{"id":73068,"date":"2015-02-09T07:54:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T12:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=73068"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:36:57","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:36:57","slug":"roundup-week-8-february-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2015\/02\/roundup-week-8-february-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 8 February 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 2 February to 8 February 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 2 February 2015<\/h3>\n

GT&T unveils cheaper, ten times faster internet speed this year<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 As local telecoms companies ready for an open market, with new liberalization laws expected, there is good news for customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Opposition welcomes National Cyber Security Strategy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Opposition spokesperson on Science, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Digital Society Development Dr Andrew Wheatley has welcomed the creation and launch of the National Cyber Security Strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Emerges as the Chairman of CANTO\u2019s Board of Directors<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 On the 26th of January, Digicel was voted Chairman of the CANTO Board of Directors at the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CANTO held in Paramaribo Suriname\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mitchell: Roaming bill too high<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell said roaming charges pose a challenge to an integrated Caribbean platform and are too costly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 3 February 2015<\/h3>\n

Union Boss: Cable Staff Set To Take Strike Vote<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A trade union leader yesterday said Cable Bahamas employees had agreed to take a strike vote, following Friday\u2019s \u2018sick out\u2019 and increasing frustration over the company\u2019s failure to conclude an industrial agreement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dominican_RepublicHaitian radio and TV interference covers 40% of the border<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 The spokesman for the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) in the Senate said that Haitian radio and telephone interference in the border area is reaching nearly 40%, which causes cultural, social and economic damage as well as endangers national security\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

J$29-b upgrade coming for LIME<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIME Jamaica today announced that parent company Cable and Wireless Communications PLC (CWC) is currently in Jamaica to give an update on a planned J$29-billion investment in technology upgrade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME To Pay Digicel $1.5 Billion<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunication company LIME is to pay more than $1.5 billion to its competitor Digicel (Jamaica ) Limited for wrongly withholding money due for calls from LIME’s fixed-line customers to Digicel mobile phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LaRocque: Critical role for ICT in Caricom<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 ICT is the new frontier for regional integration, Caricom Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque said yesterday as he underscored the critical role of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in the integration architecture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Minister defends approval of CWC\/Columbus<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Just weeks after approving the US$3 billion acquisition of Columbus International by Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC), Phillip Paulwell, Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, has defended the decision\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Nevis seniors commence computer classes<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens of Nevis now have the opportunity to learn to communicate with family and friends via the internet, through an eight-week introduction to computer class\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet Society comes to T&T this week<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Internet Society Deploy360 Programme will extend the discussion of emerging technology issues to more countries and promote technology dialogue at a local level through the addition of regions to its 2015 ION Conference Series\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 4 February 2015<\/h3>\n

Frank Schilling: Unlocking the value of domain names<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 There are many residents of Grand Cayman who have probably never heard of Frank Schilling nor of his Cayman-based companies, Uniregistry and DomainNameSales\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Premier seeks CCTV upgrades<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Government will significantly step up its investment in CCTV cameras around the island amid concerns that the quality of the images is not high enough at night\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digitalization of Civil Registry at an advanced stage<\/h4>\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 The long waiting period in obtaining documents from government\u2019s Registry will soon be a thing of the past\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GT&T promises internet upgrade \u2018in near future\u2019<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Fixed line incumbent Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) has announced that it will introduce faster and cheaper fixed internet services \u2018in the very near future\u2019, whilst plans to upgrade its mobile networks with 3G and 4G technology are also in the works but will have to wait for the government approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel labels Netflix streaming index unfair<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 NETFLIX, the US-based movie streaming company, has published an index that lists Digicel Jamaica as streaming its services at the slowest rate among providers in 26 nations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC holds first Board meeting for 2015 in Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica is hosting the first Board meeting of LIME’s parent company, Cable and Wireless Communication (CWC) for 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT sector fundamental to CARICOM growth and development, says secretary general<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u00ad\u2013 Irwin LaRocque, secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on Monday underscored the critical role that the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) had to play in the integration architecture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS calls for removal of roaming rates<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The St Lucia-based Organisation of Eastern States (OECS) Commission is calling for the removal of roaming fees attached to mobile calls between the nine-member sub-regional grouping\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Saint_Kitts_and_NevisDigicel launches \u2018Digicel space\u2019 Mobile Cloud Solution<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Digicel St. Kitts and Nevis today launched its innovative cloud storage solution, \u201cDigicel Space\u201d, a product that allows customers to backup and share information such as photos, videos, contacts and documents \u2013 safely and securely\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Information system upgrade begins at Nevis\u2019 Alexandra Hospital<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Health Ministry on Nevis continues to make strides to improve health care delivery on the island. The Alexandra Hospital began the first of a two-phase hospital system upgrade on Friday 30 January, 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 5 February 2015<\/h3>\n

Former owners of BTL, BEL demand utilities back<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) asked the parties in the voluminous case of the acquisitions of Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) and Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) to submit on January 23 their suggestions for how the court addresses the issue of awards in its forthcoming judgment in the case, which was heard last December at its seat in Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

What if BTL Returns to Private Ownership?<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 With the decision by the C.C.J. imminent, there are already questions about the real, on the ground situation with Belize Telemedia Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Frank Schilling: A man who knows his domains<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The narrative of Frank Schilling is a success story, punctuated with a cautionary tale for Cayman\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

HBO Expands Reach In The Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHBO is proud to announce this expansion with Digicel in the Caribbean, further demonstrating our commitment to the region and signifying another positive step towards establishing legitimate relationships with authorized distributors in these markets,\u201d said Javier Figueras, Corporate Vice President of Affiliate Relations at HBO Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

International Telecommunications Union: ITUI50 Awards Call for Nominations<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated each year on 17 May, marks the anniversary of the signature of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865, which led to the creation of the International Telecommunication Union… more<\/a><\/p>\n

BLINK\u2019s \u2018TV anywhere\u2019 is a game changer<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 BLINK Entertainment customers can look forward to viewing TV anywhere, at any time, on any device with an internet connection\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Trinidad_and_TobagoBlink Entertainment introduces \u2018TV anywhere\u2019<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Blink Entertainment customers can look forward to viewing TV anywhere, at any time, on any device with an internet connection\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

US$7m needed for cellphone jammers<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An additional US$7m is needed to procure cellular phone jammers to be placed at the prisons throughout the country to ensure that criminals are prevented from having contact with the outside world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 6 February 2015<\/h3>\n

BTC now providing LTE coverage in Acklins Bahamas<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC now has over ninety LTE sites nationally. Just recently three of the six mobile towers in Acklins were upgraded to provide 4G LTE services to the island. The towers located at Lovely Bay, Spring Point and Salina Point, now have 4G LTE services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Business introduces affordable range of cyber security solutions<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 ICT solutions provider Digicel Business says it has introduced an affordable suite of cyber security options for businesses under its cloud-managed security portfolio\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ja has world’s fastest Government and regulator, says Dehring<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 LIME Jamaica Chairman Chris Dehring has likened the speed of the Government’s approval of the CWC\/Columbus merger to that of the island’s world-beating athletes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME to pay Digicel for withholding money<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunication company Lime is to pay more than J$1.5 billion to Digicel (Jamaica) Ltd for wrongly withholding money due for calls from Lime\u2019s fixed-line customers to Digicel mobile phones,\u201d the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper reported\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"JamaicaNetflix Ranks Digicel As Slowest In The Region<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Internet content provider Netflix has panned Digicel’s wireless service as the slowest in the Latin American and Caribbean region – a ranking the telecoms dismissed as flawed analysis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Moving Fast To Address ‘Cell Hell’ Grouses<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 We have taken note of the article headlined ‘Jamaica’s cell hell’, published in The Gleaner on Monday, January 19, 2015, written by your columnist, Dr Garth A. Rattray\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Paulwell Not In Full Agreement With Our Internet Penetration Report<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Technology Minister Phillip Paulwell is pouring cold water on the latest Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) annual report, which has revealed continued low levels of Internet penetration on the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Samsung launches selfie-designed smartphones<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 SOUTH Korean technology company Samsung has launched its newest smartphones on the Jamaican market — Galaxy A3 and A5\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Antigua welcomes CWC\/Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Antigua welcomes the US $3 billion merger between Cable and Wireless Corporation and Columbus International but a regulatory framework must be in place first, Melford Nicholas, the island\u2019s Minister of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Information Technology said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cybercrime threat to region<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean countries are at risk of cyber terrorism attacks and cybercrimes as the developing world boosts its information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, according to Phillip Paulwell, president of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS calls for removal of roaming rates<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is calling for the removal of roaming fees on mobile calls between the nine-member sub-regional grouping\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS to tighten regulations in ICT sector<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Market competition within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector was discussed at the 60th meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority held on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Leading Entertainment Provider Launches With Digicel In Six Countries<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 HBO Latin America, the sole authorized distributor of HBO content in the Caribbean, continues its expansion in the market through a recent commercial agreement with Digicel in several countries, including Turks & Caicos, Dominica, Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla and Jamaica, with further growth planned down the line\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMyDigicel App\u201d – Customer Care Solutions in the Palm of your Hands<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Gone are the days when you had to rely on a store to purchase credit or call customer care to find out your data balance, all thanks to the new and improved \u201cMyDigicel App\u201d. Digicel St. Kitts and Nevis customers can now take care of many of their customer service needs straight from their handsets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm, UTS face problems in upgrading local networks<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Given difficulties experienced by telecommunications consumers which have become worse recently, The Daily Herald has approached the two main Internet and telephony providers, TelEm Group and United Telecommunication Services (UTS), for insight\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 7 February 2015<\/h3>\n

Amateur Radio Club Gets C\u2019dIan Aid<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 THE Government of Canada will provide over CA$25,000 to the Saint Lucia Amateur Radio Club to improve amateur radio coverage and communication in Saint Lucia, in the event of a disaster\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 8 February 2015<\/h3>\n

Grenada PM calls for unity in plans to develop Single CARICOM space<\/h4>\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell Monday said there were still many “vexing” issues confronting the Caribbean as it moves to establish a single Caribbean Community (CARICOM) information, communication and technology (ICT) space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Lenovo introduces cutting edge technologies to business community<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Officials of the Lenovo Group Limited, in collaboration with local technology giant STARR Computer Inc. and Vishnu Panday Associates, hosted a technology forum for corporate and business entities at the Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday last\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Royale PC replaces tablet<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Claudienne, On January 22, 2014, I bought a Super Pad IVIEW seven inch Android Tablet at Royale PC & Electronics Ltd, Shop 2 Tropical Plaza, 12 Constant Spring Road. The price of the tablet was $22,000\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Beyond the digital divide<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 By 2016, one per cent of the world\u2019s population will own more than half of its wealth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Leaders reject establishment of OECS consumer protection body<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Leaders at the just concluded 60th OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States), Authority meeting in Martinique have rejected a proposal for the establishment of the Eastern Caribbean Competition Commission, which would serve as the main consumer protection body for member states\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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