{"id":3092,"date":"2012-02-13T05:57:39","date_gmt":"2012-02-13T10:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=3092"},"modified":"2012-02-13T06:07:25","modified_gmt":"2012-02-13T11:07:25","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-12-february-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2012\/02\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-12-february-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 12 February 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a roundup of the ICT\/technology news across the Caribbean region during the period Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February 2012.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rmgimages\/\"<\/a>Monday, 6 February 2012<\/h3>\n

E-Learning Expert Calls for Computer Science in Schools<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a technology driven age, Computer Science has become a fundamental field of study that drives the world, yet in The Bahamas, it remains an unchartered subject in school curriculums\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 7 February 2012<\/h3>\n

BTC unveils $200K revamp of GB store<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Some 150 business leaders, government officials and VIPs are slated to attend the grand opening and official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) newly-renovated retail space on Pioneers Way, Freeport, on Friday, February 10\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Work is blazing, but remember what\u2019s important<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Geoff Houston has served as a senior executive for British-based Cable and Wireless Communications in several countries, including Seychelles, South Africa, the Channel Islands and Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OAS secretary general stresses importance of confronting cyber-crime<\/h4>\n

USA <\/em>\u2013 The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jos\u00e9 Miguel Insulza, on Monday highlighted the importance of labeling and tackling cybercrime as a scourge of a transnational nature that “poses legal, specialization, training-related challenges as well as assistance and cooperation among the states.” \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

First draft of Montserrat’s ICT plan reviewed<\/h4>\n

Montserrat <\/em>\u2013 The first draft of Montserrat\u2019s ICT plan was reviewed last week by members of the national committee and the consulting team from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Public invited to be part of a digital Diamond Jubilee gift<\/h4>\n

United Kingdom <\/em>– People around the world are being invited to share their memories and stories of the last 60 years to create a digital Diamond Jubilee gift for Queen Elizabeth II\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 8 February 2012<\/h3>\n

Bain stresses need for computer science in schools<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a technology driven age, computer science has become a fundamental field of study that drives the world, yet in The Bahamas, it remains an unchartered subject in school curriculums\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel To Raise US$250M From Bond Placement<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Limited plans to raise US$250 million (J$21b) from a private placement of an eight-year bond\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 9 February 2012<\/h3>\n

Antigua, LIME Roll Out Laptop Programme for Country\u2019s Teachers<\/h4>\n

Antigua & Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The government of Antigua, in collaboration with telecom LIME, has rolled out the third phase of its teacher laptop initiative, giving 500 teachers in the country a new high-speed laptop\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sick-out hits LIME outlets<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 An apparent sick-out by more than 100 staff at telecommunications company LIME forced the closure of two branches and curtailed operations at others\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

JAMPRO Reaches Out to Global Investors<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s growing reputation as a top Caribbean investment destination is set to take centre stage on March 1-2, 2012 in the resort city of Montego Bay, as the island lays out the red carpet for investors seeking opportunities in the region\u2019s largest English-speaking economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saunders Appointed To CANTO Board<\/h4>\n

Turks & Caicos <\/em>\u2013 E. Jay Saunders, Digicel TCI CEO, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organization (CANTO) last week at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on the island of St. Maarten\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 10 February 2012<\/h3>\n

LIME disappointed by strike threat<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company LIME said it remains committed to reaching \u201ca fair and reasonable agreement on a wages deal\u201d for its workforce, even as employees today gave the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) their support to strike action if needed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecom workers plan further industrial action<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Workers at the telecommunication company, LIME, meet here on Friday amid fears of an escalation of industrial action that has already affected consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel & Government of Grenada Work Together to Enhance Youth Centre<\/h4>\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Young people who use the he National Youth Centre will be pleased to know that the facility now is well equipped with twenty Dell Desktop computers compliments Digicel, the bigger, better network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaicansmusic.com goes global<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Not many 23-year-olds have an office in Indonesia, despite having no local headquarters and doing much of their business at caf\u00e9s\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Let’s make computers cheaper and expand ICT training<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Calls for Government to remove General Consumption tax (GCT) and import taxes on computers in order to widen and deepen Internet access for Jamaicans are very familiar\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Columbus Communications makes multibillion-dollar telecoms investment in the region<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The conference, the only C-level meeting for the Caribbean wholesale market, opened with an insightful keynote presentation by Brendan Paddick, Chairman of Columbus Communications, parent company of Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Business: Digicel Limited Raises $250M From Bond Issue<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Limited, parent company of Jamaica\u2019s mobile telephone market leader, said it has successfully raised US$250 million (J$21 billion) from the private placement of an eight year corporate bond\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME To Bundle Popular Products With Faltering Fixed Line Service<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Mobile and broadband offers the greatest scope for business growth, but LIME Jamaica still earns most of its cash from its fixed line operations, according to president Garfield Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 11 February 2012<\/h3>\n

LIME action<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Disgruntled employees at telecommunications company LIME are on a work-to-rule ahead of what the Barbados Workers\u2019 Union (BWU) has warned could be strike action next week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bureau Telecommunications & Post St. Maarten (BTP-SXM) Regulating Telecommunications and Post Industries<\/h4>\n

St. Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTPSXM) is tasked with regulating the Telecommunications and Post Industries on St. Maarten, to support and advice the Minister of Tourism Economics Affairs Traffic and Telecommunications on matters and policies relating to these industries\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Civil Society at the OAS Issues Recommendations on Access to Technology and Hemispheric Security for Sixth Summit of the Americas<\/h4>\n

USA<\/em> \u2013 Groups of representatives of civil society met this week at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC, to formulate proposals on promoting access to technology and strengthening hemispheric security, two key issues for the next Summit of the Americas, to be held April 13 and 14 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 12 February 2012<\/h3>\n

Digicel will soon compete in the landline sector<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Announcing Digicel\u2019s plans for this year, Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Barbados, Barry O\u2019Brien told the media that it was working hard to get into the landline sector this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Belize Telemedia Inks 4G Deal With Ericsson<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Government-controlled carrier Belize Telemedia Limited has announced it has entered into a deal with London based Sony Ericsson AB to provided 4G network upgrade services for its Digicell Mobile network in Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Outlines Plans to Migrate Customers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 From early next week, Digicel will be advising Claro customers that it will be commencing with its plans to shut down the Claro network and inviting Claro customers to migrate to the expanded Digicel network, it was announced today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Image courtesy of RambergMediaImages<\/a>, flickr<\/em><\/p>\n

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