A roundup of ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region during the period Monday 21 October to Sunday 27 October 2013.<\/i><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 21 October 2013<\/h3>\n

ATM users warned to look for tampering<\/h4>\n

Antigua & Barbuda <\/i>\u2013 An IT professional with Global Processing Centre Limited is telling users of ATMs what to look for to avoid thieves getting hold of their card information\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New boss at LIME<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/i>\u2013 There is a new man at the helm of LIME in Barbados. The telecommunications provider says Oliver Chatten comes to LIME with a proven track record of success in the mobile telecommunications industry,.. more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME connects first TV customer in Cayman Brac<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/i>\u2013 With the recent launch of LIME TV in Cayman Brac, the company has connected its first customer, Tamara Thompson-Loten\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology minister urges international collaboration to fight cyber crimes<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Julian Robinson, is urging closer collaboration between developed and developing countries in efforts to reduce the prevalence of cyber crimes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Columbus International Inc. Selects Calix E7 to Deliver Advanced Fiber Services in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/i> \u2013 Calix, Inc. today announced that Columbus International Inc. (Columbus), a leading telecommunications provider in the Caribbean and Latin America regions, has selected the Calix E7 Ethernet Service Access Platforms (ESAPs) and 836GE Residential Services Gateways (RSGs) to expand its fiber initiatives in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 22 October 2013<\/h3>\n

Global Collaboration to Reduce Cybercrimes Urged<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/i> \u2013 State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, is urging closer collaboration between developed and developing countries in efforts to reduce the prevalence of cybercrimes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cloud Capital Group Brings Advanced Mobile Security Features To The Caribbean With Airwatch’s Enterprise Mobility Management Solutions<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/i> \u2013 Cloud Capital Group (CCG), the Caribbean’s trusted advisor and a leading provider of mobility solutions, today announced its partnership with AirWatch\u00ae, the global leader and innovator in mobile security and the largest Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Unified Video Technologies CTO Ariel Matzkin To Lead Caribbean Broadcasting Union Workshop<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/i>\u2013 Unified Video Technologies (UNIV)<\/a>, specialists in developing, integrating and operating complete high-performance media and broadcast ecosystems for broadcasters and enterprises, announced today that Ariel Matzkin, CTO of UNIV, is leading a two-day workshop for the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU)<\/a>, a private event to be held at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Barbados on October 24-25, 2013\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 23 October 2013<\/h3>\n

BTC Confirms Part-Time Worker Cutbacks<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/i> \u2013 THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company yesterday confirmed it has downsized the number of temporary part-time workers at flagship stores\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC\u00a0workers \u2018on edge\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/i> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) decision to end its arrangement with a group of temporary part-time workers has left some full-time employees worried that they might be next, according to President of the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) Bernard Evans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cops widen techie spying net<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/i>\u2013 According to a leaked memo, which was sent by the Information and Communications Technology Authority\u2019s director to local telecommunications firms, government authorities are planning to widen their spying net and wire taps to include all kinds of electronic information\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME unveils investments in updated infrastructure<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/i> \u2013 Telecommunications company LIME is in the process of upgrading its mobile network to introduce 4G LTE services, the fastest available mobile data technology, before the end of the year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Parliament to review Electronic Funds Transfer Act<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/i>\u2013 The Fourth meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth\u00a0 Parliament\u00a0 under\u00a0 the\u00a0 Commonwealth\u00a0 of\u00a0 Dominica\u00a0 Constitution,\u00a0 gets\u00a0 underway\u00a0 today Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 10:00 am at the House of Assembly on Victoria Street\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BlackBerry boasts best private social network for Jamaica, region<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/i>\u2013 Blackblerry in re-releasing its messenger service (BBM) across rival mobile platforms this week indicated that its the “best” social-network for Jamaica and the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Interference issues continuing to plague Telcell mobile network<\/h4>\n

St. Maarten <\/i>\u2013 TelEm Group mobile provider, TelCell, has announced plans to install three new cell sites on the Dutch side of the island to improve signal quality for residential and business customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 24 October 2013<\/h3>\n

BTC Teams With Dunkin’ On Social Media Promo<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 Dunkin\u2019 Donuts and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) have launched a social media Foursquare promotion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hoteliers Get A Look At Digicel Business\u2019 Product Range<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/i>\u2013 Digicel Business is continuing to get the word out there about its full suite of business solutions, recently showcasing products and services at the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association\u2019s (BHTA) 3rd Quarterly General meeting\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cayman ups the ante on wire-tapping<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/i>\u2013 A leaked email, authored by David Archbold, Managing Director of the Information & Communications Technology Authority, which entered the public domain this past week, has put the issue of wire tapping front and centre of discussions in the Cayman Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Governor: \u2018Controls in place\u2019 for wiretapping<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/i> \u2013 Keen to quell public concern about plans for a system of secret police wiretaps, Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick said Wednesday that she was comfortable with the legislation that created the system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME to launch 4G services in Cayman Islands this year<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/i> \u2013 Mobile operator Lime is upgrading its mobile network in the Cayman Islands to launch LTE services by Christmas, CayCompass reports, citing Lime Cayman CEO Bill McCabe during a press conference Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Police: Cellphone driving, seat belt tickets up<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/i> \u2013 Nearly 1,000 tickets were issued in the first nine months of this year for cellphone driving offenses, according to traffic enforcement statistics released earlier this month by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable and Wireless Communications Plc : CWC wins Jamaica email contract 24 October, 2013<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications has been chosen to supply email services for Jamaica’s\u2028technology ministry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean Voices to Be Heard at UN Internet Governance Forum in Indonesia<\/h4>\n

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Regional<\/i> \u2013 More than 1,500 delegates have convened in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, to examine global cyber-issues such as online surveillance, privacy and human rights at the United Nations\u2019 eighth international Internet Governance Forum (IGF).\u00a0Internet stakeholders from T&T, Jamaica, Barbados, St Lucia and other Caribbean territories are attending or participating virtually via remote hubs across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominica to host 28th meeting of ECTEL\u2019S Council of Ministers<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/i> \u2013 The Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) will hold its twenty-eighth (28th) regular Meeting in Dominica from Thursday October 24th to Friday October 25th 2013 at the Rejens Hotel in the northern town of Portsmouth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 25 October 2013<\/h3>\n

Don’t Overlook Dangers Of Cybercrime<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 The advent of the Internet, along with cross-network services, has impacted the way we communicate, socialise and do business. As private organisations and government entities move to take advantage of the opportunities it provides, they need to be aware of the negative effects this poses to their businesses and customers, including the economic cost associated with incidences of cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

JCUES Mobile Model Draws International Attention<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 Centralised Strategic Services Limited (CSS) is now offering its management advice regionally to credit unions and others, and expects to earn some US$900,000 (J$9.5m) in consultancy fees from its first year of operation, according to Managing Director Heston Hutton\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME to introduce Google Apps mail service<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 LIME has announced the introduction of Google Apps mail service to its Internet customers with LIME e-mail accounts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Great Rewards for Digicel Postpaid Customers<\/h4>\n

St. Kitts & Nevis <\/i>\u2013 Digicel Postpaid customers appear to be having all the fun with winning tons of cash each month. Digicel St. Kitts & Nevis continues to reward contract customers who pay their Digicel bill in full on time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NTRC continues to assist The Maritime Community<\/h4>\n

St. Vincent & the Grenadines <\/i>\u2013 In an effort to ensure the continuing safety and survival of local fishermen, pleasure boat owners and the itinerant yachting community who may be in distress or difficulty, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) has placed several VHF marine radios at select locations to ensure the safety \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 26 October 2013<\/h3>\n

Massive Crowd Attends E-Tablet Consultation And Registration<\/h4>\n

Antigua & Barbuda<\/i> \u2013 On Thursday, hundreds of students from public and private secondary schools in Antigua attended an information session on the e- Education Computer Tablets and e-Education Connectivity component of the Government Assisted Technology Endeavour (GATE)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Major Telecommunications Milestone for BTC<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 BTC\u2019s cellular customers on New Providence are one step closer to enjoying super-fast Long Term Evolution (LTE) this Christmas as a result of the very first LTE data call \u2013 commonly referred to as an \u201cInternet download\u201d – on the BTC network early this morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CARICOM agencies energised to use C@ribNET for collaboration<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/i>\u2013 Representatives from over 20 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) agencies generated 17 communities of practice when they met 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

Region urged to pull together to protect online data<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/i>\u2013 Regional Governments have been told to heighten online security measures due to increasing attacks by cybercriminals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 27 October 2013<\/h3>\n

Sharewave promises cheaper PBX for small businesses<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 SHAREWAVE Technologies says its hosted PBX will cut communication costs for businesses even further\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit to Sweden opens investment opportunities<\/h4>\n

Trinidad & Tobago <\/i>\u2013 In his capacity as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to four Nordic countries, Garvin Nicholas recently made an official visit to Sweden where he discussed the latest advances in technology and opportunities for commerce with several business heads\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UWI focuses on new tech at global showcase<\/h4>\n

Trinidad & Tobago<\/i> \u2013 The new school year is well underway at the University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus, and as part of its mission to prepare students for work and life, the university recently held its Global Technology Showcase (GTS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image credits: \u00a0RambergMediaImages<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0The Eleutheran<\/a>; \u00a0ECTEL<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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