BTC Mobile Rival Must Beat 1% Dropped Calls<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The winning bidder for the second cellular licence is being required to meet higher service standards than the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) from the off, as it must achieve a monthly \u2018dropped calls\u2019 average of less than 1 per cent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cellular Revenues Per User Up Despite Subscriber Fall-Off<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) average revenue per user (ARPU) in the cellular market grew by almost 25 per cent in 2013, despite a market that declined slightly in terms of subscriber numbers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME warns of email scam<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 LIME is alerting its customers of a phishing email that is circulating\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Phishing scam targets LIME customers<\/h4>\nCayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A number of unsuspecting LIME customers have been targeted in the latest email scam. In recent days, some customers received emails with a false claim about the status of their accounts and asking them to click a link to verify the problem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FTC taking Digicel\/Claro merger to Privy Council<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is now seeking to challenge, at the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, last year’s decision by the Court of Appeal on the Digicel\/Claro merger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica’s Cell Hell<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Many years ago, our premier cellular phone service provider disappointed its subscribers so much that many of us migrated to the new kid on the block… more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME and Flow merger gets green light in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining, Phillip Paulwell, has approved the proposed merger between the Jamaican subsidiaries of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus Communications, which comes as part of a wider USD3 billion regional tie-up which was first announced in November 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Protect Yourself against Hacking & Computer Security Threats By Deon Olton B.Sc. CEH, Chief Technology Officer \u2013 Caribbean Cyber Security<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Over the past 24 months, Barbados as well the rest of the Caribbean, has experienced a rise in data and network breaches. Organisations in both the private and public sectors in Barbados, like the well-publicized hacking of ATMS, Government agencies and departments as well as banks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Vincent PM wants new legislation to strengthen ICT sector<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A three-day workshop examining technology and telecommunications issues in the Eastern Caribbean began in St Vincent on Monday with Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves underscoring the need to enact legislation to develop the sector in the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 20 January 2015<\/h3>\nGrowing LIME<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms giant Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), which trades here as LIME, has embarked on a US$100 million investment in Barbados as it awaits regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Columbus Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Morgan accused of stealing from LIME<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 A Digicel employee has been called to the witness stand in the Magistrate\u2019s Court to give evidence against Vibert Morgan who is accused of stealing two batteries belonging to telecommunications company LIME BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OUR to choose number portability licensee in 2 weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is to select a number portability licensee in another two weeks, as the Government\u2019s May 31 deadline for implementation of the system draws closer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Cable](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/CWC-logo.jpg?resize=275%2C183\")
Cable & Wireless Continues IT Transformation through Cloud Infrastructure Partnership with Virtacore<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 -Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), a leader of full-service telecommunications solutions serving Latin America and the Caribbean, announced its continued long-standing partnership with Virtacore Systems to provide infrastructure and cloud-related services for CWC\u2019s diverse business units\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWU regrets Jamaica approval of Columbus\/CWC<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) yesterday expressed \u201cdeep regret and concern\u201d at the decision of the Jamaican Government to approve the acquisition of Columbus International Inc by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Search engine to Connect Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The West Indies Federation tried it, albeit through different means, and now Connect-In Caribbean Corporation is hoping to bring the countries in the region closer together\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 21 January 2015<\/h3>\nWeb Shops Pay $12-$13m Taxes<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Government has collected some $12-$13 million in taxes from web shops to-date, the Minister of Tourism said yesterday, adding that 10 applicants had paid the $10,000 necessary to obtain a copy of the licence tender\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Be vigilant of improper service<\/h4>\nBarbados<\/em> \u2013 THERE IS A SAYING that when two elephants clash, the grass suffers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t launches new website<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Are you interested in applying for an assistance grant from government? You still can\u2019t apply online, but you can now find information on the topic on government\u2019s new website, which was launched on Tuesday during a press conference at the Premier\u2019s Office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank’s contact centre jobs to remain in Jamaica<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has shed light on the decision by Scotiabank Jamaica to restructure its contact centre, resulting in 200 positions being made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank Contact Centre To Make 200 Positions Redundant<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred positions at Scotiabank Jamaica’s contact centre are to be made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank restructures its call centre operations<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Guyana](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Guyana-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C120\")
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Grenada](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Grenada-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C120\")
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n![\"Jamaica](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Jamaica-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C100\")
200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 LIME is alerting its customers of a phishing email that is circulating\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Phishing scam targets LIME customers<\/h4>\nCayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A number of unsuspecting LIME customers have been targeted in the latest email scam. In recent days, some customers received emails with a false claim about the status of their accounts and asking them to click a link to verify the problem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FTC taking Digicel\/Claro merger to Privy Council<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is now seeking to challenge, at the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, last year’s decision by the Court of Appeal on the Digicel\/Claro merger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica’s Cell Hell<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Many years ago, our premier cellular phone service provider disappointed its subscribers so much that many of us migrated to the new kid on the block… more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME and Flow merger gets green light in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining, Phillip Paulwell, has approved the proposed merger between the Jamaican subsidiaries of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus Communications, which comes as part of a wider USD3 billion regional tie-up which was first announced in November 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Protect Yourself against Hacking & Computer Security Threats By Deon Olton B.Sc. CEH, Chief Technology Officer \u2013 Caribbean Cyber Security<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Over the past 24 months, Barbados as well the rest of the Caribbean, has experienced a rise in data and network breaches. Organisations in both the private and public sectors in Barbados, like the well-publicized hacking of ATMS, Government agencies and departments as well as banks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Vincent PM wants new legislation to strengthen ICT sector<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A three-day workshop examining technology and telecommunications issues in the Eastern Caribbean began in St Vincent on Monday with Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves underscoring the need to enact legislation to develop the sector in the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 20 January 2015<\/h3>\nGrowing LIME<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms giant Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), which trades here as LIME, has embarked on a US$100 million investment in Barbados as it awaits regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Columbus Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Morgan accused of stealing from LIME<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 A Digicel employee has been called to the witness stand in the Magistrate\u2019s Court to give evidence against Vibert Morgan who is accused of stealing two batteries belonging to telecommunications company LIME BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OUR to choose number portability licensee in 2 weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is to select a number portability licensee in another two weeks, as the Government\u2019s May 31 deadline for implementation of the system draws closer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Continues IT Transformation through Cloud Infrastructure Partnership with Virtacore<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 -Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), a leader of full-service telecommunications solutions serving Latin America and the Caribbean, announced its continued long-standing partnership with Virtacore Systems to provide infrastructure and cloud-related services for CWC\u2019s diverse business units\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWU regrets Jamaica approval of Columbus\/CWC<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) yesterday expressed \u201cdeep regret and concern\u201d at the decision of the Jamaican Government to approve the acquisition of Columbus International Inc by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Search engine to Connect Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The West Indies Federation tried it, albeit through different means, and now Connect-In Caribbean Corporation is hoping to bring the countries in the region closer together\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 21 January 2015<\/h3>\nWeb Shops Pay $12-$13m Taxes<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Government has collected some $12-$13 million in taxes from web shops to-date, the Minister of Tourism said yesterday, adding that 10 applicants had paid the $10,000 necessary to obtain a copy of the licence tender\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Be vigilant of improper service<\/h4>\nBarbados<\/em> \u2013 THERE IS A SAYING that when two elephants clash, the grass suffers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t launches new website<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Are you interested in applying for an assistance grant from government? You still can\u2019t apply online, but you can now find information on the topic on government\u2019s new website, which was launched on Tuesday during a press conference at the Premier\u2019s Office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank’s contact centre jobs to remain in Jamaica<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has shed light on the decision by Scotiabank Jamaica to restructure its contact centre, resulting in 200 positions being made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank Contact Centre To Make 200 Positions Redundant<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred positions at Scotiabank Jamaica’s contact centre are to be made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank restructures its call centre operations<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is now seeking to challenge, at the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, last year’s decision by the Court of Appeal on the Digicel\/Claro merger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica’s Cell Hell<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Many years ago, our premier cellular phone service provider disappointed its subscribers so much that many of us migrated to the new kid on the block… more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME and Flow merger gets green light in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining, Phillip Paulwell, has approved the proposed merger between the Jamaican subsidiaries of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus Communications, which comes as part of a wider USD3 billion regional tie-up which was first announced in November 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Protect Yourself against Hacking & Computer Security Threats By Deon Olton B.Sc. CEH, Chief Technology Officer \u2013 Caribbean Cyber Security<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Over the past 24 months, Barbados as well the rest of the Caribbean, has experienced a rise in data and network breaches. Organisations in both the private and public sectors in Barbados, like the well-publicized hacking of ATMS, Government agencies and departments as well as banks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Vincent PM wants new legislation to strengthen ICT sector<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A three-day workshop examining technology and telecommunications issues in the Eastern Caribbean began in St Vincent on Monday with Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves underscoring the need to enact legislation to develop the sector in the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 20 January 2015<\/h3>\nGrowing LIME<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms giant Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), which trades here as LIME, has embarked on a US$100 million investment in Barbados as it awaits regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Columbus Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Morgan accused of stealing from LIME<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 A Digicel employee has been called to the witness stand in the Magistrate\u2019s Court to give evidence against Vibert Morgan who is accused of stealing two batteries belonging to telecommunications company LIME BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OUR to choose number portability licensee in 2 weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is to select a number portability licensee in another two weeks, as the Government\u2019s May 31 deadline for implementation of the system draws closer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Continues IT Transformation through Cloud Infrastructure Partnership with Virtacore<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 -Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), a leader of full-service telecommunications solutions serving Latin America and the Caribbean, announced its continued long-standing partnership with Virtacore Systems to provide infrastructure and cloud-related services for CWC\u2019s diverse business units\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWU regrets Jamaica approval of Columbus\/CWC<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) yesterday expressed \u201cdeep regret and concern\u201d at the decision of the Jamaican Government to approve the acquisition of Columbus International Inc by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Search engine to Connect Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The West Indies Federation tried it, albeit through different means, and now Connect-In Caribbean Corporation is hoping to bring the countries in the region closer together\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 21 January 2015<\/h3>\nWeb Shops Pay $12-$13m Taxes<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Government has collected some $12-$13 million in taxes from web shops to-date, the Minister of Tourism said yesterday, adding that 10 applicants had paid the $10,000 necessary to obtain a copy of the licence tender\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Be vigilant of improper service<\/h4>\nBarbados<\/em> \u2013 THERE IS A SAYING that when two elephants clash, the grass suffers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t launches new website<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Are you interested in applying for an assistance grant from government? You still can\u2019t apply online, but you can now find information on the topic on government\u2019s new website, which was launched on Tuesday during a press conference at the Premier\u2019s Office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank’s contact centre jobs to remain in Jamaica<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has shed light on the decision by Scotiabank Jamaica to restructure its contact centre, resulting in 200 positions being made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank Contact Centre To Make 200 Positions Redundant<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred positions at Scotiabank Jamaica’s contact centre are to be made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank restructures its call centre operations<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Science, Technology, Energy & Mining, Phillip Paulwell, has approved the proposed merger between the Jamaican subsidiaries of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and Columbus Communications, which comes as part of a wider USD3 billion regional tie-up which was first announced in November 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Protect Yourself against Hacking & Computer Security Threats By Deon Olton B.Sc. CEH, Chief Technology Officer \u2013 Caribbean Cyber Security<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Over the past 24 months, Barbados as well the rest of the Caribbean, has experienced a rise in data and network breaches. Organisations in both the private and public sectors in Barbados, like the well-publicized hacking of ATMS, Government agencies and departments as well as banks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Vincent PM wants new legislation to strengthen ICT sector<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A three-day workshop examining technology and telecommunications issues in the Eastern Caribbean began in St Vincent on Monday with Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves underscoring the need to enact legislation to develop the sector in the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 20 January 2015<\/h3>\nGrowing LIME<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms giant Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), which trades here as LIME, has embarked on a US$100 million investment in Barbados as it awaits regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Columbus Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Morgan accused of stealing from LIME<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 A Digicel employee has been called to the witness stand in the Magistrate\u2019s Court to give evidence against Vibert Morgan who is accused of stealing two batteries belonging to telecommunications company LIME BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OUR to choose number portability licensee in 2 weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is to select a number portability licensee in another two weeks, as the Government\u2019s May 31 deadline for implementation of the system draws closer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Continues IT Transformation through Cloud Infrastructure Partnership with Virtacore<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 -Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), a leader of full-service telecommunications solutions serving Latin America and the Caribbean, announced its continued long-standing partnership with Virtacore Systems to provide infrastructure and cloud-related services for CWC\u2019s diverse business units\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWU regrets Jamaica approval of Columbus\/CWC<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) yesterday expressed \u201cdeep regret and concern\u201d at the decision of the Jamaican Government to approve the acquisition of Columbus International Inc by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Search engine to Connect Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The West Indies Federation tried it, albeit through different means, and now Connect-In Caribbean Corporation is hoping to bring the countries in the region closer together\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 21 January 2015<\/h3>\nWeb Shops Pay $12-$13m Taxes<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Government has collected some $12-$13 million in taxes from web shops to-date, the Minister of Tourism said yesterday, adding that 10 applicants had paid the $10,000 necessary to obtain a copy of the licence tender\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Be vigilant of improper service<\/h4>\nBarbados<\/em> \u2013 THERE IS A SAYING that when two elephants clash, the grass suffers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t launches new website<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Are you interested in applying for an assistance grant from government? You still can\u2019t apply online, but you can now find information on the topic on government\u2019s new website, which was launched on Tuesday during a press conference at the Premier\u2019s Office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank’s contact centre jobs to remain in Jamaica<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has shed light on the decision by Scotiabank Jamaica to restructure its contact centre, resulting in 200 positions being made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank Contact Centre To Make 200 Positions Redundant<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred positions at Scotiabank Jamaica’s contact centre are to be made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank restructures its call centre operations<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A three-day workshop examining technology and telecommunications issues in the Eastern Caribbean began in St Vincent on Monday with Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves underscoring the need to enact legislation to develop the sector in the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 20 January 2015<\/h3>\nGrowing LIME<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms giant Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), which trades here as LIME, has embarked on a US$100 million investment in Barbados as it awaits regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Columbus Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 A Digicel employee has been called to the witness stand in the Magistrate\u2019s Court to give evidence against Vibert Morgan who is accused of stealing two batteries belonging to telecommunications company LIME BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OUR to choose number portability licensee in 2 weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is to select a number portability licensee in another two weeks, as the Government\u2019s May 31 deadline for implementation of the system draws closer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Continues IT Transformation through Cloud Infrastructure Partnership with Virtacore<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 -Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), a leader of full-service telecommunications solutions serving Latin America and the Caribbean, announced its continued long-standing partnership with Virtacore Systems to provide infrastructure and cloud-related services for CWC\u2019s diverse business units\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWU regrets Jamaica approval of Columbus\/CWC<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) yesterday expressed \u201cdeep regret and concern\u201d at the decision of the Jamaican Government to approve the acquisition of Columbus International Inc by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Search engine to Connect Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The West Indies Federation tried it, albeit through different means, and now Connect-In Caribbean Corporation is hoping to bring the countries in the region closer together\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 21 January 2015<\/h3>\nWeb Shops Pay $12-$13m Taxes<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Government has collected some $12-$13 million in taxes from web shops to-date, the Minister of Tourism said yesterday, adding that 10 applicants had paid the $10,000 necessary to obtain a copy of the licence tender\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Be vigilant of improper service<\/h4>\nBarbados<\/em> \u2013 THERE IS A SAYING that when two elephants clash, the grass suffers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t launches new website<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Are you interested in applying for an assistance grant from government? You still can\u2019t apply online, but you can now find information on the topic on government\u2019s new website, which was launched on Tuesday during a press conference at the Premier\u2019s Office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank’s contact centre jobs to remain in Jamaica<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has shed light on the decision by Scotiabank Jamaica to restructure its contact centre, resulting in 200 positions being made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank Contact Centre To Make 200 Positions Redundant<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred positions at Scotiabank Jamaica’s contact centre are to be made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank restructures its call centre operations<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Cable & Wireless Continues IT Transformation through Cloud Infrastructure Partnership with Virtacore<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 -Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), a leader of full-service telecommunications solutions serving Latin America and the Caribbean, announced its continued long-standing partnership with Virtacore Systems to provide infrastructure and cloud-related services for CWC\u2019s diverse business units\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWU regrets Jamaica approval of Columbus\/CWC<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) yesterday expressed \u201cdeep regret and concern\u201d at the decision of the Jamaican Government to approve the acquisition of Columbus International Inc by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Search engine to Connect Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The West Indies Federation tried it, albeit through different means, and now Connect-In Caribbean Corporation is hoping to bring the countries in the region closer together\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 21 January 2015<\/h3>\nWeb Shops Pay $12-$13m Taxes<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Government has collected some $12-$13 million in taxes from web shops to-date, the Minister of Tourism said yesterday, adding that 10 applicants had paid the $10,000 necessary to obtain a copy of the licence tender\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Be vigilant of improper service<\/h4>\nBarbados<\/em> \u2013 THERE IS A SAYING that when two elephants clash, the grass suffers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t launches new website<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Are you interested in applying for an assistance grant from government? You still can\u2019t apply online, but you can now find information on the topic on government\u2019s new website, which was launched on Tuesday during a press conference at the Premier\u2019s Office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank’s contact centre jobs to remain in Jamaica<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has shed light on the decision by Scotiabank Jamaica to restructure its contact centre, resulting in 200 positions being made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank Contact Centre To Make 200 Positions Redundant<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred positions at Scotiabank Jamaica’s contact centre are to be made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank restructures its call centre operations<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 The West Indies Federation tried it, albeit through different means, and now Connect-In Caribbean Corporation is hoping to bring the countries in the region closer together\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 21 January 2015<\/h3>\nWeb Shops Pay $12-$13m Taxes<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Government has collected some $12-$13 million in taxes from web shops to-date, the Minister of Tourism said yesterday, adding that 10 applicants had paid the $10,000 necessary to obtain a copy of the licence tender\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 THERE IS A SAYING that when two elephants clash, the grass suffers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t launches new website<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Are you interested in applying for an assistance grant from government? You still can\u2019t apply online, but you can now find information on the topic on government\u2019s new website, which was launched on Tuesday during a press conference at the Premier\u2019s Office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank’s contact centre jobs to remain in Jamaica<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has shed light on the decision by Scotiabank Jamaica to restructure its contact centre, resulting in 200 positions being made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank Contact Centre To Make 200 Positions Redundant<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred positions at Scotiabank Jamaica’s contact centre are to be made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank restructures its call centre operations<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has shed light on the decision by Scotiabank Jamaica to restructure its contact centre, resulting in 200 positions being made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank Contact Centre To Make 200 Positions Redundant<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred positions at Scotiabank Jamaica’s contact centre are to be made redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank restructures its call centre operations<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 SCOTIABANK is restructuring the operations of its contact centre via an affiliate company – Finbiz\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Acquires the Bermuda Telephone Company<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has agreed to acquire the Bermuda Telephone Company (BTC) in an attempt to keep up with\u00a0Cable and Wireless, who bought\u00a0Caribbean\u2019s dominant telecom capacity vendor Columbus International last November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 22 January 2015<\/h3>\nTricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tricom announces triple-play device, USD 67 mln investment<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Tricom, recently acquired by cable group Altice, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one device, dubbed Tricom SmartBox, giving users triple-play access to HD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bogus\u00a0detective tries to seize QC students\u2019 smart phones<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Police have detained a man who pretended to be a detective and tried to seize smart phones from several students of Queen\u2019s College yesterday morning \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC’s Flow Buyout A Positive Step<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: As the transfer of control of Columbus Communications Jamaica (Flow) to Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) gets on its way, I can foresee many positives that will come out of it that will not only be good for both entities but the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to offer music streaming service on smartphones<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles as well as the very best local and regional music, on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t sticking to May 31 number portability deadline<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 GOVERNMENT is sticking to its May 31 deadline for the implementation of number portability, which will allow Jamaicans to keep their assigned cell numbers if they choose to switch mobile service provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME says it’s ready for Local Number Portability<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME in a release sent out a short while ago says it is ready for the introduction of Local Number Portability (LNP) which is scheduled for implementation on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm\u00a0Group informs customers of internet interruptions from Midnight Friday to correct slow internet problem.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group will be carrying out important upgrades of the company’s internet infrastructure Friday evening to cope with a flood in customer demand for additional bandwidth and faster internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Our 2014 predictions and awareness mission covered attack vectors across websites, data, email, and networks due a rise in malware infestations as well as a rise in persons being victims of cybercrime across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 23 January 2015<\/h3>\nBTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC\u2019s Campaign To Be Less \u2018Nassau Centric\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive said yesterday he was pushing to make it less \u201cNassau centric\u201d, with cellular and broadband Internet upgrades combining with its new pay-TV offering to benefit a wider consumer population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Offers \u2018Try Before Buy\u2019 Business Solution<\/h4>\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives yesterday hailed their newly-launched \u2018Business Solutions Centre\u2019 as a cost-effective initiative that will boost private sector profits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Low cost mobile roaming now available in Cuba<\/h4>\nCuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Cuba <\/em>\u2013 OneSimCard, a global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, has announced the availability of low cost voice roaming and text messaging in Cuba and throughout Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GRENADA-TECHNOLOGY-Government\u00a0wants help in dealing with illegal use of technology<\/h4>\nGrenada<\/em> \u2013 Social Development Minister Delma Thomas has called on Grenadians to desist from using the internet for illegal activities as police continue their probe to determine how a number of pornographic photos, some showing school children, have been posted on various websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JAMAICA-TECHOLOGY-US\u00a0help for Jamaica technology sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The United States will assist Jamaica increase internet access for citizens in rural parishes as well as implement clean, sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME customers may say adios to Spanglish at customer care<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger with Columbus Communications and LIME parent, Cable & Wireless PLC, could result in Canadian firm Telus International losing its customer service contract with LIME Jamaica, according to LIME Jamaica president Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LIME getting ready for number portability<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company, LIME, has declared that it is getting ready for the\u00a0May 31 implementation of Local Number Portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Group partners with Rdio to offer world class music streaming on smartphones<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group on Thursday announced a ground breaking service with leading global music streaming provider, Rdio, to offer Digicel customers across the globe access to over 35 million international titles \u2013 as well as the very best local and regional music \u2013 all on their own smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TRINIDAD-MEDIA-E-mail account of investigative reporter hacked<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica gets US help in islandwide Internet coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
National Cyber Security strategy to be launched<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow & the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre Wants Our Children to Think Before They Click & Surf<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Internet could be an amazing place \u2013 its where you find great ways to keep in touch with your friends and family, play games and access resources. But it can<\/em> also<\/span> be a very<\/em> dangerous<\/span> place<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad Express newspaper Friday reported that the email account of its senior investigative reporter, Anika Gumbs, had been hacked into and that several people on her contact list have received requests for funds amounting to US$1,700\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 24 January 2015<\/h3>\n200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Smiles adorned the faces of dozens of young children in St Mary last week following the delivery of some 200 tablet computers to Galina Primary and Infant School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
200 Tablets For Galina Primary<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Jamaica is receiving support from the United States to increase access to the Internet in rural parishes and implement sustainable energy initiatives in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 25 January 2015<\/h3>\nLet Technology Lead Way In Education<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The merger of education and innovation in this decade as the standard\u00a0modus operandi<\/em>\u00a0is, without contradiction, one of the most important things the ministry tasked with educating the populace can do\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The National Cyber Security Strategy is to be launched this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n