A roundup of ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 8 December to 14 December 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 8 December 2014<\/h3>\n

Cable Bahamas appoints mobile telecommunications leader to board of directors<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas Ltd (BISX: CAB) today announced the appointment of Michele M. Merrell to the company’s board of directors, taking the board to its full complement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Keeping children safe online<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Optimist Club of George Town says unfiltered internet access can leave children vulnerable, so they\u2019re educating parents and children about the safe use of the World Wide Web\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Regulator announces new safety guidelines for telecoms<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Information Communications Technology Authority has released new safety guidelines for telecommunications workers laying cables on electricity poles in the Cayman Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Need To Improve Santo Domingo\u2019s Internet Connectivity<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 A total of 8,618,015 mobile phones are in use in the Dominican Republic, which means that 82.69% of the population has a telephone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Any licence for Columbus\/CWC merger must consider fair competition — ECTEL insists<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) says it will ensure that any new licence granted to British telecommunications giant, Cable and Wireless (CWC) to operate in the sub-region will take into account the need for fair competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Business as usual for CWC and Columbus? Not for long, says ECTEL<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 So far, it looks like business as usual for telecommunications consumers in Saint Lucia, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. But regional regulators say that could soon change\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable and Wireless mega deal sparks regional worries<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Concerns have been expressed that Cable & Wireless Communication\u2019s (CWC) proposed US$3 billion acquisition of regional cable provider Columbus International (also known as FLOW) could lead to a decline in telecommunications competition across the region and anti-competitive behaviour in T&T\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC and Columbus Promise to Protect Consumer Interest<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International today announced plans to launch a series of special \u201cCustomer Panels\u201d in 14 markets throughout the region, beginning Monday, December 8, 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC sets up merger \u2018hotlines\u2019<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Customers of Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International are being given an outlet to discuss the planned merger of these two companies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel CEO says investments hang on CWC\/Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The chief executive of international wireless operator Digicel Group has said that the firm could re-examine its investment strategy in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region should Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) be given the regulatory go-ahead for its proposed USD3 billion buyout of another regional operator, Columbus International\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel demands level playing field in Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Mobile telephone giant Digicel has warned that it will re-examine its investment plans in Jamaica and the region if it is not happy with the terms of the buyout of Columbus International by Cable and Wireless Communications Plc (CWC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Protect consumers and competition<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 I see that Cable & Wireless\u2019 Miami-based executives have been travelling around the Caribbean trying to sell the benefits of their intended acquisition of Columbus in terms of it being good for consumers, good for the economy and good for staff\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CFBC student government association organizes first QR Code (Treasure) Hunt powered by LIME<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College exploded with excitement for their first ever\u00a0QR Code Treasure Hunt. The Student Government Association definitely took\u00a0advantage of LIME\u2019s #UpgradeChristmas Campaign and facilitated a fun and\u00a0exciting way for students to win a number of gifts and great prizes for the holiday\u00a0season\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Samsung Experience goes to West Mall<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Samsung Electronics Latin America has deepened its footprint in the T&T market with the opening its second Samsung Experience Store, this one located at Westmoorings, yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 9 December 2014<\/h3>\n

Alcatel\u00a0introduces products at BTC<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The cellular market is about to be liberalized in\u2008The Bahamas, and IPTV is being tested in Bimini. In this atmosphere of new technology, Alcatel Onetouch has announced its new line up of mobile devices in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC\u00a0on schedule with IPTV\u2008in Bimini<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has announced that it is on schedule in regards to delivering television services to Bimini before the end of the year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable Slams \u2018Ill-Timed\u2019 Internet, TV Price Caps<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas warned regulators that their decision to impose price caps on its pay-TV and Internet services would be \u201cill-timed, intrusive and disproportionate\u201d, arguing that these controls were unnecessary due to emerging competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTL Will Keep Speednet\u2019s Southern Link Going Till End February<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Earlier we told you about the legal showdown in the Caribbean Court of Justice tomorrow. While that fight ensues, a legal dispute with BTL’s competitor, SMART!, came to a temporary resolution yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Student allegedly swipes money from cable company<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Twenty-one year old Carlos Echeverria, a student of the University of Belize, was charged with theft when he appeared today before magistrate Dale Cayetano\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Wikimedia Foundation and Digicel partner to offer free Wikipedia access<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Today Digicel and the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organisation that operates Wikipedia and its sister projects, announced a partnership to offer free access to Wikipedia to all Digicel customers, whether they are subscribed to a data plan or not\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC deal good for customers<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 I was pleased to read that Mark Linehan, former chief executive officer (CEO) of Digicel Jamaica and current CEO of Digicel Barbados, has taken note of our recent visits to various Caribbean states, and acknowledged the importance of engaging with key stakeholders. I couldn\u2019t agree more\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel could scale back Caribbean investment<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Colm Delves, who runs Denis O\u2019Brien\u2019s Caribbean telco Digicel, gave a most interesting interview over the weekend in its main market of Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECTEL to analyse acquisition<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 THE Eastern Caribbean Telecommunication Authority (ECTEL) will closely analyse the impact of a proposed US$ 3 billion acquisition of Columbus by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC). ECTEL stated this intention as part of the closing statement it issued following a special meeting of its Council of Ministers in St Lucia last Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Regional Company Registrars Consider Integrated Online Registry<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 A meeting to discuss the development of a complete online registry among 12 Member States participating in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) will be held in Saint Lucia from 8 \u2013 10 December 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TATT, ECTEL to collaborate on analysis of mega merger\u2019s impact<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Eastern Caribbean ministers with responsibility for telecommunications, meeting in St Lucia last week, have resolved to undertake their analysis of the impact of the proposed acquisition of Columbus International by Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) in conjunction with the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Learning programme embraces ICT<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Students are taking responsibility for their own education with ICT learning programmes, says Director of the I Can Learn Programme (ICLP) in Trinidad, Araceli Marchan. Technology, she added, it is also helping to bridge learning gaps\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 10 December 2014<\/h3>\n

Cell phone ban outdated, says principal<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 THE BAN ON cell phones in schools is outdated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

B.T.L. & B.E.L. Nationalizations Heard at CCJ<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Hearings started today at the Caribbean Court of Justice in Trinidad, which will determine the fate of B.T.L. and B.E.L., the two utility companies that were acquired from their owners by the government… more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTL offers economy phone promotion<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Belize Telemedia is today offering a special promotion of phone devices and Belizeans are lining up to take advantage of what is being offered\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless shareholders approve Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Shareholders of Cable & Wireless Communications plc, the parent company of LIME, voted in favor of a merger with Columbus International Inc., operator of Flow in Jamaica, at a general meeting in London last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Employee emails easy entry point for hackers, expert says<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Almost 90 percent of all hacker attacks start with an email, and not the kind from your long-lost \u201cNigerian prince cousin.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New safety guidelines for telecoms industry<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Information Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) has published guidelines for telecommunications workers working on electricity poles in the Cayman Islands to ensure that proper safety standards are being adhered to at all times\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

No legal protections in case of data theft<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Cayman\u2019s financial institutions face the same threats as any other financial centers around the globe, but local cybersecurity experts say people in Cayman may never find out if their personal information is stolen from a local bank\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Brazil\/Guyana\u00a0fibre optic cable project collapses<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 More than four years after an agreement was signed between Guyana and Brazil for a fibre optic cable to link Government facilities, the project appears to have collapsed because of technical issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC Company Acquires Small Wifi Rival DEKAL<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME Jamaica announced the acquisition of DEKAL Wireless, an Internet service provider whose services are mainly focused on rural Jamaicans, but declined to identify the specific buyer, said only to be “a member of the CWC Group”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UTech Seminar highlights need for transformation of ICT Regulatory Framework<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The School of Computing and Information Technology, University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 hosted a public seminar on \u201cRegulating the ICT Industry and its Effects on Growth and Development,\u201d which highlighted the urgent need for transformation of Jamaica\u2019s ICT regulatory framework\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC-Columbus To Set Up Customer Panels In Caribbean Markets<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International have announced plans to launch a series of special ‘customer panels’ in 14 markets throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless shareholders approve Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Shareholders of Cable & Wireless Communications plc, the parent company of LIME, voted in favor of a merger with Columbus International Inc., operator of Flow in Jamaica, at a general meeting in London last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dec. 10, 2014 Proposed merger of Cable And Wireless and Flow discussed by…<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The ECTEL Council of Ministers met in St Lucia on Thursday, December 4, 2014 to discuss the proposed merger between Cable and Wireless Communications PLC, and Columbus Communication Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel hammers it out with Cable & Wireless, Columbus<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Top executives of the region’s three major telecommunications players hammered out their differences in a five-hour meeting hosted by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel\u2019s O\u2019Brien flies in<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel founder and executive chairman, Denis O\u2019 Brien, is due to fly into Trinidad on his private jet this morning as continues his attempt to drum up support among regional politicians and regulators for his position that the proposed acquisition of Columbus International by Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) would be detrimental to Caribbean telecommunications competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

No monopoly of telecom market, say OECS ministers<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) telecommunications ministers have taken a decision to prevent the return to a telecommunications monopoly following a proposed merger between Cable and Wireless Communications and Columbus Communications International\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Open Letter On Flow\u2019s Proposed Acquisition By CWC, From Digicel Barbados Boss; \u201cStart Telling The Truth Cable & Wireless\u201d<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 I was initially pleased to see that a Cable & Wireless representative took the time to respond to my letter on the proposed acquisition of Columbus by Cable and Wireless but after reading his response I was disappointed to see that Chris\u00a0Dehring didn\u2019t take on board my comments nor did he take the opportunity to ease the concerns of the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Proposed Merger Of Cable And Wireless And Flow Discussed By ECTEL Ministers<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The ECTEL Council of Ministers met in St Lucia on Thursday, December 4, 2014 to discuss the proposed merger between Cable and Wireless Communications PLC, and Columbus Communication Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sinclair points to benefits of CWC\/Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 LIME Jamaica CEO Garfield Sinclair has said that the proposed merger of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International will be good for customers, Jamaica, and for shareholders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 11 December 2014<\/h3>\n

Digicel Launches New Additions To Its Smartphone Range \u2013 Perfect Gift For Christmas!<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Digicel continues its mission to bring the best value to customers this Christmas with the latest additions to its own brand smartphone range \u2013 the all-new DL 800 and DL 900\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Time for Smart Customers in the South to Make the Switch<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 After February 28, 2015 the Belize Telemedia Limited will no longer provide Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN) Lines to Speednet; therefore, Smart customers in Southern Belize should start switching to the company owned by the Government and people of Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GPL\u00a0loses $$millions annually through cable operators, GT&T<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Power and Light (GPL), in addition to the billions of dollars lost through technical and commercial losses, continue to lose millions of dollars each year as a result of cable operators and the Guyana Telephone and Telephone (GT&T) Company utilizing its poles countrywide without paying a dime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Changes at the head of Digicel<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Wednesday, Digicel Haiti CEO, Maarten Boute, has been promoted to the role of Chairman for Digicel Haiti with immediate effect\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

$1 million ‘bonus’ for 5 schools in tablet project<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT has set aside $1 million to reward five schools that are showing academic improvements from utilisation of the tablet computers provided under the Tablets in Schools Pilot project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME Jamaica acquires Dekal Wireless.<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME Jamaica has acquired rival Wi-Fi operator Dekal Wireless for an undisclosed amount, The Gleaner reports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Mr Sinclair, how will the merger benefit consumers?<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, I read an article that was published in the Jamaica Observer on December 10, 2014, where LIME\u2019s head, Mr Garfield Sinclair, pointed out the benefits of the proposed merger between his company and Columbus Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel boss wary of regional CWC monopoly<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel executive chairman Denis O\u2019Brien said yesterday that to preserve competition and protect consumers in the Caribbean, regional regulators should insist that the combination of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International be required to sell assets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

O\u2019Brien: Telecoms at crossroads<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 DIGICEL Executive Chairman Denis O\u2019Brien yesterday declared the proposed US$3 billion acquisition of Columbus by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) has essentially placed the telecommunications industry at a crossroads\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

O\u2019Brien wants regulators to look at CWC<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Denis O\u2019Brien, the chairman of Digicel, has hinted he will ask regulators in the Caribbean to force rival Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) to sell off chunks of the business created through its $3 billion purchase of cable operator Columbus Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Not a case of sour grapes<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Irish billionaire and chairman of mobile provider Digicel Denis O\u2019Brien, says his company\u2019s complaints about the acquisition of Columbus Communications by Cable & Wireless are not \u201csour grapes\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Carnival launches Sugar Mas app, sashes Carnival Queen Contestants<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 THE Sugar Mas product continues to evolve to incorporate more technology, and the latest in this advancement is the launch of its innovative, yet easy to use, mobile application\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm Group re-routes international voice and data traffic following outage in Miami.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group last night re-route international voice and data traffic from its SS7 link operated through SMITCOMS N.V. to provide continuity of telecommunication service on St. Maarten after an important communication node in Miami became faulty\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bmobile and SAMSUNG raising the bar on technology and service<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SCORES of customers eagerly awaited the opening of two new Bmobile \/ Samsung Experience Stores on Thursday December 4, at the Falls West Mall, Westmoorings and at Trincity Mall\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable\u00a0Bahamas, HBO bring best of Hollywood films this December<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas and HBO are committed to providing viewers with premium programming, films and television specials and this December, the longtime partners will bring some of Hollywood’s biggest films to television once again\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 12 December 2014<\/h3>\n

Flow-ing as usual<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 It is business as usual at Columbus Barbados, despite the acquisition of the company by Cable & Wireless. And while Columbus is pushing ahead with its plans, it is also moving to assuage public concern about the deal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CCJ sets nationalization decision for January 23<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 This morning the five-judge panel of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago wrapped up a three-day session of arguments over the nationalization of Belize Telemedia Limited and Belize Electricity Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Authority seeks to preserve public service television in Cayman<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Certain types of programming \u2013 deemed to be public service broadcasting \u2013 will be retained in any new formula for ensuring viewers have access to local content on television\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICTA: New guidelines for telecom workers<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Information Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) has announced that a guideline document for telecommunications workers who work on electricity poles in the Cayman Islands has been published\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuba says it’s committed to expanding computerization, Internet access<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Computerizing daily activities and expanding Internet access are priorities for Cuba, according to Communist party daily Granma, which said the island is making progress in those areas “steadily but unhurriedly.” \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

18,000 Tablets to be Distributed By December 18<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says that 18,000 of the targeted 25,000 tablet computers will be delivered to students before the end of the Christmas school term on December 18\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

SOS To LIME, Digicel From St Thomas<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:<\/strong>I note with interest the ongoing competition between the two major telecommunications providers, Digicel and LIME. There have been mergers, acquisitions and all sorts of announcements in the press\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018500 news jobs\u2019 from CWC-Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International Inc have announced the formation of a new company that will create 500 jobs following CWC\u2019s acquisition of Columbus\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC\/Columbus new company will invest US$400m in broadband expansion<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International Inc. (Columbus) today announced a customer charter that they say will guide how the new company would operate following the approval and closing of their merger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW\u2019s Niall Sheehy peels open LIME deal \u2013 staff did not know until night before<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Niall Sheehy may have married into the Caribbean and forged a new generation of Sheehy\u2019s for the region, but he\u2019s lost none of the Corkish charm from his hometown of Ireland\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 13 December 2014<\/h3>\n

Let Telecoms Minnows Swim With Sharks<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: The recent acquisitions by LIME and Digicel have sent a mixture of excitement and concern to consumers and technology interests alike about the future of mobile, Internet and cable in Jamaica and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC\/Columbus to form new company<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 TELECOMS companies Cable and Wireless Communications and Columbus International Inc have announced the pending formation of NewCo, a new company that they say will revolutionise telecommunications in the Caribbean by “putting customers at the heart” of their business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Regional competition commission looking into CWC\/Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The controversial merger of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), which trades here as LIME, with Columbus International Inc, which operates as Flow, has been taken up by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Competition Commission\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Slaves to digital devices<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Some nights ago, a television news reporter covering one of the Prime Minister\u2019s toys distribution functions asked eight children what they would like to get as Christmas presents\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 14 December 2014<\/h3>\n

500 New Jobs Coming – Cable And Wireless Promises More Employment Despite Initial Indications Of US$24m Saving In Staff Cost After Buyout Of Flow<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International (Columbus) have promised to create more than 500 new jobs between now and 2019 if the planned merger of the two entities is approved\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC\/Columbus forming new company to transform customer experience<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International Inc. (Columbus) have announced a ground-breaking customer charter that will guide how the new company would operate following the approval and closing of their merger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC To Invest US$400m In Broadband Expansion<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus International Inc are rolling out new plans for customer and broadband services even while still awaiting regulatory approval for their planned merger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Embrace the healthy competition, Digicel<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 In 2001, when Digicel arrived in Jamaica it had the body of a skinny little kid who had an eagerness to prove that it could discover the lay of the land and make its name felt throughout the tropical paradise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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