{"id":172140,"date":"2024-12-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=172140"},"modified":"2024-12-22T11:58:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T16:58:57","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-22-december-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/12\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-22-december-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 22 December 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 16 December to Sunday 22 December 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 16 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Social media impact on adolescents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR: In today\u2019s digital era, smartphones and social media platforms have become virtual companions for adolescents. These platforms not only connect users with friends and trending gossip, but also immerse them in the lives of influencers, celebrities and global events\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What keeps regional cybersecurity experts awake at night<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The panel discussion that comprised the second half of the ISC2 Scam Defence seminar on November 30 made clear some of the challenges that regional cybersecurity experts face\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car thieves go high tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A device that was allegedly confiscated from two men, as they attempted to steal two vehicles at the Constant Spring tax office in St Andrew, has been confirmed to be a key re-programming gadget that allows criminals to steal a car within seconds, a senior police investigator has revealed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Jamaica announces key senior leadership appointments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Digicel has announced key appointments to its local senior management team\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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St. Kitts and Nevis focused on digital transformation, advancing TVET<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Terrence Drew has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to advancing education and workforce training\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\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

Ex-TSTT worker to repay union<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The High Court on Thursday reaffirmed a judgment against a former Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) employee, ordering her to repay a little over $.3 million to the Communications Workers Union(CWU)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIC-IT celebrates 50 years of shaping futures in tech\/voc education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Minister in the Education Ministry Lisa Morris-Julian said MIC-IT\u2019s celebration of 50 years in existence is not just a milestone but a testimony to the power of vision, hard work and unwavering commitment to the prosperity of TT\u2019s people, country and future\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 17 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WhatsApp scams continue, purported utility workers attempting to rob homes, what must be done?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The VONNEWSLINE has received reports of WhatsApp scams and robbers, purporting to be technicians from the Cable in St. Kitts (which is an internet provider) and thus attempting to rob persons of household items\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PNM and digital democracy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE PEOPLE\u2019S National Movement (PNM), a cornerstone of TT\u2019s political fabric, faces a defining moment as the country approaches the 2025 general election. With a legacy spanning decades, the party has demonstrated resilience in overcoming challenges\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scotiabank T&T to close two more branches in digital push<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 SCOTIABANK Trinidad and Tobago will close its San Juan and Cunupia branches in February, bringing the total number of branch and service centre closures to five within four years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiPay Remittance launches in Trinidad & Tobago<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The WiPay Group has officially launched its newest subsidiary, WiPay Remittance, marking a significant expansion into Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s remittance market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 18 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas launches National Cyber Security strategic plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas has launched its National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) in a bid to better protect its digital infrastructure from rapidly-evolving online threats\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt to begin using cloud-based system in first quarter of 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In the first quarter of 2025, the government is rolling out its Cloud Bahamas tool, designed to make government agencies in The Bahamas more efficient. The rollout will start with human capital management modules, a statement on the rollout revealed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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National cybersecurity strategy launched to strengthen digital infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas has worked towards strengthening its digital infrastructure with the official launch of the National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS). Approved by the Cabinet, the strategy aims to strengthen the country\u2019s cybersecurity framework amid the growing global threat of cyberattacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Rural Communities Through Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 In the remote areas of Stann Creek and Toledo Districts in Belize, access to technology has long been a challenge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KPMG survey: AI top priority for global CEOs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Top CEOs are backing their businesses to prosper in the face of declining confidence in the global economy, a KPMG survey of more than 1,300 corporate leaders from across the world finds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strand Consult urges Caribbean policymakers to close $13-billion broadband investment gap<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A new report from global research firm Strand Consult is calling for urgent action from Caribbean policymakers to close a broadband investment gap of US$8 billion to US$13 billion, which threatens to derail the region\u2019s digital future\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLI Cayman Islands blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2025, seventh edition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Regulatory clarity in the digital assets and crypto space continues to be a moving target. Yet, the interest among policymakers and regulators worldwide has never been more pronounced\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scammers create fake Cayman Crypto Bank website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Fraudsters have created a fake crypto bank claiming to be based in Cayman in another effort to separate people from their hard earned cash. The Financial Reporting Authority (FRA) became aware of the \u201cCayman Crypto Bank\u201d through the website\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel and MMG partner to offer seamless top-up experience in Guyana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In a new partnership aimed at enhancing customer convenience, Digicel Guyana is pleased to announce that Digicel top-up is now available through Mobile Money Guyana (MMG), Digicel announced on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Guyana Digital Programme yields 365 graduates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The first cohort of 365 persons has completed the \u00a0One Guyana Digital Programme, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technological Advancements and Infrastructure Investments Take Center Stage In Justice Sector Reform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 In his address during the 2025 Budget Debate, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs unveiled transformative initiatives aimed at modernising the justice system through technology and infrastructure development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 19 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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ACCA report: Embrace technology in audit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digital tools and artificial intelligence are transforming the business landscape. But what does the digital revolution mean for audits and auditors \u2013 particularly those in smaller practices? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean risks being left behind without closing broadband investment gap – report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 A new report published by international digital research firm Strand Consult indicates that big technology firms such as Netflix, Google and Meta are extracting an average of US$11.5 billion from Jamaica and the Caribbean annually without making any investments in the region’s mobile or fixed line network infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Globally in-demand AI skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 THE global job market is undergoing a seismic shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of this transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel customers now able to top up via MMG<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Digicel customers can now top-up their devices using the Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply Secure makes formal takeover of tTech Limited<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Having acquired majority shares in the Jamaican-based technology company, tTech Limited (tTech), the Florida-based Simply Secure Limited has made a formal takeover of the company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Budget Prepares Public To Utilise Tools For Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is pushing forward with its Digital Transformation Strategy recognising that technology and innovation are essential tools that are central to achieving the sustainable island state agenda\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronic Identification System At The Forefront Of Government\u2019s Digital Transformation Agenda In 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Honourable Konris Maynard commenced his presentation on the 2025 Budget Debate on December 19, 2024, by providing a comprehensive update on the government\u2019s thrust towards full digital transformation, underpinned by the development and delivery of the Electronic Identification (eID) System that will enable seamless interactions between citizens and government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHTA Partners with C&W Business to Revolutionize Digital Transformation in Caribbean Tourism.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has joined forces with Cable & Wireless Business (C&W Business) in a transformative partnership designed to spearhead digital innovation in the Caribbean\u2019s tourism sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 20 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard bullish on growth of digital payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 ushing to dethrone the use of cash locally, Mastercard said it continues to work towards bringing more solutions that will help to speed up the digital transformation agenda across Jamaica\u2019s payment ecosystem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New CELIA submarine cable to connect Caribbean to the US<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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

Warning over scam \u2018Cayman Crypto Bank\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Police and regulators are warning the public about a fake \u2018Cayman Crypto Bank\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JamaicaEye going blind<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has revealed that the JamaicaEye surveillance network is now in shambles, owing to a shortage of personnel to maintain the system, causing several cameras to fail\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyber convicts ordered to pay thousands of dollars and jailed for sharing sexual images<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 A woman who posted and shared sexually explicit images of another woman online after accusing her of having an intimate relationship with her ex-boyfriend, was ordered to pay $39,000 and was sentenced to prison for 10 months, while her partner in the act was ordered to pay $37,500 and was jailed for 10 months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local fishers welcome Digi-fish project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 A local fisher who has survived four boat mishaps at sea, can count himself a lucky man today as he lives to see I.T. being incorporated into fishing through the Digi-fish device to help improve safety of fishers while at sea\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Digi-fish project aims to improve safety at sea for fishers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 A project was launched last Monday, December 16, by the St Vincent and the Grenadines Environment Fund (SVGEF), where 30 Pelagic Data Systems(PDS) Digi-fish devices were distributed to fishers and boat owners. These devices will improve safety at sea, addressing the recent rise in cases of fishers being lost at sea\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TATT begins digital television free to air testing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT), in collaboration with the four free-to-air television service providers CCN TV6, Parliament TV, CNC3 and TTT, launched the digital terrestrial television signal using an ATSC 3.0 demonstration station installed at Express House on Thursday 05 December, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 21 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More cybersecurity awareness \u2018needed\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digital transformation has grown tremendously regionally for governments, the private sector, and customers in general. It has made the accessibility of public services, e-commerce, investments, education, and so on, easy, including the use of innovative technological services like digital wallets \u2013 all demonstrated in 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 22 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Text message trouble<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, I live in St James. I received a text message from Flow on my phone on 20\/08\/2024.The message stated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: gu\u0308nter (Pixabay<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a><\/em>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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