{"id":80421,"date":"2015-11-30T06:00:54","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=80421"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:23:07","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:23:07","slug":"roundup-week-29-november-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2015\/11\/roundup-week-29-november-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 29 November 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 23 November to Sunday 29 November 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 23 November 2015<\/h3>\n

Business Monday: Cell phone tax soon<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 GOVERNMENT has still not given up on its plans to implement its revenue raising measures from the use of cell phones as outlined earlier this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICTA comes under fire on Internet speeds<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The only thing more aggravating than a slow Internet speed is paying for a high speed, but getting snail\u2019s pace speed instead\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Forty secondary school teachers receive training in ICT<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Forty secondary teachers from various schools on island will be professionally trained and certified at the end of a two-day Information and Communications Technology (ICT) workshop and will form a cadre to train other teachers in the effective use of ICT in classroom instruction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OAS partners with gov\u2019t to train 40 IT teachers<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The Organization of American States (OAS), through its Development Cooperation Fund (DCF) is partnering with the Government of Dominica to train teachers in the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into the curriculum of schools across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Pressure on FLOW Grenada to back down on price increase<\/h4>\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Two of Grenada\u2019s leading trade unionists have expressed their total disgust and annoyance with the recent notification of a rise in price for Internet Broadband from Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow Customers to Win Big This Christmas<\/h4>\n

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

Tuesday, 24 November 2015<\/h3>\n

BTC\u2008introduces new HDTV\u2008service, preps for \u2018war\u2019 with Cable<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 After over a year of beta testing, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will formally launch its FLOW TV service in Bimini next month, making the island the first in the country to have what the industry calls \u201cquad play\u201d \u2013 broadband Internet, television, telephone and wireless services from a sole provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC To Launch TV Service Next Month In Bimini<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company plans to offer superior television services for less the price than what is offered by Cable Bahamas, BTC CEO Leon Williams said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC\u00a0VP:\u2008For now, \u2018business as usual\u2019 for BTC after sale<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In the wake of news of the $8.5 billion sale of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) to cable magnate John Malone\u2019s Liberty Global PLC (LG), CWC\u2008Vice President of Communications Denise Williams has assured that it\u2019s \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d\u2008for the Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2008(BTC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

40 Dominicans to become Microsoft Certified Educators<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Forty (40) Information Technology secondary schools teachers across the island will soon be able to boast of being Microsoft Certified Educators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME is now FLOW<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 On Monday 23rd November 2015, LIME Dominica officially became Flow Dominica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"http:\/\/www.brandsoftheworld.com\/logo\/digicel-1\"Digicel cuts 51 expat jobs<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 DIGICEL has confirmed the release of 51 expatriate members of its team with expectations that the positions will be taken up by locals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

High Internet And Mobile Data Charges Hampering Business Development \u2013 Professor<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Professor of Communications Policy and Digital Media at the University of the West Indies, Dr Hopeton Dunn has raised concerns that the high cost of Internet access and mobile data charges may be hampering the ability of Jamaicans to use the Internet for innovation driven activities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Limit Personal Information Online<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining,\u00a0Hon. Julian Robinson, is again appealing to Internet and social media users to protect their personal information in cyberspace\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless launches Flow Sports network across Caribbean \u2013 the region\u2019s first Caribbean-based HD sports network<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Flow\u2019s sports fans are the winners with the news that Cable & Wireless (C&W) launched its new sports network, Flow Sports, on Monday 23rd November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 25 November 2015<\/h3>\n

LIME Stores Close As Workers Fear Job Loses<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Labour Minister Steadroy \u201cCutie\u201d Benjamin said he is in the dark regarding what is happening at LIME, as two locations of the company\u2019s stores were closed, yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable: 3-5 Years To \u2018Turn Corner\u2019 On Florida Move<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas is targeting the \u201cthree-five year mark\u201d for returns on its $100 million Florida investment, which has increased its contribution to total revenues by seven percentage points year-over-year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominica to establish an IT Academy<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 An Information Technology academy to facilitate ongoing capacity building on a range of ICT tools is to be established here\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NTRC donates teaching electronics to Alpha Centre<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The Alpha Centre, which caters to students who are disabled and\/or challenged, is now better equipped to do so following a donation of up to date software and electronic devices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Teachers Learn To Incorporate ICT In The Classroom<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Students across Dominica will soon be better prepared for 21st century employment in the Eastern Caribbean when their teachers apply what they have learnt from a two-day Information Communication Technology (ICT) workshop\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BPO\/call centres to move into CSO<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaican Government has set aside space at Central Sorting Office (CSO) – a key point of service in the country’s postal system – for business process outsourcing (BPO) and call centre operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Call for responsible use of social media<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 STATE Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Julian Robinson, is again appealing to Internet and social media users to protect their personal information in cyberspace\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Choosing a cable TV\/internet provider<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JAMAICANS have reaped remarkable benefits from the competitive t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s environment since 2001 and are currently witnessing the same players squaring off in the arena of internet, cable TV, landline, and cellular (collectively referred to as \u201cbroadband\u201d services)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Give Local MSMEs Piece Of IT Pie<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Immediate past president of the Jamaica Computer Society (JCS) Dean Smith is concerned that local information technology (IT) companies are not being given a fair chance to partake in the provision of IT-related services and products\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Using Social Media To Promote Children’s Rights<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 On Thursday, November 19, the eve of Universal Children\u2019s Day, Do Good Jamaica partnered with UNICEF Jamaica and The Gleaner to host a Twitter Chat under the theme: \u201cGetting it Right for Jamaican Children\u2019s Rights\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile Broadband Enabled Globally in the 694-790 MHz Frequency Band<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15), currently in session 2-27 November, has taken a key decision that will provide enhanced capacity for mobile broadband in the 694-790 MHz frequency band in ITU Region-1<\/strong> (Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia) and a globally harmonized solution for the implementation of the digital dividend\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ON THE LEFT: Mergers and acquisitions in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 GROWTH IN GLOBAL DEMAND for services, escalating costs and search for new markets give rise to both organic and inorganic expansion of outsourcing across the globe. Latin America and the Caribbean offers mergers and acquisition (M&A) opportunities in a wide range of niche capabilities across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 26 November 2015<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/2\/2d\/LIME_Logo.gif\"LIME axes almost 20 employees<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Almost 20 retail employees of telecommunications company, LIME, have suddenly found themselves on the breadline after they were reportedly notified that their services would no longer be required after November 30\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC launches FLOW TV \u2013 the competitive option<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has increased its product offerings to four with the addition of FLOW Television to its line-up of broadband, mobile and land lines to become the country\u2019s first quad player\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet issues impacting economy<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Cayman Islands is losing millions of dollars in investment because of inadequate telecoms infrastructure, regulators have warned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Be Extraordinary!<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Applaud It! – A week-long initiative that provides a unique opportunity for the country’s powerful leaders of industry to meet the next generation exactly where they are and guide them through a formidable dining experience, exposing them to social and dining skills – a veritable master class\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Girls Coding Clubs To Be Established In Schools<\/h4>\n

Jamaica \u2013 Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is moving to establish coding clubs for girls at institutions that are involved in the Tablet in Schools programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS Authority issues communique following meeting in Dominica<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has issued a communiqu\u00e9 following the 62nd meeting of the OECS Authority in Roseau, Dominica, under the Chairmanship of Dr Keith Mitchell, prime minister of Grenada from November 18 to 19, 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cybercrime is everyone\u2019s business<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Once upon a time, organisations needed physical protection for their assets. Now they face the challenge of how to protect precious information, whether it be their own or their clients\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Real and imminent cyber security threat<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Along with Russian and Chinese hackers, jihadists like Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are the major perpetrators of cybercrime in the world today, says American cyber security expert Dr Darren Hayes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 27 November 2015<\/h3>\n

\"BTCLogoBTC to introduce \u201cQuad Play”<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Declaring \u201cwar\u201d on the competition in the new era of telecommunications liberalization, Chief Execute Officer of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) Leon Williams announced on Monday that BTC is set to introduce a suite of new communication products dubbed \u201cQuad Play\u201d beginning with the launch of its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service with Flow ToGo features in Bimini on December 10\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Be Wary Of Commercial Dominance Of Media – Kay Osborne<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kay Osborne, former general manager of TVJ, is warning Jamaicans to be on guard against the risk of “economic colonisation” arising from recent super mergers that have radically transformed the local media landscape\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW St. Kitts & Nevis Improves Broadband Network Capacity<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 FLOW \u00a0to \u00a0increase \u00a0Internet \u00a0networkcapacity tenfold.\u00a0Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager at FLOW Kevin \u00a0Edwards \u00a0disclosed that\u00a0the company \u00a0plans to upgrade \u00a0its \u00a0off-island \u00a0data links servicing both St. Kitts & Nevis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW St. Kitts & Nevis Service Outage<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 FLOW wishes to advise all of its valued customers on St. Kitts & Nevis that we are currently experiencing technical issues with our Landline and Broadband Internet service. Both mobile voice and data services are unaffected by this current outage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW St. Kitts & Nevis Service Restored<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 FLOW wishes to advise all of its valued\u00a0customers on St. Kitts & Nevis that we have resolved the technical issues which were affecting our Landline and Broadband Internet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW St. Kitts & Nevis Service Upgrade<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 FLOW is upgrading its fixed line network\u00a0in the areas of \u00a0New Road, Lower and Upper Monkey Hill on Friday November 27th, 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME appreciates customers<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Customer Appreciation Week at LIME culminated last Friday with General Manager\u2019s Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 28 November 2015<\/h3>\n

URCA delegation meets Bahamas’ Ambassador to United Nations in Geneva<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas’ delegation to the World Radio Communication Conference 2015 (WRC-15) met with Bahamas Ambassador to the United Nations’ Office in Geneva H.E. Rhoda M. Jackson, as a way of introduction, for the purpose of exploring opportunities where the Permanent Mission can assist the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) in advancing its work in the International Telecommunication Union located in Geneva, Switzerland\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CID Gets $5m IT donation from US-based Guyanese group<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Crime fighting in Guyana is about to be moved to the next level technologically through the generosity of the US-based Guyana-owned Zara Realty\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Committee set up to review legality of radio licences<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Board of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has set up a special committee to review all issues relating to broadcasting licences as well as examine the validity of some licences\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT opening branch stores ahead of expected faster mobile data speeds<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) Saturday opened the first of several stores countrywide, ahead of much anticipated liberalisation of the telecommunications sector that would see subscribers getting faster mobile data speeds in the coming months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

In Jamaica, a Look at Modern Media<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Press Association of Jamaica recently hosted a week of activities in celebration of Journalism Week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 29 November 2015<\/h3>\n

\"BarbadosEconomists suggest small Bitcoin reserve<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 NO MORE THAN a \u201crelatively small\u201d amount of digital currencies such as Bitcoin should be used if the Central Bank decides to include them in Barbados\u2019 foreign reserves\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT\u00a0banks on 2016 for faster bandwidth<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company is in negotiations with the government for the liberalization of the sector. Once permission is granted by next year Guyana will have 3G and 4G services for faster internet browsing etc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT opens new store at Giftland Mall<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 As part of its promise to \u2018do more\u2019 telecommunication provider GTT opened a new retail store at the Giftland Mall yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Clarification<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The story published in the Caribbean Business Report last Friday on Digicel releasing 51 expatriate members of its team and filling those positions with Jamaicans gave the impression that the individuals named in the story are among those affected\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW Fighting To Fix Faults – ‘Give Us Until Next March To Rectify All The Problems’ \u2013 Sinclair<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 One month after the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) instructed telecommunications giant FLOW to remedy a slew of problems facing its customers, Garry Sinclair, the company’s managing director, has announced that every effort is being made to comply and some improvement should already be visible\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable and Wireless Communications Plc Receives GBX 65 Consensus PT from Analysts<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Shares of Cable and Wireless Communications Plc (LON:CWC) have earned a consensus rating of \u201cHold\u201d from the eleven ratings firms that are currently covering the company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Attorney General underscores importance of intellectual property rights<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Attorney General and Minister of Communications, Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., has underscored the importance of artistes to have their creative and original works protected by the law\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image credits: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0The Eleutheran<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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