More persons being charged for cybercrime<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 THE Organised Crime and Investigation Division (OCID) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has charged 43 persons with various offences under the Cybercrimes Act since 2010\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional<\/i> \u2013 Representatives from CARICOM agencies will meet at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies in Barbados on October 10-11, 2013 for a workshop hosted by the Caribbean Knowledge and Learning Network, CKLN\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional<\/i> \u2013 The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within the agriculture industry is a tool for changing the agricultural sector in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional<\/i> \u2013 Why you need to know. Explorer can crash at any time and, often times, it will crash over and over again, interrupting work flow or even navigating the computer’s system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas<\/i> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u2019 (CWC) will launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile data services later this year as part of its Christmas marketing campaign in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Cayman Islands <\/i>\u2013 As the country marks its first ever Bullying Awareness Month, local experts said that there is more to bullying than \u201cjust kids being kids\u201d and the problem of cyber bullying here in the Cayman Islands is increasing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/i>\u2013 There are endless possibilities with the use of ICTs in the various organizations that exist in our society – a quick look at the developed world will show how ICTs are used in the police force, hospitals, penal system and so on. Many of these e-Services are relatively new, and are not necessarily urgent for the Caribbean, but are likely to become increasingly important over the next decade or so\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Antigua & Barbuda <\/i>\u2013 The tiny eastern Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda is taking a new, bold gamble on information and communications technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is projecting that mobile data demand will \u201cdouble within the next year\u201d, as it prepares to invest $17 million this financial year to pave the way for its latest cellular technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Belize <\/i>\u2013 The directors of Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) proposed a dividend payment of USD 0.12 per share, slightly higher than last year, although profits declined\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Haiti <\/i>\u2013 Now, inspectors will move from paper to advanced technology. Works that could take up to a week, will now be made in less than 30 minutes because, indeed, the Ministry of National Education has recently proceeded, during a training session, to the distribution of 80 tablets, which will become the main tool for inspectors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 A businessman who reportedly tendered two fraudulent cheques to pay a $750,000 telephone bill he owed telecommunications company LIME was offered bail in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 ICD Group Limited has acquired 50 per cent of the equity of Advantage Communications Inc (ACI), an established business process outsourcer based in Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 Parliament on Tuesday approved a report presented by the Joint Select Committee which reviewed the Cyber Crime Act. The recommendations, among other things, include changes to the Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional<\/i> \u2013 Representatives from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) agencies will meet at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies in Barbados on October 10-11, 2013, for a workshop hosted by the Caribbean Knowledge and Learning Network, CKLN\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas<\/i> \u2013 Cable Bahamas has launched a judicial review action against the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) over its decision to deny the cable television, Internet and phone service provider the right to increase its cable service prices by close to 30 percent, Guardian\u2008Business can confirm\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Dominica<\/i> \u2013 Superintendent of police, Cuffy Williams, has said that a Cyber Crime Act will be passed in Parliament during the month of November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n St. Maarten<\/i> \u2013 TelEm Group technicians have completely restored telephone lines to residential and business clients in the Simpson Bay area and are now appealing to customers who are still experiencing problems with landline and internet connections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Antigua & Barbuda <\/i>\u2013 Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s recently-opened ICT Cadet Training Facility recently held its first training workshop on the development of mobile apps\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) says its move to end the monthly Vibe package flat rate for unlimited calls is designed to drive customers to the \u201calmost 50 per cent cheaper\u201d prices offered by its newly-launched Home Phone Plus package\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Grenada <\/i>\u2013 Digicel, Grenada\u2019s best value mobile operator has dispensed with roaming charges across its Caribbean markets, effective October 1st, 2013\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/i>\u2013 Dear Editor, In response to a letter dated October 9 titled \u2018Unsolicited advertisements on Digicel phones an annoyance\u2019, please note that we have contacted our customer Mr Sheldon A McDonald and amicably resolved the matter\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/i>\u2013 Guyana Water\u00a0Incorporated (GWI), the country\u2019s supplier of\u00a0water\u00a0and sanitation\u00a0services, has\u00a0joined GT&T\u2019s Mobile Money platform. GT&T\u2019s Mobile Money service users can now pay their GWI bills directly from their mobile phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica<\/i> \u2013 Telecoms provider LIME has launched three new bundled packages that will provide ADSL (Internet), fixed line local and international minutes as well as voice services for as low as $5,570 per month, the company has announced\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica<\/i> \u2013 Professor Hopeton Dunn, Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, has again called for broadcast media to uphold the highest standard in their output, and has signalled that his agency will intervene if necessary\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n St. Kitts & Nevis <\/i>\u2013 Digicel, the best value mobile operator, has dispensed with traditional roaming charges across its Caribbean\/US markets, it was announced today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n St Maarten <\/i>\u2013 The Bureau of Telecommunication and Post of Sint Maarten (BTP-SXM) has published a consultation document regarding the use of spectrum for 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology in the Caribbean nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Turks & Caicos Islands <\/i>\u2013 DIGICEL boss in the Turks and Caicos Islands, E Jay Saunders said customers in the island chain could save over 50 per cent on roaming services, following a big chop in rates announced last week by the telecommunications giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados <\/i>\u2013 I read a lot of news stories and articles on a weekly basis from the international press on a myriad of topics, ranging from the latest cameras and lenses to the damage being done to young minds by easy access to online pornography. Ah, the power of the Internet. It\u2019s neither good nor evil, it just needs to be monitored… like everything else\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Phillip Paulwell has expressed his disappointment at the results of the 700 MHz auction, which was conducted by the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) and which ended yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional<\/i> \u2013 Postpaid and prepaid customers from the region\u2019s leading telecommunications provider Digicel, will begin benefitting from the best roaming value plan announced to date in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 The Government is now trying to determine the way forward after no bids were received for the sale of licences for use of the 700 megahertz band\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 WHENEVER the conversation comes up about a company’s social media programme the benchmark for success is usually measured in how many Likes or Followers it has in the social media universe. 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ICTs a way towards a success future in agriculture<\/h4>\n
Tech Problem Of The Week – Explorer Continues To Crash<\/h4>\n
Tuesday, 8 October 2013<\/h3>\n
CWC to Launch 4G LTE In Bahamas<\/h4>\n
Experts say cyber bullying growing in Cayman<\/h4>\n
The e-Development of the Caribbean: Opportunities in other e-Services<\/h4>\n
Wednesday, 9 October 2013<\/h3>\n
Gambling On Caribbean Technology Development; Lessons From Antigua And Barbuda<\/h4>\n
BTC: Mobile Data To ‘Double In 12 Months’<\/h4>\n
BTL proposes higher dividend payment<\/h4>\n
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Haiti – Technology : Modernization of work of academic inspectors<\/h4>\n$750,000 phone bill lands businessman in hot water<\/h4>\n
ICD Group Enters Call Centre Market<\/h4>\n
Parliament approves recommendations for harsher penalties for cybercrimes<\/h4>\n
ICT workshop to strengthen collaboration plans for CARICOM agencies<\/h4>\n
Thursday, 10 October 2013<\/h3>\n
Cable\u00a0Bahamas takes URCA\u2008to court<\/h4>\n
Cyber Crime Act to address online porn-related material<\/h4>\n
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TelEm Group technicians restore damaged telephone lines in Simpson Bay<\/h4>\nFriday, 11 October 2013<\/h3>\n
Antigua Launches Training For Mobile App Development<\/h4>\n
BTC Offers 50% Price Cut For Vibe Migration<\/h4>\n
Digicel Drives Best Value For Roamers<\/h4>\n
Digicel customers can opt out of mobile advertising<\/h4>\n
GT&T adds GWI to mobile bill payment platform<\/h4>\n
LIME launches new business bundle packages<\/h4>\n
Shape up or else! – Broadcasting Commission warns media<\/h4>\n
Blue Skies Ahead for Digicel Customers<\/h4>\n
BTP-SXM publishes LTE consultation<\/h4>\n
TCI welcomes big cut in roaming service rates<\/h4>\n
Saturday, 12 October 2013<\/h3>\n
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The chilling consequence of broadband Internet<\/h4>\nNo bids in 700 MHz auction, Paulwell disappointed<\/h4>\n
\u201cRoam Like You\u2019re Home\u201d Brings Added Value To Digicel Customers Roaming In The Caribbean<\/h4>\n
Sunday, 13 October 2013<\/h3>\n
No takers for 700 megahertz band licences<\/h4>\n
Stop wasting time counting social media fans and followers!<\/h4>\n