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A roundup of ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 16 February to Sunday 22 February 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 16 February 2015<\/h3>\n

BTC Mobile Towers Require $20k Co-Location Upgrade<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A senior Digicel executive has bemoaned the failure to design existing Bahamian cell phone towers for co-usage, suggesting it will cost $20,000 per location to modify them\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC\u00a0union fears competition<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) President Bernard Evans said yesterday he does not believe the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is ready for competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bidder: Mobile Licence Process Is \u2018World Class\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A leading contender for the Bahamas\u2019 second cellular licence has described the bidding process as \u201cworld class\u201d, and among the best of 50 such exercises he has been involved in\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Call For Clarity Over Cellphone Licence<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 OPPOSITION Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest is calling on the government to clarify details surrounding the set up of the country\u2019s second mobile services provider amid what he believes to be confusion about what will happen to the 51 per cent majority share in the company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Aiming To Be \u2018Full Service Provider\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Digicel will ultimately become a \u201cfull service provider\u201d in the Bahamian communications market if it wins the second cellular licence, as it attacks this process with \u201cfull gusto\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel\u00a0likely not interested in third mobile license<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Digicel, one of the three companies vying for the country\u2019s second cellular service license, will likely not pursue the potential third license due to limited market share and a three-year delay between licenses, according Digicel Vice President of Business Development Frank O\u2019Carroll\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel: Local Ownership No Business \u2018Limit\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Digicel would not have bid on the second mobile licence if it was unhappy with the Government\u2019s insistence that the winner be 51 per cent majority Bahamian-owned, a senior executive saying it did not see this condition as \u201climiting\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Targets 1,300 Jobs In Network Roll-Out And Launch<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Digicel will create an estimated 1,300 direct and indirect jobs via its network roll-out and launch if chosen as the second Bahamian mobile operator, as it takes aim at \u201ca sleepy incumbent\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel: \u2018We\u2019ll Cross Union Bridge When We Reach It\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Digicel is unconcerned about trade union hostility towards its bid for the Bahamas\u2019 second cellular licence, a senior executive telling Tribune Business: \u201cWe\u2019ll cross that bridge when we come to it.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ownership, rollout plans criticised; govt intends to delay third licence until 2018<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Pan-Caribbean operator Digicel has questioned the Bahamian government\u2019s policies regarding the liberalisation of the cellular market, the Nassau Guardian writes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Williams:\u00a0 BTC positioned for competition<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 As the government moves to liberalize the telecommunications sector, Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) CEO Leon Williams has one message: Bring it on\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

“Belize – Telecoms IP Networks Digital Media and Forecasts” Published<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 One the smaller countries in Central America, Belize is the only English-speaking nation in the region, and has closer affinities with countries in the Caribbean than with its immediate neighbours\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New Digicel boss wants standards raised<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The new Digicel boss in Cayman says his priority is to raise standards and give customers a better service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dominican_RepublicClaro to invest DOP 35 bln in Dominican Republic<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Dominican mobile operator Claro aims to invest nearly DOP 35 billion in its local operation within the next three years, El Caribe reports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

Wheatley slams Gov’t for failing to bring ICT legislation to safeguard citizens’ privacy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Opposition spokesman on Science, ICT & Digital Society Development Dr Andrew Wheatley is today highlighting the recent controversy regarding the National Security Interest in Personal Property (NSIPP) regime, which led to a shutdown of the website by the Government, as yet another manifestation of the gaps that exist in the ICT landscape\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Draft on Advancing Telecommunications in the OECS<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean telecommunication sector and wider information and communication technologies (ICT) industry are in a state of transition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hyatt Begins Offering Free Wi-Fi<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Hyatt has officially begun offering free Wi-Fi in all of its hotels and resorts worldwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Riding the Waves of the Future<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Yes, that was the theme of this year’s Caribbean Cable and Telecommunications Association (CCTA) conference. This annual event was held in sunny Montego Bay, Jamaica, over the first week of February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech News – Tech Problem Of The Week<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Some persons will say that the’90s were the last decade in which persons invested in forming genuine relationships or showing true emotion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NEL reports better performance from TSTT<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 National Enterprises Limited (NEL) has already evaluated ownership structure options for TSTT, so when the acquisition of Columbus International by Cable and Wireless (CWC) is finalised a structure can be put in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 17 February 2015<\/h3>\n

Mobile \u2018Holdingco\u2019 To Be National PPP Fund<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The \u2018HoldingCo\u2019 that will have a 51 per cent majority stake in the Bahamas\u2019 second mobile operator is being structured as a national investment fund, which will ultimately \u201cexpand its reach\u201d into private-public partnerships (PPPs) and other economic opportunities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

SPECIAL REPORT \u2014 Slow broadband in regulator\u2019s spotlight<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Nearly 18 months ago, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission held a small celebration at Maria\u2019s by the Sea, a routine event that was supposed to be a happy \u201cre-launch\u201d of the agency. Then Communication and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool rose to speak\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FTC discontinues investigation of CWC, Columbus deal<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has discontinued its investigation into the purchase by Cable & Wireless of Columbus Communication, which operates Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Customers Will Never Lose Unused Data Again: Company Launches Rollover Data<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel 4G Data customers will no longer have to worry about losing their unused data when their current plan expires, thanks to the introduction of Rollover Data by the island\u2019s leading telecommunications company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 18 February 2015<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/www.eleutheranews.com\/\"BTC\u00a0eyes staff cuts<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) intends to offer voluntary separation packages to as many as 150 employees, The Nassau Guardian understands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable Prices<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 EDITOR, The Tribune. Following my viewing on television media a night ago, and listening attentively to the discussion on the impending fee hikes of Cable Bahamas products, and their services to the Bahamian public; I personally say no, to such raises, and, for many reasons\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W revenue up by six per cent<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 CABLE & WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (CWC) is reporting an improved financial performance, including in Barbados where the company says revenue has increased by six per cent since the launch of the Upgrade Barbados initiative late last year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuba temporarily cuts price of Internet access<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Cuba has temporarily reduced the hourly charge for using state-run Internet cafes in the country’s first small but substantive public move to increase online access since the declaration of detente with the US\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CANTO\u2019s 31st Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition to focus on \u201cImproving Lives Through Broadband Innovation\u201d<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 CANTO will hold its 31st Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition (CANTO 2015) in Miami Florida from the 26 to 31st July 2015, with the theme \u201cImproving Lives through Broadband Innovation\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Seminar\u00a0Mobile Spectrum Management.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 On February 16th 2015 Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP-SXM) hosted a seminar on Next Generation Mobile Spectrum Management at Divi Little Bay Beach resort, to educate St. Maarten Telecom providers on several topics that are important to effectively manage a mobile telecom network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 19 February 2015<\/h3>\n

BTC:\u00a0No comment on cell tower design accusation<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has issued proposed regulations that would require operators of mobile networks, where possible, to share facilities and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC\u00a0unions on alert<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Executives of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) managers and line staff unions said they will do \u201cwhatever it takes\u201d to save the Bahamian jobs that are threatened\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Wanted To Cut 200 Jobs Pre-Xmas<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Government intervened to prevent the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) laying off some 200 staff before Christmas, forcing the company to delay the process until the New Year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FNM Deputy: \u2018No One Satisfied\u2019 With BTC<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition\u2019s deputy leader yesterday said the Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) desire to shed another 150 jobs was \u201cnot a surprise\u201d, especially given its relatively poor performance post-privatisation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ON THE LEFT: Relevance a key point<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 WE SEEM TO BE hearing about new branches of the future constantly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ON THE RIGHT: Major role for technology<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 I THINK AS A SOCIETY we have not yet fully caught on to using channels besides branches and there is very little that can be done in the physical branch that cannot be done through alternative channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

THE ISSUE: Embracing e-commerce<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 IF YOU WALK INTO a branch owned by any of the five commercial banks operating in Barbados, chances are you will see a line of customers waiting to be serviced by a teller\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"British_Virgin_IslandsEDITORIAL \u2014 VI needs top-tier Internet service<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Because Internet service in the Virgin Islands still leaves much to be desired, we are encouraged by ongoing efforts toward improvement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet service draws complaints<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Poor Internet and questionable cell phone service are simply part of a wider culture of poor customer service, and low service expectations, in the Virgin Islands. Simply put, telecom services in the territory are a rip-off\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Plan to roll out faster mobile Internet<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Twenty years ago, ads placed by Cable & Wireless began appearing in the pages of this newspaper depicting a smiling surfer selling dial-up Internet access to the \u201cInformation Super Highway.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech companies want Caymanians for jobs<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Tomorrow\u2019s tech sector jobs are available today in Cayman Enterprise City, where companies there are seeking Caymanians to fill those roles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UTS Carries Out 4G LTE Trial In Curacao<\/h4>\n

Curacao <\/em>\u2013 Curacao\u2019s telecoms firm UTS is currently testing its 4G LTE service. The two-week trial is expected to be completed on today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Jamaica gets new boss, O’Brien goes regional<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica CEO Barry O\u2019Brien is to be promoted to the role of Director of Business Development for Digicel Caribbean and Central America and Board Director for Digicel Barbados after two years at the helm of Digicel in Kingston\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica Launches Cybersecurity Strategy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica has officially launched a new \u201ccybersecurity strategy\u201d for the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Opposition concerned about pace of ICT sector reform<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In response to the Government’s approval of the Cable & Wireless and Flow merger, the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) says it is concerned about the pace at which the Government is approaching reforms to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Online\u00a0protest launched to promote awareness of child abuse in St Lucia<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Zandoli International Foundation has embarked on a peaceful online protest for the silent victims of child molestation and sexual abuse in Saint Lucia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Trinidad_and_TobagoSacha Thompson now Digicel CEO for T&T<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Trinidad and Tobago chief executive John Delves has been promoted to the role of Digicel regional CEO for Trinidad and Tobago, the French West Indies, Suriname and Barbados, the mobile telecoms provider announced yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT deploys LTE technology in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 State-controlled telecoms company Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has deployed LTE technology to replace its WiMax infrastructure, Telesemana reports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 20 February 2015<\/h3>\n

BTC TV services to begin testing on Long Island<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has been further developing, improving and expanding the BTC network to transform the entire country into a connected Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Union Moves For Strike Vote<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)employees yesterday staged a sick-out in protest at plans to cut up to 150 jobs, with the union representing its line-staff indicating it has applied for a strike vote\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov\u2019t Extends Web Shop Bid Deadline<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Government has extended the deadline for web shops to submit their licence bids by two-and-a-half weeks to March 10, with both sides yet to completely resolve their differences on how the sector\u2019s taxes are to be calculated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnis\u00a0appears to back Cable Bahamas bid for license<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 During his contribution to debate on the mid-year budget communication in the House of Assembly yesterday \u2014 and based on the fact that it is 100 percent Bahamian-owned \u2014 Free National Movement Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis seemed to endorse the bid of Cable Bahamas Ltd. (CBL) for the second mobile license, due to be awarded before summer 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PM To Meet BTC CEO<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 PRIME Minister Perry Christie expects to meet with BTC CEO Leon Williams sometime this week to discuss the company\u2019s plans to streamline staff in preparation for liberalisation of the mobile services sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sick-out\u00a0hits BTC<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Some workers at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) called in sick yesterday, forcing BTC to close its flagship store in the Mall at Marathon and several other locations on New Providence and the Family Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Sick Outs’ Close Doors On Stores<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union has filed an application for a strike vote against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company, union president Bernard Evans said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Columbus Business Solutions brings true redundancy to Barbados\u2019 Business Landscape<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Everything breaks down eventually. That is a fact of life so there needs to be methods put in place to deal with these eventualities especially in the world of ICT, where millions of investment and profit dollars are at risk, in addition to the brand\u2019s reputation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech company offers \u201cfoot in door\u201d with paid internships for Caymanians<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Landing a career in any industry takes drive, determination, and some experience\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"CubaBreathe-It Opens Cuban Market For Mobotix Products<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Together with MOBOTIX and our local partner, Breathe-IT has organized the first two MOBOTIX training seminars in Cuba and has certified 40 people after completing an intense training\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Information technology should be one of Guyana\u2019s focal points<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, The recent advances in information technology are becoming central to the process of socio-economic development in many countries worldwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable compendium: a guide to the week\u2019s submarine and terrestrial developments<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Caribbean IXP, which is backed by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), the Caribbean Network Operators Group and Packet Clearing House\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWU leader: Conflict of interest in CWC\/Columbus merger<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Most of the US$5 billion earned annually by the region\u2019s telecommunication sector is taken away by foreign multinationals, Joseph Remy, secretary general of the Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU), said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow\/LIME merger will bring “truly intergrated services” \u2014 Hume<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 AS the merger between LIME and Columbus Communication Jamaica Ltd looms, the Flow cable operator has vowed it will continue to “outclass” its competitors in customer service, according to a news release yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 21 February 2015<\/h3>\n

\u2018Govt\u00a0should do more to protect BTC\u2008workers\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday said the government can and should do more to protect the workers who will be laid off from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Miller:\u00a0Unions have sucked BTC\u2008dry<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Talls Pines MP Leslie Miller said yesterday that while he is sorry for the families of those who will lose their jobs at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), he added that the workers have been \u201ctheir own worst enemy\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel makes key changes<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 After leaving Barbados almost two years ago to serve as chief executive officer of Digicel Jamaica, Barry O\u2019Brien is to refocus his energies on the domestic market as a newly appointed director for the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Chinese spyware discovery revives Caribbean cyber-security fears<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Lenovo, the Chinese computer manufacturer that has supplied tens of thousands of laptops to Caribbean governments, is reportedly selling computers that come preinstalled with spyware that hijacks encrypted web sessions and may make users vulnerable to cyber-attacks, security researchers said this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Remy: Focus on cable deal, not Rowley \u2018fun\u2019<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) has criticised the attention being given to photo\u00adgraphs of Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley dancing with a masquerader during Carnival celebrations in San Fernando last Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Trinidad union to mount protest against CWC\/Flow merger<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) says it plans to step up action to prevent the Trinidad and Tobago government giving regulatory support to moves by the British telecommunications giant, Cable and Wireless Communication (CWC) to acquire Columbus Communication\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 22 February 2015<\/h3>\n

\"GuyanaA look at cyber crimes<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 It speaks well for Guyana\u2019s recognition that the convergence of computing and communications and the exponential growth of digital technology (cyberspace) although bringing enormous benefits also carry great risks as evidenced by the enhanced capacity of individual offenders and criminal networks to exploit new vulnerabilities exposed in the relatively new concept of cyber crime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel lifts daily cap on internet usage<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Mobile giant, Digicel, has announced an end to daily cap for its internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

K\/News to seek Chinese, InterPol help on website cyber attack<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The management of Kaieteur News is examining legal options after several instances of its website coming under attack in recent weeks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber security predictions for 2015<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/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

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