{"id":78290,"date":"2015-08-31T06:30:21","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T11:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=78290"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:26:57","slug":"roundup-week-30-august-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2015\/08\/roundup-week-30-august-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 30 August 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24 August to Sunday 30 August 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 24 August 2015<\/h3>\n

TALKBACK: Not going with FLOW\u2019s spin<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 This was the response of many online readers after FLOW\u2019s managing director Niall Sheehy assured customers last week that technical staff were working around the clock to resolve their problems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominican Republic to regulate roaming and premium SMS<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) is working on the regulation of international mobile roaming services, Premium SMS services and the use of public telecommunications services for debt collection purposes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti – Education : The digital technologies to serve students with special needs<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 As part of the school policy of inclusion of the Ministry of Education (MENFP) aiming the effective support of children with special educational needs, the School Adaptation Committee and of Social Support (CASAS), in partnership with the Haitian Society for Aid to the Blind (SHAA) organized a three days seminar on the theme “The digital and pedagogical accessibility”, aimed at supporting new initiatives, relying on the use of Information and Communication Technologies for Education (ICTE) and prepare trainers of trainers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Excited About LIME\/Flow Brand<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I’ve noticed the LIME and Flow brand gradually coming together to form a ‘new brand’\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Letter Of The Day: Conditions Should Accompany Lime\/Flow Deal<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: Are we fools or what? On January 15, the Government of Jamaica approved the merger of telecommunications giants LIME and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech Times: Written And Compiled By Kareem Latouche And Stephanie Lyew<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Root Directory – The root directory is the top of the filing system. In a computer it is the file that contains all the information of the system files, similar to a directory of names and numbers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWU calls for rebate for cable company customers<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers\u2019 Union (CWU) is demanding that the Telecommunications Authority of T&T (TATT) mandate all subscription television providers rebate customers for providing channels for which they do not have intellectual property rights\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PM: 95,000 laptops given to students<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday vowed to never to stop laptop distributions to students if she is returned to office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 25 August 2015<\/h3>\n

Local company Explore The Bahamas launches smartphone app<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Locally-owned travel company Explore The Bahamas has launched a smartphone app for The Islands of The Bahamas, available on the Apple app store and Google play store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME-Flow Shutters Nine Stores As Merger Advances<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless which is set to reveal the new “personality” of its integrated operation on August 29 is already consolidating the retail network for the LIME and Flow brands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

DirecTV responds to TATT directive<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DirecTV has changed its programme line up even though it has not had to pull out illegal channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 26 August 2015<\/h3>\n

EVERYDAY LAW: Need for Internet policy<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 THE MAJOR LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE of the case of Williams v Leads United Football Club (2015) is that it demonstrates that in wrongful dismissal cases, misconduct discovered long after a dismissal may be used to justify the summary dismissal (\u201cdismissal without notice\u201d) of an employee\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Seales named LIME HR manager<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Matthew Seales was recently named the new human resources manager for LIME Cayman Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"JamaicaCWC boots nine Flow\/LIME locations<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC), operator of Flow and LIME, has given nine locations the boot following the merger between the two telecommunications companies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Online growth pushes RJR profits<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The RJR Group profits jumped to $22 million for its June first-quarter 2015 or 44 per cent higher due in part to new revenues from its online media entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sept deadline for Cable companies<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 CHAIRMAN of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) Selby Wilson said yesterday that cable television providers have until the end of September to comply with an order from TATT to stop broadcasting channels for which they do not have intellectual property rights. Wilson said he did not expect the companies to go past the deadline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 27 August 2015<\/h3>\n

C&W Communications Hosts Dealer Awards<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 It was a glitzy affair on Wednesday, August 26 as C&W Jamaica rolled out the red carpet and feted 35 of its top performing dealers from across the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W Communications pledges commitment to its dealer network and partners<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Cable and Wireless Communications, through its local brand in Jamaica, has pledged its commitment to continuing the partnership with its dealers and other stakeholders in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel\u2019s Mega Money Summer Promotion fulfils dreams for winners<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Digicel Mega Money Summer promotion came to an end on a high note for winners, Doltis Johnson-Whyte, Robert Williams, Gabrielle McCatey and Shanesha Anderson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Paulwell lauds C&W Jamaica efforts<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Minister of Science Technology Energy and Mining Phillip Paulwell has lauded the work done by C&W Communications in Jamaica through its innovative and creative rebranding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

200% Bonus Credit for Expats Who Want to Top Up Mobiles in the Caribbean, Honduras or El Salvador with MobileRecharge.com<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 200% Bonus is added automatically on international mobile top ups to the Caribbean, Honduras and El Salvador till the end of August on MobileRecharge.com\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME Offices Closed<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 On the advice of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and information from the MET Office, LIME advises its customers that due to the passage of TS Erika all of its offices will be closed today Thursday August 27th\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Trinidad_and_TobagoCWC to divest TSTT stake by year end<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Investors are being sought for TSTT as plans are on target for completion of divestment of Cable and Wireless Communications\u2019 (CWC) stake in the company by year end.\u00a0Chris Seecheran, CEO of the Telecommunications Authority of T&T (TATT), told the T&T Guardian yesterday that there were no longer any CWC directors on TSTT\u2019s board\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduates shine at TSTT professional internship programme<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TSTT recently held the graduation function for its Graduate in Training (GIT) 2014\/2015 intake\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TATT: No long-term negative effects from dropping channels<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) chairman Selby Wilson says he does not believe there will be any long-term negative effects to cable companies or their customers now that companies are forced to drop certain channels from their line-up\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 28 August 2015<\/h3>\n

LIME, Digicel working to restore full service<\/h4>\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 Dominica\u2019s two telecommunication companies have reported that they are working hard to restore full service to its customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

33,000 Jamaicans Switch Accounts Under Number Portability<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Some 33,000 switched accounts have been recorded since the \u00a0introduction of number portability in June\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Major legal victory for CVM Television, court refuses application by TVJ<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 CVM television is rejoicing over a major legal victory. The Supreme Court today refused an application by Television Jamaica (TVJ) seeking an injunction to bar CVM’s use of footage from world championships in Beijing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Group cuts net loss for first quarter 2015<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group, the Irish-owned telecom provider with regional offices in Jamaica, suffered from flat revenues, but still slashed its net loss nearly in half, according to June first-quarter 2015 financials\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow Football App Scores Big With Caribbean Football Fans:App Ranks Higher Than Instagram And Facebook In Regional Apple Stores<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Since the start of the Barclays Premier League (BPL) season earlier this month, Caribbean fans have been downloading the new Flow Football App to access audio streaming of matches, commentaries and other football news live and direct at their convenience\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME leads the way in mobile data!<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 LIME St. Lucia, the fastest and most reliable 4G Network is leading the way in Mobile Data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel To Establish Call Centre<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 One of the bold promises made by Digicel, before launching into the monopoly controlled Caribbean telecommunications market, was to greatly improve the customer service experience of subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm Group offices re-opening Friday<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group announced Thursday night that all company locations will be opened to the general public at the start of the business day Friday following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"invesTTInvesTT pursues economic diversification through ICT<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As part of its mission to drive economic diversification through further development of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, InvesTT was a key sponsor at the recently held Caribbean Technology and Innovation for the Digital Economy (TIDE) conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Trinidad’s TATT looking for buyer for 49% TSTT stake<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago telecoms authority (TATT) is hoping to receive bids for a 49 percent stake in state-run operator TSTT by the end of the year, reports the Trinidad Guardian, citing the regulator’s CEO Chris Seecheran\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 29 August 2015<\/h3>\n

BTC CEO greets Atlanta\u2019s mayor at working luncheon<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed was welcomed at a working luncheon hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and sponsored by BTC, where the Mayor discussed possible trade and investment opportunities between the country and Atlanta\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Educators mull new cell phone policy<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 A new policy on the use of mobile phones in schools is now before various stakeholders in education including teachers\u2019 trade unions and school principals for consideration and comment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Library re-opens computer courses for seniors.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Starting September 4th, 2015, the Philipsburg Jubilee Library will restart its popular computer courses for seniors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 30 August 2015<\/h3>\n

The anatomy of a national ICT plan<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 I wish once again to highlight the words of the Minister of Finance during the presentation of the 2015 Budget in Parliament\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Aiming Higher<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Jamaica is to implement an even more comprehensive approach to its customer care operations in a bid to better serve the evolving needs of its customers as the battle for the telecoms market moves to a new frontier\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow Returns Call Centre To Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The LIME brand is now gone as the switch to Flow in the merged entity takes effect with the replacing of billboards and signs the first outward show of the new player in the local telecoms market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

USF facilitating technology expansion across Ja<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Since its establishment in 2005, the Universal Service Fund (USF) has generated over $13 billion in revenue from international telephone calls terminating in Jamaica, which has financed the expansion of islandwide access to information and communications technology (ICT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image credits: \u00a0GotCredit<\/a> (flickr): \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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