Cable Expecting Gov’t Approval ‘In 30 Days’ On $89m Us Deals<\/h4>\n
Bahamas<\/i> \u2013 Cable Bahamas is expecting to receive Bahamian government approval for its $89 million worth of US acquisitions within the next 30 days, Tribune Business can reveal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 Starting today, customers of telecommunications company LIME will begin paying the special consumption tax on telephone\u00a0calls\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 A Web shop operator yesterday alleged that his suppliers and employees fear \u201ctheir commercial interests will be harmed\u201d if the Government shuts his business down, disclosing that the company pays $36,000 per month in rent to various landlords and $21,000 to Cable Bahamas for Internet services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Cayman Islands<\/i> \u2013 AccessData Group, a leader in digital forensics, cyber security and e-discovery software, today launched a new mobile app for channel communications at its global partner summit in Grand Cayman\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 The Organised Crime Investigation Division (OCID) is probing the extent to which a computer hacker may have gained access to vital information of some of the country\u2019s major institutions, including the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), government agencies and financial institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 Regulation of electronic billboards is among proposals being considered by Government as it looks to make changes to the Broadcasting Radio Re-diffusion Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 JAMPRO will be seeking to generate more foreign direct investments and jobs in the growing ICT\/BPO sector now valued at some J$18billion employing over 13,000 workers, by joining forces with the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (M-STEM) to mount another mission to India\u2019s highly influential NASSCOM Leadership Forum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n St. Kitts & Nevis<\/i>\u2013 Tuesday 5th February was observed as \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019 (SID). Safer Internet Day is organised each year to promote responsible use of online technologies and mobile phones especially among children and young people across the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Antigua & Barbuda<\/i> \u2013 Telecommunications provider LIME has been stressing road safety through its \u201cDon\u2019t Text & Drive\u201d campaign. Now, the company wants the government to make texting while driving illegal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 US regulators yesterday granted a one-month \u2018fast track\u2019 authority extension for Cable Bahamas\u2019 proposed acquisition of Summit Broadband, one of its three $89 million US purchases\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 Minister of Labour Shane Gibson said yesterday he has put in a formal recommendation to the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) on behalf of fired employee Elizabeth Thompson, who was a senior manger in the company\u2019s legal department for more than four years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados<\/i> \u2013 The British High Commission is pleased to announce that a trade mission showcasing Information & Communication Technology and expertise will visit Barbados (6 to 7 February<\/i>) and St Lucia (8 February<\/i>)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Cayman Islands <\/i>\u2013 The board of WestTel Limited, which trades as Logic, approved a share purchase agreement to acquire TeleCayman Limited. At the moment, TeleCayman is 100 per cent owned by Bermuda-based Javelin Connections Bermuda Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 The path now appears clearer for firms wanting to offer electronic retail payment services, which includes e-money stored in a device such as a mobile phone and SIM card\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional \u2013<\/i> The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has a new and improved Communication Strategy, incorporating international best practices, as well as a new 8-year Strategic Plan, both of which were finalised last week in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, at meetings attended by key fisheries stakeholders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 The web shop industry is arguing that the sector\u2019s \u201cdevelopment of technology and business methods\u201d have taken it outside the regulatory purview of the Lotteries & Gaming Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados<\/i> \u2013 Digicel is celebrating its ninth anniversary in Barbados. The operator started a promotion, enabling customers to win BBD 9,000 in cash each week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Curacao <\/i>\u2013 On February 14th and 15th the event will bring to Cura\u00e7ao over 250 C-level executives\u00a0from more than 110 major telecommunications carriers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulations (OUR) has begun the process of acquiring an additional area code for Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 Several Grade 7 and 9 students at Kingston High School were engaged in a rap session on safe Internet practices by LIME Foundation officials on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/i>\u2013 The Broadcasting Commission (BCJ) is appealing to young people to adhere to the age ratings on radio and television programmes as this will prevent them from seeing or hearing content that could be harmful\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional<\/i>\u2013 LIME announced today that its chief executive officer for the Caribbean, David Shaw, will step down after four years leading the company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n US Virgin Islands <\/i>\u2013 The free basic computer course offered as part of the territory’s broadband expansion project can now be completed on any computer, but the opportunity will expire at the end of March\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/i>\u2013 Residents of Coral Harbour where certainly at home when BTC came calling over the weekend with big savings on Internet and VIBE phone services as part of BTC\u2019s Neighbourhood Connect Programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados<\/i> \u2013 Persons seeking to register business names, and make inquiries and reports about companies through the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office may now do so online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/i>\u2013 The police have so far made seven arrests from 51 reports made by citizens via the Online Crime Reporting System which came on stream last July\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica<\/i> \u2013 Paula Llewellyn, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) says her office is taking steps to safeguard computer systems in her office against\u00a0hackers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional<\/i> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC.L) said it had started to roll out a fibre network in its Barbados and Cayman markets as part of its new strategy to focus on the pan American region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional<\/i> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications said its on track to meet its forecast for stable EBITDA in the year to March 2013. 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Tuesday, 5 February 2013<\/h3>\n
Web Shop: Suppliers, Workers Fear ‘Harm’<\/h4>\n
AccessData\u00ae Unveils Business Social Network for its Global Channel<\/h4>\n
Computer hacker breaks into DPP’s files<\/h4>\n
Gov’t Looking at Regulating Electronic Billboards<\/h4>\n
JAMPRO, M-STEM Teams Up to Attract More ICT\/BPO Investments out of India to Jamaica<\/h4>\n
LIME Celebrates Safer Internet with Irish Town Primary School<\/h4>\n
Wednesday, 6 February 2013<\/h3>\n
LIME Wants to Outlaw Texting While Driving<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>FCC Grants Cable Its ‘Fast Track’ Extension<\/h4>\nGibson intervenes in case of fired BTC manager<\/h4>\n
UK Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Trade Mission to Visit Barbados and St Lucia<\/h4>\n
Logic set to acquire TeleCayman<\/h4>\n
E-money set to roll out in April<\/h4>\n
Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism ‘stepping up’ with new strategic plan and communication strategy for 2013<\/h4>\n
Thursday, 7 February 2013<\/h3>\n
Web Shops: Technology Puts Us Outside Law<\/h4>\n
Digicel Barbados celebrates 9th anniversary with promotion<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>Final Countdown To The Largest Telecommunications Conference Of The Region To Be Held In Cura\u00e7ao<\/h4>\nJamaica To Get Additional Area Code<\/h4>\n
LIME Foundation takes Internet safety message to Kingston High School<\/h4>\n
Observe Age Ratings On Radio And Tv Programmes – Cordel Green<\/h4>\n
Shaw to step down as LIME CEO<\/h4>\n
V.I. Next Generation Network offering free computer literacy class<\/h4>\n
Friday, 8 February 2013<\/h3>\n
BTC Calling – Neighbourhood Outreach Connects<\/h4>\n
Online registration of business names now possible<\/h4>\n
Home Ministry urging greater use of online crime reporting<\/h4>\n
Accused hacker charged<\/h4>\n
C&W Communications rolls out fibre network after disposals<\/h4>\n
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<\/a>CWC says on track for stable FY EBITDA<\/h4>\nSaturday, 9 February 2013<\/h3>\n
China TV launched in Guyana<\/h4>\n
Students of Knox High School Participate in Broadcasting Commission’s Media Literacy Project<\/h4>\n
Sunday, 10 February 2013<\/h3>\n