{"id":76464,"date":"2015-06-01T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2015-06-01T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=76464"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:29:07","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:29:07","slug":"roundup-week-31-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2015\/06\/roundup-week-31-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 31 May 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 25 May to Sunday 31 May 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 25 May 2015<\/h3>\n

Decision Tomorrow On Cable Channel Shutdown<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 De facto\u00a0Information Minister Sandrea Falconer and representatives of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), including its chairman, Professor Hopeton Dunn and Executive Director Cordel Green, are expected to take part in a meeting tomorrow,\u00a0The Gleaner\u00a0understands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean ‘significant’ to global Internet governance, ICANN says<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 A top executive of the non-profit that oversees all the Internet addresses has described the Caribbean as \u201csignificant\u201d to the governance of the global Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 26 May 2015<\/h3>\n

Global\u00a0SIM sticker provides relief from roaming charges<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Lifeline IT Group of Companies (Litsgroup), a Bahamian owned and operated company, has launched \u201cKnowRoaming\u201d, a global SIM (subscriber identity module) sticker and service which reportedly automatically connects mobile phones to global cellular carriers, while providing significantly reduced voice and data roaming rates when traveling abroad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"DominicaDominica Planning Broadband Upgrade<\/h4>\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 Dominica is planning a major broadband upgrade, according to Telecom Minister Kelvar Darroux\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Travelling For Business Or Pleasure? Digicel\u2019s Roam Like You\u2019re Home Has Got You Covered<\/h4>\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 With the Summer Holidays and the Caribbean Carnival season quickly approaching, Digicel\u00a0 has re launched its Roam Like You\u2019re Home service with even more Value for customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC group revenue higher at US$1.8b<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Just months after completing its acquisition of Columbus International, Cable and Wireless Communications Plc (CWC) has announced that its group revenue is up four per cent to US$1.8 billion for the year ended March 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuba to host LACNIC 25 next May<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cuba will host a significant gathering of the regional Internet community next year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Disrupting Caribbean Banking Technology<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Customers across the Caribbean look longingly at innovations in the US and other markets, such as full-service online and mobile banking, marketplace lending facilities and merchant payment solutions. The open question is if, or when, similar facilities will become available locally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

French Caribbean moves to establish stronger Internet<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Internet users in the\u00a0French Caribbean could soon be enjoying\u00a0better, more resilient Internet services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 27 May 2015<\/h3>\n

The Empty URCA Board Seat<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 At its annual Town Meeting to present its 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Annual Plan to the public on May 21st, the vacancy for the third non-executive Board member was evident although unmentioned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Urca Refutes Cable\u2019S 13% Budget Rise Fear<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has refuted Cable Bahamas\u2019 concerns over the 13.2 per cent year-over-year increase in its operating budget, denying that this is to finance a \u2018ramp up\u2019 in preparation for energy sector regulation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Experience more with Digicel<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is chartering a new road map with its network. Cayman 27\u2032s Ben Meade talks to Martin Bould and Raul Nicholson Coe\u00a0about some changes coming and what it means for customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Flag-map_of_JamaicaCable Operators Get Three-Month Extension<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica’s largest cable provider, Flow, plans to make full use of the three-month extension given yesterday to cable operators by the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) to cease the illegal transmission of cable channels or regularise their licensing arrangements with United States cable content generators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Man fined for stealing computer monitors<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A man, who confessed to stealing computer monitors, was slapped with a $150,000 fine when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court last Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital disruption \u2013 short fuse, big bang<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 DIGITAL DISRUPTION is simply a term used to describe the changes \u2013 both positive and threatening \u2013 that are occurring in our world due to advancements in technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 28 May 2015<\/h3>\n

Charlie, Charlie, are you here?<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Yesterday, Bishop Charlesworth Browne of the Christian Ministries Centre sounded the alarm. In a fairly sensational interview, the good bishop warned members of the public and in particular school children to desist from playing a new \u201cdemonic\u201d game that has become popular on social media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Charlie Charlie\u2019 game blamed for student faintings at Jennings Secondary<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 A group of students attending Jennings Secondary School (JSS) who were allegedly playing the \u201cdemonic\u201d Charlie Charlie Challenge were rushed to hospital after they fainted on Wednesday, individuals familiar with the situation have told OBSERVER media<\/em>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PM\u00a0confirms cellular liberalization delay<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Christie administration will miss its self-imposed May deadline for introducing the second mobile license holder, with no clear future deadline in sight, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Selection Of Mobile Provider Has Been Delayed<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE selection of the country\u2019s second cellular mobile provider has been delayed, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed during his 2015-2016 Budget communication yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Website Launched To Focus On Bahamian Issues<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced the launch of new government website aimed at facilitating an ongoing national conversation about the country\u2019s future\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable thief convicted, LIME commends cops<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In a letter to the commissioner of police, Dr Carl Williams, telecommunications company LIME commended Detective Corporal Paul Evans, Corporal Peter White and District Constable Michael Bryan for apprehending an alleged cable thief\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ministry of Local Government to improve customer service with training from Digicel<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With a focus on improving the standard of customer service in public sector entities across the island, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is set to embark on an extensive customer service training programme which will be delivered by telecommunications company Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Concerns as \u2018demonic\u2019 game spreads to schools<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Concerns over what is being referred to as a “demon-summoning game” known as the “Charlie Charlie Challenge” has spread to high schools in St. Maarten\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OAS and FIRST Sign Agreement to Improve Hemispheric Response to Cyber Incidents<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) signed an agreement to cooperate in the promotion of a cyber security culture and measures to improve responses to cyber incidents\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"OECSOECS E-Payment forum<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The competitive business unit of the OECS secretariat is exploring ways of enhancing the relatively under-developed payment services system in the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Savings through merger<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 WHEN THE DUST SETTLES on the merger between Cable & Wireless (C&W) and Columbus in Barbados, the combined entity will be saving $214 million in operational costs initially\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Where Is The Public Consultation?<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:<\/strong> Recently, it was announced that the merger between Cable & Wireless Communications (LIME) and Columbus Communications Inc (Flow) had been completed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean Mobile Innovation Project (CMIP)\/Start-UP Jamaica Challenge and CodeSprint 2015<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Mobile Innovation Project (CMIP) is a component of the Entrepreneurship Programme for Innovation in the Caribbean (EPIC), which is funded through the World Bank, InfoDev and the Canadian Government to the tune of $20M CAD\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

AgriNeTT app for farmers UWI App tech taking crops to new heights<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DURING International Bio-diversity Day at The Green Market Santa Cruz last Saturday, several farmers had the opportunity to test a suite of experimental smartphone apps developed at UWI as part of a collaboration between the Department of Computing and Information Technology and the Department of Food Production\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TTSEC launches redesigned website and new app<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The T&T Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) has launched a new investor education microsite, www.investucatett.com, as part of its continued investor education thrust\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Why are our educators so superstitious?<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 President of the National Parent\/Teacher Association Zena Ramatali is warning against the \u201cCharlie Charlie\u201d game which has been trending globally over the last few days and is now being played by children in local schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 29 May 2015<\/h3>\n

The Bahamas Participates in Regional ICT Discussions<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The region\u2019s ICT community will be watching as 14 contributions and proposals on topics such as: International Mobile Roaming, Mobile Money, Universal Service, Economic Impact of Over The Top applications, OTTs, and broadband and International Internet Connectivity are presented to the International Telecommunication Union ITU in the coming months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

By Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority \u2018Demonic\u2019 game<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into reports of strange and disturbing student behaviour at some schools, after the students reportedly played an increasingly popular game known as the Charlie Charlie Challenge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Charlie, Charlie ban!<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Education yesterday has issued a ban against students playing ‘Charlie, Charlie Challenge’ in schools, ordering the close monitoring of students to ensure that they do not engage in what is widely viewed as a demonic game\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Pastor warns of demon possession playing Charlie-Charlie<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A noted Jamaican pastor has sounded an urgent warning about the ill-effects of playing the creeping game phenomenon Charlie-Charlie Challenge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Appeals Court Rules Digicel Was Right In Refusing To Hand Over Call Data To INDECOM<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Court of Appeal today ruled that telecommunications company Digicel was right when it refused to hand over certain telephone records to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable Extension Institutionalising Criminality<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: The announcement that the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica has given cable operators an additional three months to continue to pirate copyright materials owned by American entities is so shocking and outrageous that one could not avoid feeling very nauseous at its full implications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Local number portability deadline extended<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications industry participants have been granted an 18-day extension in order to facilitate the seamless roll-out of Local Number Portability (LNP). The new date is Monday, June 22, 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Number Portability Deadline Extended<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications industry participants have been granted an 18-day extension in order to facilitate the roll-out of Local Number Portability (LNP). The new date is Monday, June 22, 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Three Tech Start-Ups Make Their Mark In Business Pitch To Financiers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaican tech start-ups got a chance to make the perfect pitch last Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"CableC&W on mission to dominate<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 CABLE & WIRELESS (C&W) is targetting major growth in Barbados and the region now that it has received the green light and is merging with former rival Columbus… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless Pioneers The Use Of Drone Technology For Post Hurricane Surveillance In The Region<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 First Telecoms Provider in the Region to Introduce Post-Hurricane Drone Surveillance to Assess Tower and Fibre Network for Damage – A Quicker, Safer Approach to Network Restoration\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Charlie Charlie presents challenges for Caribbean schools<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Several Caribbean countries are reporting that school children have been rushed to hospital after playing the \u201cdemonic\u201d game \u201cCharlie Charlie\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital Literacy for Caribbean Youth<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 All of us who achieve any level of digital literacy will know straight off that we could not effectively use our cell phones, tablets, lap tops, or desk tops or skilfully navigate and make meaning of the Internet, if we were not able to read and write and to understand words, numbers and symbols\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Launches Trade-In Programme<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is making it easier and more affordable to own a smartphone with the launch of its new trade-in programme which offers customers the best value by giving them a chance to turn in their used or defective handsets and receive credit towards the purchase of a brand new one\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tourism Mobile Application Launched<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Former Press Secretary to the Nevis Island Administration, Mervin Hanley has launched a mobile application that helps to promote St. Kitts and Nevis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Email advisory<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 As of June 30th 2015, Google, Google Apps ISP service provider, will discontinue email service for domain tstt.net.tt\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Students urged not to try out demonic game<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Several students at a north Trinidad secondary school received the fright of their lives while engaging in a game which is the latest Internet craze called \u201cCharlie Charlie.\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT e-mail domain to close<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 E-mail addresses using the “@tstt.net.tt” domain will be discontinued shortly, telecoms provider TSTT said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 30 May 2015<\/h3>\n

Evil force real, says Brome<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Retired Anglican Bishop of Barbados Right Reverend Dr Rufus Brome has acknowledged that evil is real in the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Husbands: Stay away from Charlie game<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Saying he had heard at least one scary story from clients about what they had witnessed, a youth counsellor is appealing to Barbadian school children to stay away from the Charlie Charlie challenge craze sweeping the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: DGS students excel during software development workshop<\/h4>\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 On Friday 22nd May, 2015 local software development business, Tropicode Software Solutions and Jolly\u2019s Pharmacy Ltd collaborated to award the commendable efforts of the 4th<\/sup> form Information Technology class of the Dominica Grammar School\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Trinidad_and_TobagoAccountants look at network security<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 T&T\u2019s energy-based economy and the foreign energy companies that operate on the island are potential targets of international terrorist groups said Dr Darren Hayes, assistant professor of Information Technology at Pace University, New York\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 31 May 2015<\/h3>\n

Easy Switch To JPS EBILL – Gleaner Online Offers Free Subscription To Customers Who Make The Change<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has re-energised its electronic bill (EBILL) to make opting in more convenient for its customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Delayed again!<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JAMAICA will have to wait another 22 days to begin switching from one mobile carrier to the next following an announcement that telecoms giant LIME is still not ready for the implementation of number portability\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

Online error creates fear of terrorist activity<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, In the process of purchasing some phones from a supplier in the USA, I wired the money to the company online via NCB\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Media Etiquette 101<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Within the past 5-10 years or so, social media has been the rage. If you’re not doing social media, you’re not saying anything, not keeping up with the time and just old school. So what? Maybe old school is still the way to go. Old school works\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICANN Chief Announces Resignation At LACNIC 23<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The head of the non-profit group that oversees all Internet addresses will step down in March 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Online Science and technology Research Database launched<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science and Technology, with the support of the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) moved one step closer toward increasing innovation and funding for Research and Development (R&D) in Science and Technology, with the launch of an online Science and Technology Research Database for Trinidad and Tobago, aptly coined STResearchTT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image credits: \u00a0carterse<\/a><\/em> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em>; \u00a0Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; \u00a0SKNVibes<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n

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