A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 6 January to Sunday 12 January 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 6 January 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Caribbean broadband development dilemma<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013  A new report, Gigabit Caribbean by Danish telecom consulting firm Strand Consult, was released in December 2024. It explores the challenges faced by operators and governments in driving investment in fixed and mobile networks in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 7 January 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More focus on transformation agenda at education ministry in 2025 \u2013 PS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr Kasan Troupe, said 2025 is set to be a transformative year, marked by good relations, professional growth and fiscal accountability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TSTT Dominates at TATT’s Telecommunications and Broadcasting Industry Awards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT) proudly secured four major awards at the 2024 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Industry (TBI) Awards, hosted by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT). These accolades underscore TSTT\u2019s industry leadership and commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 8 January 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Police warn on rising social media scams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A senior Bahamian police officer yesterday renewed warnings about an increase in social media scams and a \u201cconcerning number\u201d of other online incidents currently under investigation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fintech Islands returns to St Philip, Barbados for FiX25<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Fintech Islands will return to Sam Lord\u2019s Castle, a Wyndham Grand Resort, in stunning St Philip, Barbados for the third staging of the Caribbean\u2019s international financial technology conference, dubbed FiX25\u2026 <\/strong>more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic Upping Minimum Internet Speeds.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 The Dominican Republic has improved its high-speed internet infrastructure to meet rising demand, with around 1.26 million fixed broadband subscriptions reported in 2025, but until now Internet speeds have often lagged behind other jurisdictions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 9 January 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Bahamas has the talent to innovate via technology, says tech boss<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 One of the principals of tech firm Plato Alpha Design, Keith Roye II, contends that The Bahamas has the talent it needs to facilitate many types of innovation through technology, despite a report published by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that found that The Bahamas has \u201cinsufficient innovation skills in the labor market\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thompson slams govt on slow digitization progress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Kwasi Thompson, the shadow minister for finance, said the government\u2019s progress on digitization in the public sector has been slow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winder: Most court proceedings will now be digitally recorded<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

 Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Chief Justice Sir Ian Winder, KC, said yesterday that there will be an addition of a civil magistrate\u2019s court in 2025, and most legal proceedings will now be recorded digitally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Telecom Company AquaTel Officially Established<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cura\u00e7ao <\/em>\u2013 Cura\u00e7ao has a new telecom company: AquaTel, officially founded as an initiative of Integrated Utility Holding NV\/Aqualectra NV. The company promises to deliver better and more affordable services than other telecom providers on the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management changes at tTech Limited<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 tTech Limited has confirmed a number of management changes at the information technology company including the resignation of Marsha Bucknor, who held the positions of sales and marketing manager and company secretary\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scammers targeting Jamaica\u2019s real estate market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaicans living overseas, eyeing prospects to buy or rent houses on the island are being targeted by scammers, according to Claudia Allen, director of real estate dealers and developers at the Real Estate Board\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As drought sets in, farmers in Saint Kitts and Nevis turn to technology for help<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013For Meshach Alford, a farmer from the town of Saint Paul\u2019s in the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts, the realities of climate change are all too real\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government Of St. Kitts And Nevis Launches Cyber Security Training Programme To Prepare Young People For Global Workforce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is set to launch its groundbreaking Cyber Security Training Programme on Tuesday, January 14, 2025\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘AI will not soon replace human intelligence’<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The debate between artificial intelligence and human intelligence is not about choosing one over the other; it\u2019s about finding the balance that maximizes the strengths of both\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT wins 4 major industry awards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications Services of TT Ltd (TSTT) has won four major awards at the 2024 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Industry Awards, hosted by the Telecommunications Authority of TT (TATT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 10 January 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cattle Landing Residents Want DIGI Cell Tower Relocated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Belize <\/em>\u2013 In the small southern community of Cattle Landing, Toledo District, eighty-eight residents have come together to sign a petition asking Village Council Chairman Waluco Maheia to relocate Digi\u2019s cell tower\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Villagers Demand Relocation of Cell Tower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Residents of Cattle Landing Village in Toledo are petitioning to have a recently installed Digi tower relocated. The petition, dated December 8, 2024, claims the tower was placed without proper consultation or a vote from local residents, especially those living closest to the site\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier being \u2018hoodwinked\u2019 with Cybercrime bill \u2014 Walwyn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin islands <\/em>\u2013 Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has raised serious concerns regarding the proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing aspects of the bill as \u201cunlawful\u201d and highlighting risks to constitutional rights\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BGLC to refine online platform after initial roll-out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A month after launching its Gaming Management Information System (GMIS), Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is preparing to enhance the platform with two significant updates. The adjustments aim to improve usability and better meet the needs of the gaming industry in 2025\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

e-Learning Jamaica to Distribute More Than 15,000 Computers and Smart Boards to Schools This Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Fifteen thousand laptop and tablet computers and 900 smart boards will this year be distributed to schools islandwide by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sagicor Group to roll out digital wallet in late 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Sagicor Group Jamaica, while noting that digital transformation is a major strategic priority, has plans to roll out its digital wallet with capabilities to use JAMDEX, Bank of Jamaica-issued digital currency\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transaction paralysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JAMAICAN merchants are increasingly refusing to accept digital wallets and contactless payment methods due to concerns over fraud and theft, despite efforts by banks and fintech players to promote these services… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 11 January 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital Anti-Human Trafficking Course launched<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of the National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons has launched a digital anti-human trafficking course to heighten awareness of the problem locally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBTT to spearhead digitalisation push in 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Central Bank is aiming to be at the forefront of Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s digitalisation push in 2025\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT to introduce bots, says CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) in the not-too-distant future by utilising bots to transform the customer experience and increase efficiency, according to chief executive officer Kent Western\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 12 January 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Flow fiasco: Customer\u2019s four-month ordeal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, I live in St Elizabeth, and since August 2024 I have been going back and forth with Flow\u2019s customer service about my phone service which has been down since the passage of Hurricane Beryl in July. However, I have not been able to have the issues resolved\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia\u2019s Data Processing Systems To be Improved<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Saint Lucia is preparing to improve its data processing infrastructure under the continuing Data for Decision-Making (DDM) project led by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital financial expert: UPI can work with CBDC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 While the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system has been \u201cmassively successful\u201d in India and will be beneficial to T&T, there are other types of digital payment systems that T&T can use as the country catches up with the rest of the world in adopting non-cash systems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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