{"id":80374,"date":"2015-11-23T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T11:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=80374"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:23:16","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:23:16","slug":"roundup-week-22-november-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2015\/11\/roundup-week-22-november-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 22 November 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Data breaches increase 20-fold<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Data Protection Commissioner says there has been a 20-fold increase in complaints to her office since she assumed the post in mid-2013, including allegations illegally-recorded conversations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Data commission to \u2018retain neutrality\u2019 during FOI consultative process<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 While it remains unclear when and whether the government will present a revised Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill before Parliament, key stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to public education and consultation efforts as the government and Data Protection Commission perform the delicate balancing act between privacy and government accountability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

URCA\u00a0CEO welcomes new role as electricity regulator<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The decision to make the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) the independent regulator of the electricity sector has been welcomed by URCA\u2008Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Riviere-Smith\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Barbados gets Snapchat Live Story<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Yesterday, popular social media application Snapchat announced that Barbados would be receiving its own Live Story today, a feature where the platform\u2019s 100 million users across the world, get to see a slice of whatever country is being featured\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Where are our priorities?<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A recently released report from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) revealed that over $1.25 million was essentially wasted on shelved projects\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The payment of taxes online is now a reality<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Friday, Ronald D\u00e9cembre, the State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), Miradin Morlan, Director General of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) and Reynald Eug\u00e8ne, Deputy Director General of the General Administraton Customs (AGD), proceeded at a press conference at the launch of the new secure website for e-governance and announced “It is now possible for taxpayers, individuals and businesses to make their final tax returns, to fulfill their tax obligations to the DGI, online, without having to physically visit an office.” \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Government to Implement Co-Location Policy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government will shortly implement a co-location policy, aimed at facilitating increased participation by new entrants in Jamaica\u2019s wireless telecommunications industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Policy to reduce entry barriers to Ja’s wireless telecoms industry, says Paulwell<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government will shortly implement a co-location policy, aimed at facilitating increased participation by new entrants in Jamaica\u2019s wireless telecommunications industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable and Wireless Communications Plc PT Raised to GBX 63 at Barclays (CWC)<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless Communications Plc (LON:CWC) had its price target upped by analysts at Barclays from GBX 60 ($0.91) to GBX 63 ($0.96) in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Marketbeat reports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Faster Growth and enhanced customer benefits expected from proposed Liberty Global acquisition of CWC<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Board of Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (\u201cCWC\u201d) today announces that it has reached agreement on the terms of a recommended acquisition for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of CWC by Liberty Global (\u201cthe Transaction\u201d)\u2026 more<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

FLOW gets a new owner<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 John Malone\u2019s Liberty Global Plc has agreed to buy Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), the company which trades here as FLOW, \u00a0in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at 3.5 billion pounds (US$5.3 billion), extending the US billionaire\u2019s European cable empire deeper into Latin America and the Caribbean with an eye for more deals in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Liberty Global Announces Recommended Share Acquisition of Cable & Wireless Communications<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Global plc (\u201cLiberty Global\u201d) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK, LILA and LILAK) and Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (\u201cCWC\u201d) (LSE: CWC) today announced a recommended offer (the \u201cOffer\u201d) by Liberty Global for all outstanding and to be issued shares of CWC\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Liberty\u2019s \u2018Future Plans\u2019 For BTC Key To Gov\u2019t<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 iberty Global\u2019s \u201cfuture plans\u201d for the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will weigh heavily on the Government\u2019s decision over whether to approve its arrival in this nation, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana\u2019s border regions need a radio station<\/h4>\n

Guyana\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, Living on the Guyana borders with Brazil and Venezuela one is bombarded on the airwaves with songs and news from those countries on the radio\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The More The Merrier With Digicel!<\/h4>\n

Guyana\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Digicel kicked off its \u201cThe More the Merrier\u201d promotion on Friday, 13th of November at the Digicel store on Melville Street with customer giveaways and a presentation to the media on the exciting elements of the Christmas promotion which runs through to December 31st\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"GuyanaWikiLeaks revelations\u2026US cable expressed skepticism of plans for national service<\/h4>\n

Guyana\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 US diplomatic cables in 1973 on the launch of the Guyana National Service (GNS) expressed reservations about it being sustainable\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Services of the NATCOM better than those of the DIGICEL<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Monday, the engineer Jean-Marie Guillaume Director General of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL), provided an update at a press conference, including on the quality of services offered by mobile operators in Haiti\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Agreement reached on SALE OF LIME<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Global PLC has agreed to buy Cable &Wireless in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $5.3 billion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (Lon:Cwc) Receives Neutral Rating From Citigroup Analysts<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications PLC (LON:CWC) had its stock rating indicated as \u2018Neutral\u2019 in a report released by analysts at Citigroup\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean trade unions team up to address C&W changes<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean trade unions representing employees of Cable & Wireless (C&W) have responded to the challenges relating to the merger with Columbus Communications and the sale of the company to Liberty Global Plc, by teaming under the umbrella of regional trade union federation, UNI Americas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Easter Caribbean looking to implement MNP next year<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of Dominica, Granada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are due to meet on 18 November to discuss the implementation of number portability in the area, reports Telesemana, citing Andrew Millet, technical services director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

CARIBBEAN: Bahamas Geotourism Website launched<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in The Bahamas now have access to over 50 million potential customers thanks to an innovative website that maximizes the country\u2019s geotourism potential\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Laptops Donated To Students By Deputy Prime Minister<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Works Philip \u201cBrave\u201d Davis donated 12 laptops to the students of the San Salvador Primary School and San Salvador Central High School during a recent visit to the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FTC watching Flow and BL&P<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) Sandra Sealy says that utility regulatory body is keeping a close eye on the developments within the telecommunications and renewable energy sectors to ensure the interest of consumers are protected\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

4th Annual GIS Expo Hosted in Belize<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Across the globe, today is celebrated as World GIS Day and in Belize, following a symposium at the University of Belize last Friday; Total Business Solutions Limited hosted the fourth annual Geographic Information System Expo\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

British Virgin Islands Unveil Cyber Monday Deals to Escape the Winter and Get the Most Bang for Your Buck<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Today, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board, recently named the 12th Best Island in the World, according to Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler’s 28th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, unveiled its first ever Cyber Monday deals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICCI students explore how technology impacts business<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Nine students at the International College of the Cayman Islands returned recently from a week in South Florida examining how technology impacts business and society as part of their academic seminar on technology and society… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Take Your Number Along<\/h4>\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Telephone subscribers in Grenada will soon be able to maintain one telephone number when moving from one network to another\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

E-Governance Unit rolls out Wi-Fi in schools<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The E-Governance Unit has begun rolling out Wi-Fi networks in schools, while hinterland and remote areas are expected to benefit from internet access by the end of the first quarter of 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana government to roll out Wi-Fi programme for schools in remote areas<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana government to roll out Wi-Fi programme for schools in remote areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

WikiLeaks\u2026Reports of dire woes at GNCB attracted US comment in 1978 \u2013 cable<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Reports of dire problems at the Guyana National Cooperative Bank (GNCB) formed the basis of a cable on May 9th, 1978 from the US Embassy here to the State Department and missions in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haiti\"Reactions of the DIGICEL to the results of tests of CONATEL<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 At a press conference, Jean-Marie Guillaume, Director General of the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL), announced Monday the results of a series of tests conducted Aug. 4 to 12, 2015 in the Western region, on the quality of mobile phone service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Data Protection Act To Be Tabled 2016\/17<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The draft Data Protection Act, which is being circulated for review and comment from key stakeholders, is expected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of the next legislative year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Silicon Valley experts explore Jamaica\u2019s tech entrepreneurial ecosystem<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Wayne Sutton and Melinda Epler, two entrepreneurial experts from Silicon Valley in California, were in Jamaica on Monday to help boost the island’s progress in developing opportinities for entrepreneurs in a series of talks and meetings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC CEO: Takeover will make C\u2019bean stronger<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Chief executive of Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) Phil Bentley says the Caribbean will be stronger because of the planned acquisition of the company by Liberty Global\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Sportsmax to broadcast Intercol<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 IF PRIDE and prestige isn\u2019t reason enough for the country\u2019s teenaged footballers, advancing to the final stages of the Secondary Schools Football League\u2019s Intercol tournament just got an added incentive as the national final will be broadcast live to parts of North America and Europe\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME share price jumps on news of CWC-Liberty Global merger<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 There was a 25 per cent increase in the price of\u00a0LIME shares on Tuesday, following Monday’s announcement that its parent company, Cable & Wireless Communications, is to be acquired by international cable provider Liberty Global\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME launches Unwrap Christmas campaign<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 For LIME customers eagerly awaiting the launch of LIME\u2019s Christmas offers, the suspense is now over\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

blink | bmobile and PAVI Promote Smartphone Accessibility for the Visually Impaired<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Most people who have grown accustomed to the everyday use of smartphones and the internet in general, cannot fathom life without their devices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Govt should consider advertising in more local programmes<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The State should commit itself to putting a substantial share of its advertising dollars into programmes with local content\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Huawei signs MOU with UWI<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Huawei general manager for T&T Jason Deng, left, and UWI St Augustine campus principal Professor Clement Sankat display the MOU\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Union warns: Job losses with CWC\/Liberty acquisition<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Communication Workers Union (CWU) general secretary Joseph Remy is warning of job losses throughout the region as a result of the planned acquisition of Cable and Wireless Communication (CWC) by Liberty Global\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\"URCAURCA\u2008has\u00a0approval role of multi-billion dollar CWC merger<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The combined business of Liberty Global\u2019s Liberty Latin America and the Caribbean (LiLAC) group and Cable and\u2008Wireless Communications (CWC)\u2008would have generated $3.5 billion in revenue in the 12-month period ending September 30 2015, according to Liberty, which is hoping its shareholders and those of CWC approve the US$8.5 billion acquisition of CWC\u2008by Liberty\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Seminar focuses on mobile payment<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 REPRESENTATIVES from local financial institutions were this morning brought up to speed on how mobile technology can be used for various transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Santa goes all in this Christmas<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has announced that it has partnered with local businesses to make this Christmas extraordinary for over 5,000 lucky residents of the Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TRC levels playing field for overseas connection<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 In a major step aimed at cutting the cost of phone calls and other means of international communication, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) today announced that it is now in better position to ensure a level playing field among providers of international connectivity services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Former Guyana minister launches defence in face of Wikileaks defamation lawsuit<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Former Minister of Home Affairs Gail Teixeira is defending her actions in the wake of a multimillion dollar lawsuit filed by her predecessor Ronald Gajraj, following the release of incriminating US diplomatic cable by Wikileaks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Samsung launches US$40,000 e-learning school pilot project<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Samsung Electronics yesterday rolled out its Samsung Smart School Programme at the North Ruimveldt Multilateral Secondary school. This programme will see some 120 students benefiting from an e-learning experience in the Maths, English and Science\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BPO Sector Says No To New Tax – Players Say Proposed CIT Could Set Back Economic Projections<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Despite being warned of the irreparable harm that could be done, the Government appears set to table a bill to affix a 12.5 per cent corporate income tax (CIT) on the fast-growing business process outsourcing (BPO) sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Businessman Joe Issa Says Online Shopping in Jamaica Could Save Lives This Christmas, Urges Business Community to Help<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica continues to grapple with its high murder rate, which has already seen the number of murders increase by 24% in the first 10 months of 2015, with the expectation that it will peak during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, member of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Past President Advisory Committee, Joe Issa, has suggested in an interview that online shopping could keep more people at home and save lives this Christmas, urging public libraries and the business community to increase Internet access to the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

STEM curriculum to roll out in schools next year<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE incorporation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) methodologies in the curriculum of schools will be rolled out in the 2016 academic year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UTech Partners with Sutherland Global for Student Training and Job Placement<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The University of Technology (UTech) has entered into a partnership with Sutherland Global Services (SGS) that will lead to training and job placement for students of the institution\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Call For Decisive Telecoms Action<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 DIRECTOR General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, Dr.Didacus Jules yesterday called on governments of the subregion to move fast to strengthen their institutional capacity to act more strategically and decisively in the public interest in energy, broadband and telecommunications, food security, poverty elimination and other areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel ad blocker delayed<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 A network-level ad blocker for Digicel\u2019s data customers has been delayed in the Cayman Islands as regulators in the region reject the program that will block Internet ads from reaching Digicel smartphones and other data plans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

$50,000 up for grabs in Digicel\u2019s \u2018Feel the Difference\u2019 promo<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 PRINCES STREET was transformed into Excitement Street yesterday afternoon (Nov. 18) when telecommunications provider Digicel launched its \u2018Feel the Difference\u2019 Christmas promotion, where a whopping $50,000 in cash and prizes are up for grabs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridging the intergeneration information gap<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Once, I was among the youth voices in Caribbean feminist inter-generational conversations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Trinidad_and_TobagoIncentives stifling entrepreneurial innovation<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Two panellists discussing the findings of the 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report on Trinidad and Tobago, have suggested that it may be necessary to dispense with all the incentives and programmes supporting entrepreneurs if this country is to get the innovative entrepreneurs who will develop new products and lead to the diversification of the economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Intellectual Property Rights & the benefits for SMEs<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Along with human creativity and inventiveness, intellectual property is all around us\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT pledges continued support for Ministries<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Permanent Secretaries are the principal accounting officers for Ministries and can play a key role in getting the most out of budgetary allocations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Cable Says Q3 Loss No Trend<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said the $587,000 net loss suffered in the 2015 third quarter was unlikely to develop into a trend, as it blamed the \u2018red ink\u2019 on unanticipated delays in the mobile licence bidding process\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber bullying could become a crime \u2014 Robinson<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Julian Robinson announced a short while ago that the House of Representatives has approved the amendment of the\u00a0Cyber Crimes Act to make cyber bullying a crime in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Making Weekly Millionaires For Christmas – More Than 42,000 Winners Of J$20 M In Cash And Prizes<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is promising to make six customers millionaires this Christmas through its ‘Merry Millions’ promotion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable and Wireless Communications Plc Rating Reiterated by Jefferies Group (CWC)<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Jefferies Group reiterated their buy rating on shares of Cable and Wireless Communications Plc (LON:CWC) in a report released on Tuesday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has a GBX 76 ($1.16) price target on the stock\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless faces its final curtain<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Global this week agreed to acquire Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) in a cash and stock transaction worth approximately US$8.2 billion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS Signs Memorandum to Advance Public Sector Innovation<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and The Service Research and Innovation Institute (SRII) recently signed an MOU focused on catalyzing the sub-region\u2019s efforts in the development of a innovation-based ecosystem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Promoting mobile financial services<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 With Barbados and most Caribbean countries struggling to experience favourable economic growth, regional governments are being told that the development of a mobile financial service system has the potential to impact positively on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Regional media analysis company launches operations here<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Media InSite Ltd has launched its regional media monitoring company in Guyana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

T&T selected for Huawei ICT Roadshow<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Over 20 live demo exhibits showcasing ICT solutions for various sectors will be presented at the Huawei Better Connected ICT Innovation Exhibition… more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Using Internet To Expand Barbados\u2019 Retail Sector<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is a claim that video platforms can reach the Caribbean market sought by both Barbadian entrepreneurs and upscale corporate entities, who can tap into regional markets without denting their pockets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Jamaica39 hinterland ICT hubs by December<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Affairs, Sydney Allicock, has confirmed that 39 Information Communication Technology (ICT) hubs in hinterland communities will be fully equipped with computers and internet connection by next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel invests US $100-million in fibre technology, new services<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Since September Digicel has been rolling out Digicel Cable and Digicel Play — the latter being a package including cable TV, fixed line and Internet services \u2014 as part of a US$100-million investment in “next-generation” fibre network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile Ads A Valuable Tool For Marketers, Annoyance For Customers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Several Digicel customers can attest to receiving a plethora of text messages on their mobile phones advertising countless products and services. But while the marketing tool may be valuable to promoters, some customers seem annoyed by what increasingly feels like an intrusion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Women freed of assault after showing court Facebook post<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A woman who used her cellular phone to hit her former friend in her forehead was freed of an assault charge after she showed the court a Facebook post in which the complainant vowed to have her arrested\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecoms Minister Reports On 32nd ECTEL Meeting<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is charting a way forward as it relates to pertinent issues within the telecommunications sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow Customers to win big this Christmas<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications company Flow has lots to offer both new and existing customers this Christmas season! \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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