A roundup of ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region during the period Monday 18 August to Sunday 24 August 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 18 August 2014<\/h3>\n

Telecoms minister plans to introduce e-govt portal<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The minister with responsibility for information and telecommunication, Melford Nicholas, said he intends to change how residents conduct business with government entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable\u00a0Bahamas in 27% profit decline<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas suffered a 27 percent profit fall for the first six months of 2014, to $6.78 million, as operating expenses increased by 35 percent for the same period\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

REVOICE Snags 27,000 Subscribers<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 REVOICE telephone services offered by Cable Bahamas have performed \u201cextremely well,\u201d according to the company\u2019s head of marketing David Burrows who told Journal Business recently that so far the phone service has already has 27,000 customers with the numbers increasing daily\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Is There An App for The Future?<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Last week we told you about Tiffany Simpson’s Mobile App Development course package entitled “Tech it Easy” which is designed to teach students how to create their own mobile applications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Youths Converge for the Mobile App Workshop and Competition 2014<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 \u201cInspiring Solutions to Global Challenges through Innovation and Creativity.\u201d\u00a0 That\u2019s the theme of a seminar being hosted by the Public Utilities Commission in which tech savvy youths are being trained to create their own mobile apps\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT \u2013 Lack Of Local Space Stifling Sector Growth<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Despite being constantly on the wish list of foreign investors, Jamaica’s failure to construct sufficient business-ready office space is said to stifling growth in the local information and communication technology\/business processing outsourcing (ICT\/BPO) industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME Foundation To Uncover Web Talent<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 More of Jamaica’s young and talented web designers are expected to be discovered at this year’s edition of the LIME Foundation Web Design Summer Programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Google Must Give Up E-Mails<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Integrity Commission has won its legal battle to have Google Inc provide information on three e-mail accounts, believed to be connected to Attorney General Anand Ramlogan and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, as part of its investigation into Emailgate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Shamika\u2019s CSEC super software<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 A DESIRE to win the war of the \u201cdigital divide\u201d is the reason behind establishing the computer mathematics software which blind student Shamika Henry used which saw her securing a Grade 1 in Mathematics last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 19 August 2014<\/h3>\n

BTC Executive Assists Sector’s Female Push<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 CANTO, the Caribbean\u2019s information and communications technology (ICT) organisation, highlighted the advance of women as a vital factor in the industry\u2019s development during its 30th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC supports launch of CANTO Caribbean women in ICT initiative<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 CANTO, the Caribbean\u2019s information and communications technology (ICT) organisation, decided to highlight the advancement of women as a vital factor in the development of the sector at its 30th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICTA gives thumbs up for WestStar sale<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 There\u2019s been regulatory approval from industry regulators for the takeover of WestStar by Logic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Court Orders LIME To Perform Interconnection Contract<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Supreme Court judge has granted an injunction against Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited, trading as LIME, for refusing to terminate international calls from relatively new telecommunications carrier and service provider, Traille Caribbean Limited, to its mobile numbers pursuant to an interconnection agreement between both companies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Creation Of Mega ICT Spaces Not Good Business \u2013 Realtor<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Carlene Sinclair, president of the Realtors Association of Jamaica, said local developers and investors are apprehensive to support the construction of large enough office spaces to accommodate foreign information and communication technology (ICT) players because it may be bad for business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tablet programme to strengthen innovation among students \u2014 Robinson<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Julian Robinson said the ministry’s Tablets in School programme will strengthen the culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in Jamaica, particularly among students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Four mobile licence hopefuls named<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has revealed the names of four applicants for the country\u2019s third mobile network operating licence, as it continues to review the applications, the Trinidad Express reports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 20 August 2014<\/h3>\n

Laptops for Mora Point<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 A team from the One Laptop per Family (OLPF) unit recently visited the Mora Point area in Region Five and distributed 80 laptops to residents\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UG\u2019s\u00a0ICT Network Infrastructure for upgrade<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Under the Ministry of Education, four bids were submitted yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the purchasing of equipment for ICT Network Infrastructure for the University of Guyana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Investors Pitch $Multimillion Call Centre For Naggo Head<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 A proposal for a US$15-million investment in the information and communication technology\/business processing outsourcing (ICT\/BPO) sector has been placed on the table by overseas investors seeking to construct 120,000 square feet of office space in Naggo Head in St Catherine\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Is Viber the problem or the victim?<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 ARE Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) providers, like Viber, the real issue or are they completely innocent bystanders being singled out to take the blame for someone else’s mistakes? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Passing On His Knowledge<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Seems Anthony Bryan is taking the mantra ‘each one teach one’ literally. Bryan, now 40, is a regular teacher at LIME Foundation’s Web Design Summer Camp\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT\u2008symposium explores Caribbean\u2019s twin challenge<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean region is today faced with the twin challenge of the rise in unemployment and a shortage of specific skills, said Ingrid Seerattan, acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology, yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME promises big investments<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications company Cable and Wireless announced Tuesday that it\u2019s about to make a significant investment in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

It Pays to Use LIME – A big win for consumers<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 LIME continues to engage and delight its consumers with the exciting monthly draw of the \u201cIt Pays to Use LIME – Activate and Win Promotion\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME informs PM Douglas of US$10 million investment in St. Kitts and Nevis<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 LIME is to invest US$10 million in St. Kitts and Nevis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

St Vincent and the Grenadines Eyes Growth in ICT<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 St Vincent and the Grenadines is expecting to \u201csoar highly in the future\u201d in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), according to Dr Jerrol Thompson, director of special projects in the office of Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Industry more dependent on ICT<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 INDUSTRY and services are becoming more dependent on the effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ingrid Seerattan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 21 August 2014<\/h3>\n

BTC Chief Addresses Human Resource Chiefs<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC)chief executive, Leon Williams, was one of two headline speakers selected to address the eighth CANTO annual Human Resource Forum at Atlantis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PUC hosts App workshop – Next Google Made in Belize?<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 \u201cThere is no reason the next Google can\u2019t be started in Belize.\u201d -Dr. Cardinal Warde, Founder of the Caribbean Science Foundation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME to roll out $7 million investment<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 When Cable & Wireless rebranded in 2008 to reflect a company that offers more than just traditional telephone service, it chose the abbreviation LIME \u2014 landline, Internet, mobile and entertainment \u2014 to represent its product offerings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Users validate 75% of prepaid lines in Dominican Republic<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Some 75 percent of prepaid mobile lines in the Dominican Republic have been already validated by users, according to the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel). This figure represents 5.89 million lines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0BPO Offers Good Jobs \u2013 JAMPRO<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Diane Edwards, president of Jamaica Trade and Invest (JAMPRO), said it is a fallacy to think that jobs created within the Information Communication Technology\/Business Processing Outsourcing (ICT\/BPO) sector are low-paying and temporary\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Get up, stand up… and call Jamaica at lower rates with TelephoneJamaica.com<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Have you heard the news? If not, then now it’s the moment to call Jamaica and find out what’s new\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 22 August 2014<\/h3>\n

BTC CEO Leon Williams addresses regional HR executives at CANTO<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC CEO Leon Williams was one of two headline speakers selected to address the CANTO 8th Annual Human Resource Forum at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable Bahamas awaiting response from BCPOU<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas today expressed its disappointment and surprise with the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) statement reported to the press today regarding its relationship with the union\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Union\u00a0threatens to \u2018shut down\u2019 Cable\u2008Bahamas<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas expressed \u201csurprise\u201d yesterday after the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers\u2008Union (BCPOU)\u2008said it is prepared, with the assistance of other unions, to \u201cshut Cable Bahamas down\u201d if no resolution is reached within the next month to a dispute between the two sides\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PUC presents future of mobile applications<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 This week young Belizeans from across the country converged on the Ramada Belize City Princess Hotel to learn about development of mobile applications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Virgin Islands media: friend or foe \u2013 part 2<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The following story is the second of three articles. It states that media exposure of issues that need to be made public knowledge is good for Virgin Islands politics, economy, and society, whether negative or positive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OUR triples compensation secured on behalf of utility customers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of \u00a0Utilities Regulation (OUR) is reporting that the compensation it secured on behalf \u00a0of customers who filed complaints against utility companies has tripled in the past year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

www.thedaytheInternetbroke<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 LAST week something big went wrong on the Internet and we were not alerted. I got word by midday UK time from a geek who said, “It’s happened.” Others said, “The Internet full up.” \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Commentary: Developing capabilities for innovation in the Caribbean: An agenda for action – Part 1<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Part 1 – Reconceptualising innovation and the challenges of Caribbean development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LACNIC Caribbean 6 \u2013 CaribNOG 8 -The Internet Event Held In The Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Hilton Cura\u00e7ao Resort Hotel will host the upcoming LACNIC Caribbean 6 – CaribNOG 8 meeting, which will be held from 29 September to 3 October in Willemstad, Cura\u00e7ao\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME vows increased competition<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em>\u2013 <\/em>Telecoms company Cable and Wireless has confirmed that it is re-positioning itself in the region to be better able to take on the competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC Investing US10mil In LIME St. Kitts-Nevis<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless Communication announced recently that it plans to invest US $10million in system upgrades for LIME St. Kitts-Nevis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

IDB Loans Trinidad & Tobago $20M to Bolster its Outsourcing Industry<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB<\/strong><\/a>) has reportedly agreed to lend Trinidad & Tobago US$20 million to build ICT infrastructure and promote IT-enabled global services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME Executives Bring Investment News to TCI<\/h4>\n

Turks and Caicos Islands <\/em>\u2013 LIME announced major network upgrade investment plans for TCI and the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 23 August 2014<\/h3>\n

Dismantling of international traffic bypass networks<\/h4>\n

Haiti<\/em> \u2013 These last weeks, the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL), with the help of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) and the technical support of mobile phone companies, proceeded to the dismantling of several networks of criminals who pirated telephone networks by ending on these networks, voice traffic from abroad without prior authorization\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Suriname to host CBU 45th annual General Assembly<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Broadcasting Union has concluded its 45th Annual General Assembly in Paramaribo, Suriname on August 18-21\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

E-mail account of President\u2019s staff member hacked<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 An e-mail account belonging to a high-level member of staff in the Office of The President has been hacked\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 24 August 2014<\/h3>\n

Social media energy push<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 SOCIAL MEDIA IS BEING USED to launch a campaign to have the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) remove the cap placed on alternative energy sales to Barbados Light & Power (BL&P) under the renewable energy rider (RER)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Those\u00a0social media websites<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 While the original purpose of social media is to create an avenue in which people around the globe can connect, interact and share information, the business community has capitalized on the opportunities offered via these websites, particularly Facebook, to market their products\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

No Timeline For VoIP Decision, Says OUR<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has received the responses it required from telecom providers Digicel Jamaica and LIME Jamaica and is in the process of assessing the blockade of unapproved voice-over internet protocol (VoIP) services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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