Belize Has Big Internet Plans<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 He\u2019s the Chief Operating Officer of Centaur Cable and the newly appointed chairman of Belize\u2019s internet exchange point. Launched in Belize City on April 27, the exchange point is seen as a key component in the country\u2019s growing technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BVI Pushes For Next-Level Internet Development: Internet Exchange Point Earmarked For Upgrade<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 On June 4, 2011, BVI became only the second country in English-speaking Caribbean to establish an internet exchange point. Called BVI-IX, the exchange point was seen as an investment that would help the British Overseas Territory to strengthen its telecommunications infrastructure and encourage greater development of local digital content. Last week, BVI officials announced new plans to realise that promise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
STATIN to host regional advisory group meeting<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will next week be hosting the meeting of Advisory Group on Statistics, which will involve the participation of heads of agencies from other statistics offices in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm earns more than NAf. 6 million in 2015<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The TelEm Group raked in a little over NAf. 6 million in revenues in 2015, which was less than what the company had budgeted for\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Communications\u2019 Flow ID Wins Global Telecoms Business Award for Customer Service Innovation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 UXP Systems, the leader in User Lifecycle Management for telecommunications operators, is pleased to announce today that they have been presented with the prestigious Telecoms Innovation Award for customer service innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow to broadcast Olympics on Caribbean OTA channels<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean quad-play provider has announced that it has agreed to extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to other Over-The-Air (OTA) providers throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 21 June 2016<\/h3>\nIs \u2018planned obsolescence\u2019 of tech real?<\/h4>\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 \u201cThey don\u2019t make \u2018em like they used to,\u201d as the idiom goes. So it would seem for the Centennial Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Government websites accessible without data plan<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaicans are expected to benefit from a zero rate access plan to key government websites within the next few weeks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL to discuss regulatory matters in sub-region<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Members of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) meets in St. Vincent on Wednesday\u00a0to consider a number of regulatory matters confronting the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 22 June 2016<\/h3>\nFormer OLPF Manager denies involvement in any wrongdoing<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 To say that the review undertaken by Chartered Accountants of Ram and McRae into the operations of the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project was blown out of proportion would be an understatement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haiti\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Haiti-flag-Wikipedia.jpg?resize=200%2C120\")
Natcom offers its customers to test for free the true 4G-LTE<\/h4>\nHaiti<\/em> \u2013 For almost two years, the Natcom mobile phone company in Haiti update its network and equipment to offer customers the true 4G-LTE\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
AIS Mulls National Roll Out Of Hospital Records Project<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tech company Advanced Integrated Systems (AIS) is hoping to tap government and private sector clientele for its new electronic hospital management system, which it wants to roll out nationally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
E-Direct: the happening app and one-stop shop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Business partners Omar Green and Andrew Karim have pumped $2 million into what they believe can be Jamaica\u2019s next go-to application to find events, products and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Electronic payments can increase GDP growth \u2014 MasterCard<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 From a study titled \u2018Evaluating the Cost of Cash\u2019, international payment company MasterCard has concluded that the Jamaican economy can grow by at least 0.7 per cent if electronic payments were to grow by 30 per cent over the next four years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Government To Fully Roll Out Tablet In Schools Programme<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Although declining to release the findings of a comprehensive audit at this time, the Government has indicated that it will end the pilot phase of the Tablets in Schools (TIS) programme and begin a full rollout\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Open Data Portal to be Launched June 24<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its partners, will officially launch the Government of Jamaica Open Data Portal on Friday, June 24\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Peter Bunting | Investment For Central Manchester – Case Study<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 With Jamaica’s bauxite\/alumina industry already in intensive care in 2007, there was an urgent need to find a replacement for the sector that had been the mainstay of economic activity in central Jamaica for decades\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology Minister Requests Audit of all Gov\u2019t Websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley: Public to have free Internet access to Government services in weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Government says that within weeks the public will have free access to its essential and educational services via the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Maarten to host CaribNOG 12<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 St Maarten will host the twelfth meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from October 24 to 26\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 23 June 2016<\/h3>\nStarr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Digicel](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Digicel-logo.jpg?resize=197%2C88\")
Digicel reports record-breaking sign-ups for LTE<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica is reporting that within a week of activating Jamaica\u2019s first LTE network, just over 7,000 customers are now enjoying what it describes as \u201cblazing-fast mobile Internet speeds\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Department of Information Technology prepares to launch a Government Wide Area Network<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\n![\"Guyana](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Guyana-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C120\")
Govt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will next week be hosting the meeting of Advisory Group on Statistics, which will involve the participation of heads of agencies from other statistics offices in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm earns more than NAf. 6 million in 2015<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The TelEm Group raked in a little over NAf. 6 million in revenues in 2015, which was less than what the company had budgeted for\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Communications\u2019 Flow ID Wins Global Telecoms Business Award for Customer Service Innovation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 UXP Systems, the leader in User Lifecycle Management for telecommunications operators, is pleased to announce today that they have been presented with the prestigious Telecoms Innovation Award for customer service innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow to broadcast Olympics on Caribbean OTA channels<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean quad-play provider has announced that it has agreed to extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to other Over-The-Air (OTA) providers throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 21 June 2016<\/h3>\nIs \u2018planned obsolescence\u2019 of tech real?<\/h4>\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 \u201cThey don\u2019t make \u2018em like they used to,\u201d as the idiom goes. So it would seem for the Centennial Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Government websites accessible without data plan<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaicans are expected to benefit from a zero rate access plan to key government websites within the next few weeks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL to discuss regulatory matters in sub-region<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Members of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) meets in St. Vincent on Wednesday\u00a0to consider a number of regulatory matters confronting the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 22 June 2016<\/h3>\nFormer OLPF Manager denies involvement in any wrongdoing<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 To say that the review undertaken by Chartered Accountants of Ram and McRae into the operations of the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project was blown out of proportion would be an understatement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Natcom offers its customers to test for free the true 4G-LTE<\/h4>\nHaiti<\/em> \u2013 For almost two years, the Natcom mobile phone company in Haiti update its network and equipment to offer customers the true 4G-LTE\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
AIS Mulls National Roll Out Of Hospital Records Project<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tech company Advanced Integrated Systems (AIS) is hoping to tap government and private sector clientele for its new electronic hospital management system, which it wants to roll out nationally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
E-Direct: the happening app and one-stop shop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Business partners Omar Green and Andrew Karim have pumped $2 million into what they believe can be Jamaica\u2019s next go-to application to find events, products and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Electronic payments can increase GDP growth \u2014 MasterCard<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 From a study titled \u2018Evaluating the Cost of Cash\u2019, international payment company MasterCard has concluded that the Jamaican economy can grow by at least 0.7 per cent if electronic payments were to grow by 30 per cent over the next four years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Government To Fully Roll Out Tablet In Schools Programme<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Although declining to release the findings of a comprehensive audit at this time, the Government has indicated that it will end the pilot phase of the Tablets in Schools (TIS) programme and begin a full rollout\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Open Data Portal to be Launched June 24<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its partners, will officially launch the Government of Jamaica Open Data Portal on Friday, June 24\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Peter Bunting | Investment For Central Manchester – Case Study<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 With Jamaica’s bauxite\/alumina industry already in intensive care in 2007, there was an urgent need to find a replacement for the sector that had been the mainstay of economic activity in central Jamaica for decades\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology Minister Requests Audit of all Gov\u2019t Websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley: Public to have free Internet access to Government services in weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Government says that within weeks the public will have free access to its essential and educational services via the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Maarten to host CaribNOG 12<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 St Maarten will host the twelfth meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from October 24 to 26\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 23 June 2016<\/h3>\nStarr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel reports record-breaking sign-ups for LTE<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica is reporting that within a week of activating Jamaica\u2019s first LTE network, just over 7,000 customers are now enjoying what it describes as \u201cblazing-fast mobile Internet speeds\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Department of Information Technology prepares to launch a Government Wide Area Network<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 UXP Systems, the leader in User Lifecycle Management for telecommunications operators, is pleased to announce today that they have been presented with the prestigious Telecoms Innovation Award for customer service innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow to broadcast Olympics on Caribbean OTA channels<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean quad-play provider has announced that it has agreed to extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to other Over-The-Air (OTA) providers throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 21 June 2016<\/h3>\nIs \u2018planned obsolescence\u2019 of tech real?<\/h4>\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 \u201cThey don\u2019t make \u2018em like they used to,\u201d as the idiom goes. So it would seem for the Centennial Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is \u2018planned obsolescence\u2019 of tech real?<\/h4>\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 \u201cThey don\u2019t make \u2018em like they used to,\u201d as the idiom goes. So it would seem for the Centennial Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Government websites accessible without data plan<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaicans are expected to benefit from a zero rate access plan to key government websites within the next few weeks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL to discuss regulatory matters in sub-region<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Members of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) meets in St. Vincent on Wednesday\u00a0to consider a number of regulatory matters confronting the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 22 June 2016<\/h3>\nFormer OLPF Manager denies involvement in any wrongdoing<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 To say that the review undertaken by Chartered Accountants of Ram and McRae into the operations of the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project was blown out of proportion would be an understatement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Natcom offers its customers to test for free the true 4G-LTE<\/h4>\nHaiti<\/em> \u2013 For almost two years, the Natcom mobile phone company in Haiti update its network and equipment to offer customers the true 4G-LTE\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
AIS Mulls National Roll Out Of Hospital Records Project<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tech company Advanced Integrated Systems (AIS) is hoping to tap government and private sector clientele for its new electronic hospital management system, which it wants to roll out nationally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
E-Direct: the happening app and one-stop shop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Business partners Omar Green and Andrew Karim have pumped $2 million into what they believe can be Jamaica\u2019s next go-to application to find events, products and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Electronic payments can increase GDP growth \u2014 MasterCard<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 From a study titled \u2018Evaluating the Cost of Cash\u2019, international payment company MasterCard has concluded that the Jamaican economy can grow by at least 0.7 per cent if electronic payments were to grow by 30 per cent over the next four years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Government To Fully Roll Out Tablet In Schools Programme<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Although declining to release the findings of a comprehensive audit at this time, the Government has indicated that it will end the pilot phase of the Tablets in Schools (TIS) programme and begin a full rollout\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Open Data Portal to be Launched June 24<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its partners, will officially launch the Government of Jamaica Open Data Portal on Friday, June 24\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Peter Bunting | Investment For Central Manchester – Case Study<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 With Jamaica’s bauxite\/alumina industry already in intensive care in 2007, there was an urgent need to find a replacement for the sector that had been the mainstay of economic activity in central Jamaica for decades\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology Minister Requests Audit of all Gov\u2019t Websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley: Public to have free Internet access to Government services in weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Government says that within weeks the public will have free access to its essential and educational services via the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Maarten to host CaribNOG 12<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 St Maarten will host the twelfth meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from October 24 to 26\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 23 June 2016<\/h3>\nStarr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel reports record-breaking sign-ups for LTE<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica is reporting that within a week of activating Jamaica\u2019s first LTE network, just over 7,000 customers are now enjoying what it describes as \u201cblazing-fast mobile Internet speeds\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Department of Information Technology prepares to launch a Government Wide Area Network<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 Members of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) meets in St. Vincent on Wednesday\u00a0to consider a number of regulatory matters confronting the sub-region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 22 June 2016<\/h3>\nFormer OLPF Manager denies involvement in any wrongdoing<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 To say that the review undertaken by Chartered Accountants of Ram and McRae into the operations of the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project was blown out of proportion would be an understatement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Natcom offers its customers to test for free the true 4G-LTE<\/h4>\nHaiti<\/em> \u2013 For almost two years, the Natcom mobile phone company in Haiti update its network and equipment to offer customers the true 4G-LTE\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
AIS Mulls National Roll Out Of Hospital Records Project<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tech company Advanced Integrated Systems (AIS) is hoping to tap government and private sector clientele for its new electronic hospital management system, which it wants to roll out nationally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
E-Direct: the happening app and one-stop shop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Business partners Omar Green and Andrew Karim have pumped $2 million into what they believe can be Jamaica\u2019s next go-to application to find events, products and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Electronic payments can increase GDP growth \u2014 MasterCard<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 From a study titled \u2018Evaluating the Cost of Cash\u2019, international payment company MasterCard has concluded that the Jamaican economy can grow by at least 0.7 per cent if electronic payments were to grow by 30 per cent over the next four years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Government To Fully Roll Out Tablet In Schools Programme<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Although declining to release the findings of a comprehensive audit at this time, the Government has indicated that it will end the pilot phase of the Tablets in Schools (TIS) programme and begin a full rollout\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Open Data Portal to be Launched June 24<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its partners, will officially launch the Government of Jamaica Open Data Portal on Friday, June 24\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Peter Bunting | Investment For Central Manchester – Case Study<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 With Jamaica’s bauxite\/alumina industry already in intensive care in 2007, there was an urgent need to find a replacement for the sector that had been the mainstay of economic activity in central Jamaica for decades\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology Minister Requests Audit of all Gov\u2019t Websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley: Public to have free Internet access to Government services in weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Government says that within weeks the public will have free access to its essential and educational services via the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Maarten to host CaribNOG 12<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 St Maarten will host the twelfth meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from October 24 to 26\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 23 June 2016<\/h3>\nStarr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel reports record-breaking sign-ups for LTE<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica is reporting that within a week of activating Jamaica\u2019s first LTE network, just over 7,000 customers are now enjoying what it describes as \u201cblazing-fast mobile Internet speeds\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Department of Information Technology prepares to launch a Government Wide Area Network<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Business partners Omar Green and Andrew Karim have pumped $2 million into what they believe can be Jamaica\u2019s next go-to application to find events, products and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Electronic payments can increase GDP growth \u2014 MasterCard<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 From a study titled \u2018Evaluating the Cost of Cash\u2019, international payment company MasterCard has concluded that the Jamaican economy can grow by at least 0.7 per cent if electronic payments were to grow by 30 per cent over the next four years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Government To Fully Roll Out Tablet In Schools Programme<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Although declining to release the findings of a comprehensive audit at this time, the Government has indicated that it will end the pilot phase of the Tablets in Schools (TIS) programme and begin a full rollout\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Open Data Portal to be Launched June 24<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its partners, will officially launch the Government of Jamaica Open Data Portal on Friday, June 24\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Peter Bunting | Investment For Central Manchester – Case Study<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 With Jamaica’s bauxite\/alumina industry already in intensive care in 2007, there was an urgent need to find a replacement for the sector that had been the mainstay of economic activity in central Jamaica for decades\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology Minister Requests Audit of all Gov\u2019t Websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley: Public to have free Internet access to Government services in weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Government says that within weeks the public will have free access to its essential and educational services via the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Maarten to host CaribNOG 12<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 St Maarten will host the twelfth meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from October 24 to 26\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 23 June 2016<\/h3>\nStarr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel reports record-breaking sign-ups for LTE<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica is reporting that within a week of activating Jamaica\u2019s first LTE network, just over 7,000 customers are now enjoying what it describes as \u201cblazing-fast mobile Internet speeds\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Department of Information Technology prepares to launch a Government Wide Area Network<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Although declining to release the findings of a comprehensive audit at this time, the Government has indicated that it will end the pilot phase of the Tablets in Schools (TIS) programme and begin a full rollout\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Open Data Portal to be Launched June 24<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, along with its partners, will officially launch the Government of Jamaica Open Data Portal on Friday, June 24\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Peter Bunting | Investment For Central Manchester – Case Study<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 With Jamaica’s bauxite\/alumina industry already in intensive care in 2007, there was an urgent need to find a replacement for the sector that had been the mainstay of economic activity in central Jamaica for decades\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology Minister Requests Audit of all Gov\u2019t Websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley: Public to have free Internet access to Government services in weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Government says that within weeks the public will have free access to its essential and educational services via the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Maarten to host CaribNOG 12<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 St Maarten will host the twelfth meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from October 24 to 26\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 23 June 2016<\/h3>\nStarr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel reports record-breaking sign-ups for LTE<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica is reporting that within a week of activating Jamaica\u2019s first LTE network, just over 7,000 customers are now enjoying what it describes as \u201cblazing-fast mobile Internet speeds\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Department of Information Technology prepares to launch a Government Wide Area Network<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With Jamaica’s bauxite\/alumina industry already in intensive care in 2007, there was an urgent need to find a replacement for the sector that had been the mainstay of economic activity in central Jamaica for decades\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology Minister Requests Audit of all Gov\u2019t Websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley: Public to have free Internet access to Government services in weeks<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Government says that within weeks the public will have free access to its essential and educational services via the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Maarten to host CaribNOG 12<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 St Maarten will host the twelfth meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from October 24 to 26\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 23 June 2016<\/h3>\nStarr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel reports record-breaking sign-ups for LTE<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica is reporting that within a week of activating Jamaica\u2019s first LTE network, just over 7,000 customers are now enjoying what it describes as \u201cblazing-fast mobile Internet speeds\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Department of Information Technology prepares to launch a Government Wide Area Network<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
___________<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Government says that within weeks the public will have free access to its essential and educational services via the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St Maarten to host CaribNOG 12<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 St Maarten will host the twelfth meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from October 24 to 26\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 23 June 2016<\/h3>\nStarr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Starr Computer launches Business Centre<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With a keen focus on promoting cutting edge technology designed to advance and make more efficient the way business is done, Starr Computer yesterday officially launched its Business Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel reports record-breaking sign-ups for LTE<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica is reporting that within a week of activating Jamaica\u2019s first LTE network, just over 7,000 customers are now enjoying what it describes as \u201cblazing-fast mobile Internet speeds\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Department of Information Technology prepares to launch a Government Wide Area Network<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
___________<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A team of Information Technology (IT) consultants from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is presently in the Federation providing technical support to the Department of Information Technology in developing its Government Communications Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile, IFC showcase TT to overseas firms<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago International Outsourcing Summit took place for the first time, on June 15-16, and convened some of the world\u2019s top decision makers in international outsourcing to learn of TT\u2019s strengths as an international business centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HR policy in the age of social media<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tribute: Michel Stephane Bruno: The Haitian Steve Jobs you didn’t know<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As a practicing advocate consultant, I have had, within recent times, increasing requests for advice and opinions regarding employees use of social media and employees questionable public postings to the world at large. In most instances, the advice\/request would surround the use of the popular, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 24 June 2016<\/h3>\nEmail scams costing businesses $billions<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unsuspecting employees in Cayman are being targeted by criminals with \u2018Scareware\u2019 and sophisticated email scams, enabling them to siphon off cash from these companies without the need for complex hacking techniques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 He studied economics at the Universit\u00e9 Quisqueya from 1993 until 1997. Some of the things that interested him were mobile technologies, telephone services, messaging and marketing, mobile applications and ICT4D\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
QualityWorks Jamaica Emerges As Go-To QA\/Testing Destination for US Tech firms<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 One year ago, QualityWorks Consulting Group LLC, an agile software test consultancy firm based in Los Angeles, expanded their operations to Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wheatley orders audit of Gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley has requested that a comprehensive audit and assessment plan be prepared and implemented to determine the current state of vulnerability of all government websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Does crowdfunding have the power to grow Caribbean economies? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Last week, I introduced the topic of the power of crowdfunding potential for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow \u2013 the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games \u2013announced that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Letter: Cyber Crime Bill 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir: It is said that the love of power is the beginning or the root of all evil; from world history we can all conclude that this is true\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 25 June 2016<\/h3>\nGovt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Govt signs contract for ICT needs assessment project in rural, hinterland areas<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 An Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs assessment project will get underway in hinterland and rural communities in Guyana, following a US$524,00o contract which was signed by the Government of Guyana, Germany-based Detecon Consultancy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t to bridge digital divides between coast and hinterland<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to bridge the digital divide that exists between the Coastland and the Hinterland Region, the government through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), yesterday entered into an agreement with an international Consultancy Firm to conduct a Needs Assessment Project (NAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Information and communication tech needs in rural, hinterland areas to be evaluated<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The partially decomposed body of a man who was missing for two days, was yesterday afternoon found in a canal at Onderneeming, Parfait Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, a short distance from his home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Andrea Martin-Swaby | Cyber Bullying A Growing Threat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bullying is not a novel term. It has always been classified as antisocial behaviour that has existed for centuries, but this generation is perhaps the first to grapple with a different form of bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow excites Half Way Tree with 50-day Olympics countdown<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kingston\u2019s activity mecca of Half-Way-Tree exploded with sights, sounds and excitement recently as telecommunications firm Flow, official broadcast partners of the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, kicked off its 50-day countdown to the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OECS Commission holds talks towards regional geographical data sharing strategy<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission recently conducted a virtual geographical information strategy or GIS symposium, which is part of plans towards a regional geographic data strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 26 June 2016<\/h3>\nThree graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Three graduate from inaugural Amerindian Computer Training<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three students are now equipped to return to their Amerindian community of Parisharra armed with computer skills to teach their peers and villagers, thanks to an initiative of Region Nine Executive Officer, Carl Parker, and his secretary Ms. Keisha Vincent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contractor General Carrying Out ‘Review’ Of Caricel Operator – Ian Moore, George Neil Added As Company Directors<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecom regulator the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) confirmed that it gave requested information about Symbiote Investments Limited, the holding company for Caricel, to the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) as part of a formal review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Ja’s Global Open Data Index ranking improves<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECLAC calls for creation of regional digital market in the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has called for the creation of a regional digital market, saying that it will contribute to development with equality and environmental sustainability in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is currently ranked 37 out of 122 countries on the Global Open Data Index, moving from 61 two years ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n