrity Commission blocks threatening social media accounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Integrity Commission (IC) has moved to block some accounts across its social media platforms, ostensibly because of what it deems to be hateful and de-humanising commentary against the commission\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Region must not be left behind in use of AI, says Bartlett<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett says the Caribbean region must not be left behind in taking advantage of artificial\u00a0intelligence (AI) to propel the tourism sector forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit:\u00a0<\/em>Steve Buissinne (Pixabay<\/a>); JBDC<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; C3 Pure Fibre<\/a> (Facebook)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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