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A roundup of ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 12 January to 18 January 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 12 January 2015<\/h3>\n

BUSINESS MONDAY: LIME reports hefty profit<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 CABLE and Wireless (Barbados) Limited also known as LIME has turned around from a loss of $43.0 million for the half year to September 2013, into a hefty profit for the same period to September last year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

High school students to receive free tablets<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>– The Ministry of Education says government will soon launch a program to promote massive use of technology at all schools on the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS seeks public views on CWC\/Columbus<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has launched an initiative aimed at mobilising and sensitising the public of the sub-region to the recent moves by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) to acquire Columbus International\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

A review of the DL800<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 It seems like Digicel is steadily becoming a cellular brand in Jamaica. Since a couple months back, with the introduction of the DL600, there has been a swarm of new phones to the DL series\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile service interruption<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 LIME wishes to advise all of its valued customers in the areas of Boyds and\u00a0Trinity that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our cell site in\u00a0the vicinity of Ross University\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 13 January 2015<\/h3>\n

Cuba expanding Wi-Fi<\/h4>\n

Cuba<\/em> \u2013 Cuba\u2019s telecommunications company says that it will offer Wi-Fi service in a public park in the country\u2019s far east but only for access to the island\u2019s restricted Cuba-only intranet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Modernizes Its Mobile Data Networks With Alepo AAA Solution<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica added Alepo\u2019s Carrier-Grade AAA Server to its mobile network in order to support a rapidly growing subscriber base on 2.5G (GPRS), 3G, and 4G (HSPA+) mobile broadband networks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

First 1000 Laptops Arrive For Schools<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 THE Government of Saint Lucia has received the first in a shipment of 7,000 computers from the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela through the Canaima Educational Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 14 January 2015<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/www.bahamaslocal.com\"Cable Bahamas giving away $70,000 in prizes to new REVOICE subscribers<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas is welcoming new REVOICE subscribers to the REV family in a major way this season with its Rejoice with REVOICE holiday campaign\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable Bahamas launches “Turn Us On” initiative to show their readiness for mobile license<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 With the impending award of a second cellular license for mobile telephone and data service coming this year, Cable Bahamas is staking its claim to becoming The Bahamas’ first company to offer an alternative in the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

DHL opens $30-m call centre in Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 COURIER service DHL Jamaica has set up a $30-million call centre that employs 20 new staff\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Google Will Launch Modular Cell Phone In Puerto Rico<\/h4>\n

Puerto Rico <\/em>\u2013 Google has chosen Puerto Rico as the place where it will do a limited pilot launch of its new modular cell phone later this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

160,000 New Customers Start 2015 with LIME<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 An \u201cUpgraded Network,\u201d revitalised brand identity, newly refurbished retail stores and amazing holiday deals attracted 160,000 new customers to the LIME network in only sixty days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECTEL concerned about re-emergence of monopoly in telecoms sector<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is concerned about the reemergence of a monopoly in the sector with the recent announcement of by regional telecoms company LIME of its potential acquisition of Columbus Communications, parent company of Flow Cable Networks in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 15 January 2015<\/h3>\n

MNP to be available from \u2018day one\u2019 of mobile competition, says URCA<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamian telecoms watchdog the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has set out its draft plan for 2015, marking out the liberalisation of the wireless sector as its primary focus for the year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

URCA\u00a0to consider ECS price cap<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Within the first quarter of 2015, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2008intends to consult on the design and implementation of a price cap for the electronic communications sector (ECS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuba denies media reports of WiFi roll out in second largest city<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Cuba says it will not be offering wireless service in its second largest city Santiago de Cuba, as previously reported\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"JamaicaDevelopment Bank (DBJ) provides $7.3 million to develop software for deaf students<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has provided $7.3 million to the University of Technology (UTech) to continue the development of the U-Touch multi-media software, designed to enhance the learning process for deaf and hearing impaired students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME reports $60m loss due to cable theft<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 LIME Jamaica has reported a loss of J$60 million in 2014 due to cable theft\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Minister Hylton expresses disapproval of LIME Cable thefts<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. G. Anthony Hylton, has expressed strong disapproval of the recent theft of copper cables from telecommunications firm, LIME\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel buying Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group, the mobile phone network provider with operations in 31 markets across the Caribbean, Central America, and Oceania, has struck a deal to acquire Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) \u2013 just six months after it was taken over by Canadian group Barrie OpCo\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Three OECS tech companies make top 25 startups to watch in 2015<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Two Montserratian startups and one Dominican-based company have been included in SiliconCaribe.com\u2019s Top Caribbean Startups to Watch in 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Government of Trinidad has its eyes on citizens<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Posts and opinions from users of Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites are being monitored by the Government. This includes comments posted on news sites maintained by media houses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TT parents get tools to create high performing children<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 HIGH performing children. Sounds dramatic but a local company has partnered with a local web developer and other experts to provide the tools that parents can use to accomplish just that\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Unipet launches gas card, mobile app<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The United Independent Petroleum Marketing Co Ltd (Unipet) has launched the country\u2019s first consumer gas card and mobile app which allow customers to purchase fuel at any Unipet gas station without the use of cash\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 16 January 2015<\/h3>\n

Latest\u00a0BTC franchise opens on Gladstone Road East<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company, (BTC) is well on its way to achieving its commitment to have more than 60 branded BTC retail stores across The Bahamas by 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

160 000 new customers start the year with LIME<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 An \u201cUpgraded Network\u201d, revitalised brand identity, newly refurbished retail stores and amazing holiday deals attracted 160 000 new customers to the LIME regional network in only sixty days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"CubaCuba’s pending tech revolution<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Cuba is on the threshold of getting, potentially, a massive technology upgrade, thanks to a U.S. decision to ease economic sanctions. But this tiny island nation needs a lot of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Just how big is the Cuban market for US tech?<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 People\u00a0love the image of Cuba with its vintage 1950s cars, but unfortunately it\u2019s tech infrastructure is not much newer. And that\u2019s why U.S. tech companies are eyeing eased trade regulations with interest\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Expedia group announces Caribbean expansion with Dominican Republic office<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 The Expedia group, one of the world\u2019s largest online travel companies, has announced the opening of offices in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo, the company\u2019s first local offices in the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

No internet connection for two days<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, I am at my wits end right now\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

DBJ, UTech sign pact for phase two of U-Touch software<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has provided $7.3 million to the University of Technology (UTech) to continue the development of the U-Touch multimedia software designed to enhance the learning process for deaf and hearing-impaired students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

No Hand-Held Devices For Police While Driving<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 MEMBERS OF a joint select committee of Parliament reviewing the new Road Traffic Act on Wednesday shot down a request by the police to allow lawmen to use hand-held devices such as cellular phones or radio communication instruments while driving a motor vehicle or motorcycle, despite appeals from senior officers for an exemption for cops\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bell launches new Travel Data Passes with double the data<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Bell has announced new Travel Data Passes with up to double the data for customers travelling internationally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov’t gives green light to CWC’s control of Columbus Int’l<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY Minister Phillip Paulwell yesterday approved the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica Limited (Flow) and Columbus Networks Jamaica Limited (CNJL) from their parent company Columbus International Inc to Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) Plc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTPSXM\u00a0Calls on Government to set the record straight on Fraud Allegations<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The Supervisory Board of the BTP SXM, after prior consultation with the Minister TEATT, has decided on this press release as it is evident that crucial available information within Government is not made available to all or considered which leads to the continued unfounded allegation of fraud at the BTP SXM\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm\u00a0Group 2013 financial statements, 2015 budget approved at Annual General Shareholders Meeting Thursday<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, The Hon. Marcel Gumbs, officially introduced himself and members of the Council of Ministers to members of the Supervisory Board of Directors and Management of the Sint Maarten Telecommunication Holding Company N.V. (SMTHC) for the company’s Annual General Shareholder’s meeting in the A.C. Wathey Legislative Hall, Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Govt owes US$3m for licences<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government ministries owe about US$3 million in outstanding license fees for using services from providers such as Microsoft\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

T&T\u00a0AG claims court ruled against Rowley in emailgate scandal<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Attorney General Anand Ramlogan said yesterday a legal victory was scored against Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley for what he said was his failure to file a defence in a defamation case against him, involving the allegations made in the emailgate fiasco\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 17 January 2015<\/h3>\n

West Terrace students receive tablets<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 THE Class 3 students of the West Terrace Primary school were recently elated, when they and members of the school’s staff received a donation of roughly 120 Samsung galaxy Tablets… more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"GuyanaInternet service restored<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, We thank you for the opportunity to respond to Mr Leon Suseran\u2019s letter published in Stabroek News on January 16, 2015 (No internet service for two days\u2019)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

US$22M EBD four lane extension\u2026GT&T refuses to be drawn in quarrel over delays<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) has denied that it is to be blamed for the delays on a critical section of the US$22M East Bank Demerara four-lane highway extension\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel fails to block rival\u2019s Jamaica deal<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Attempts by Denis O\u2019Brien\u2019s Digicel telecoms company to stymie Cable &Wireless\u2019s $1.85 billion acquisition of Columbus International in Caribbean markets on competition grounds received a blow this week when Jamaica\u2019s minister of science, technology, energy and mining Phillip Paulwell gave the deal the green light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Divided and Ruled<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Somebody better be misquoting Phillip Paulwell\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Eastern Caribbean responds to evolving telecoms landscape<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Officials from across the Eastern Caribbean are working on a joint response to major changes in the region\u2019s rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica approves CWC\/Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is the first country in the region to approved acquisition of Columbus Communications by Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC). Approval was granted by that island\u2019s Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister Phillip Paulwell\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

MAS2 TV takes Caribbean culture to the world<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Millions of people around the world will soon have access to the unique culture of T&T and the Caribbean on any media platform they choose through a new channel called MAS2 TV\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel: Roam like you\u2019re home<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 PREPAID and postpaid customers from the region\u2019s leading telecommunications provider Digicel are benefitting from truly great value when roaming with Digicel\u2019s new \u201cRoam Like You\u2019re Home\u201d Service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 18 January 2015<\/h3>\n

\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n

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Image credits; \u00a0NS Newsflash<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Bahamas Local<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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