A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 23 December to Sunday 29 December 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 23 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

URCA to open first regional satellite office in Grand Bahama in 2025, proposes 17 percent budget increase<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 URCA will open its first Regional Satellite Office in Grand Bahama in 2025, according to its draft annual plan, which also reveals a 17 percent increase in its proposed budget to support expansion and key initiatives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gifts for the tech-obsessed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Pretty much everything on this list falls in the category of stocking stuffer, the kind of small gift that\u2019s considerate and thoughtful but not overwhelmingly expensive or likely to create guilt if the giver didn\u2019t actually get a gift\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creativity meets code: Can technology\u2019s brushstrokes transform art in Guyana?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Ackeem Thomas, a local creative, joined dozens of local artists at this year\u2019s \u2018Beyond the Brush: heartbeat of Heritage\u2019 art exhibition organised by FineArt.gy at the end of November. His piece, a fusion of three-dimensional (3D) printing and traditional painting, was one of the pieces that intrigued many\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JamaicaEye remedy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Jamaica-based technology group has criticised the government\u2019s execution of the procurement process which it says focuses on the lowest bids instead of those that are \u201cvalue-driven\u201d, following a revelation by National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang that the JamaicaEye surveillance network is facing maintenance struggles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particular Presence Technologies empowers Caribbean businesses to harness AI for growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Particular Presence Technologies (PPT) successfully hosted its groundbreaking AI to ROI Conference at S Hotel Kingston, bringing together industry experts, business leaders, and technology enthusiasts to explore the transformative potential of generative AI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) for businesses across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 24 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BankPro digital bank launches in The Bahamas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FxPro Group has launched a private digital bank for individuals and corporations regulated by The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) called BankPro, that will include investment and trading tools and capabilities, a statement on the launch explained\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 25 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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ACCA urges businesses to weigh up sustainability implications of AI investment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 ACCOUNTANTS have a key role in driving organisations towards using artificial intelligence (AI) to hit sustainability goals, especially in the area of data quality and data governance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW CYBER VULNERABILITIES ON THE RISE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 As attacks become more targeted and coordinated, director of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling has warned of some new cybersecurity vulnerabilities expected to become more visible in 2025\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 26 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Social media marketing strategies for 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 As the year winds down, it\u2019s the perfect time to reflect on what\u2019s worked and what hasn\u2019t in your business\u2019s marketing strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 27 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cable Bahamas’ revenue up 5% to $242M on the back of mobile sales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Limited in its 2024 annual report said that its revenue increased by five percent to $242 million on the back of a rise in demand for mobile services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media post offering lost parcels for sale \u2018entirely false\u2019, says BPS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) is alerting members of the public to a fraudulent scheme circulating on various social media platforms. Posts purporting that the BPS is offering lost parcels for sale are entirely false and misleading\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

tTech directors recommend takeover bid to shareholders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Independent directors of tTech Limited have recommended that existing shareholders of the company accept Simply Secure Limited\u2019s mandatory takeover bid of $2.20 per share, which is set to close on January 6\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 28 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cable Bahamas Group marks key milestone with $70M ALIVFibr expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Cable Bahamas Group is marking its \u201cmost significant achievement\u201d this year with the continued rollout of its ALIVFibr fibre-to-the-home service, which has now reached 88,000 homes, with $70 million of its planned $85 million investment already spent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business chamber driving digital transformation for growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) said Friday it is ramping up initiatives to equip local businesses with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in the digital age, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence and innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 29 December 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital footprints<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Can you imagine knowing what the inside of someone\u2019s house looks like when you have never met them?\u00a0\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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itel call centre workers received severance \u2013 sources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Workers at the itel CX call centre in Guyana, which officially closed on November 30, 2024, have received their promised severance pay, according to multiple sources\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CVM TV scores own goal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 CVM TV has suffered a major defeat after the Supreme Court dismissed its attempt to challenge the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica\u2019s (BCJ) decision to censure the station over \u201cmisleading advertisements\u201d regarding the broadcast of English Premier League (EPL) football matches earlier this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: rawpixel (Freepik<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Bahamas Local<\/a>; itel<\/a> (Facebook)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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