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A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 1 August to Sunday 7 August 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 1 August 2016<\/h3>\n

High-speed data connection collapses causing major delays in check-in at Guyana\u2019s key airport<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Passengers leaving Guyana are experiencing flight delays and cancellations due to a collapse of the high-speed data link that serves the check-in system at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), officials said Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

USF Provides $430 Million For ICT Infrastructure Development In Tertiary Institutions<\/h4>\n

Jamaica \u2013 The Universal Service Fund (USF) has provided nearly $430 million in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure development support for several tertiary institutions over the past four years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 2 August 2016<\/h3>\n

BTC\u00a0urges URCA\u2008to adopt \u2018ex post\u2019 regulatory measures<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) approved of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority\u2019s (URCA) proposal to \u201cliberalize\u201d its authority in the electronic communications sector in an effort to promote more competitive behavior among those entities with significant market power (SMP) for mobile services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW’s Rio App goes live today<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications firm FLOW’s FlowRio2016Extra App for mobile devices goes live today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow To Hike Prices For Some Phone And Internet Packages<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications company, FLOW, says it will increase the prices for some of its Internet and phone packages as of September 1\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Code of Practice on Safeguarding the Open Internet signed at CANTO 2016<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Day one of the ongoing CANTO 32nd Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition which is currently taking place at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino from July 31st – August 5th was full of thought provoking and forward thinking discussions, presentations and panels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W Networks at CANTO: Future-Proofing Caribbean Region by Driving Industry Innovation With Network Certifications<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 C&W Networks, a subsidiary of Cable & Wireless Communications, (C&W), one of the largest full service communications and entertainment providers in the Caribbean and Latin America region, now part of Liberty Global (LiLAC Group), is pleased to announce that it has received the MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 (CE2.0) industry standard certification for E-LINE, E-LAN, E-TREE and E-ACCESS services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Marketing Strategies Today: Your YouTube videos might suck<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 YouTube is top of the video-viewing world. People from all walks of life are using YouTube to post and watch videos to expand their reach\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT transforming into agile broadband company<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TSTT has started its transformation from a traditional legacy telecommunications company into an agile broadband communications organisation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 3 August 2016<\/h3>\n

\"Antigua_and_BarbudaAntigua ups ante with US over gaming dispute<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Antigua\u2019s Prime Minister Gaston Browne\u00a0\u00a0 has instructed his country\u2019s Ambassador to the United States (US) to resume negotiations over the cumulative loss from a 2003 gaming dispute and warned that failure to reach agreement would lead to possible enforcement options including the\u00a0\u00a0 suspension of protection of US intellectual property rights\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

US firm first to provide film and broadcast services in Cuba<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Cuba International Network (CIN) recently became the first US company authorized to set up shop in Cuba to provide equipment and personnel there to support the production of broadcasting, television and filming of video content for consumption in the US and international markets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C.H. Robertson | Digicel Play A Customer Service Nightmare<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: It is out of sheer frustration that I am forced to write about the poor service I have received from Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow promises customers unforgettable experience with \u2018Rio2016Extra App\u2019<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications firm Flow yesterday officially launched its Rio2016Extra App for mobile devices which will offer customers another exciting option to experience the Olympic Games in Brazil\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: \u2018New\u2019 C&W communications poised to support region to achieve tech leadership<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u201cCable & Wireless Communications, (C&W), is now part of Liberty Global, the world\u2019s largest international cable television company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CANTO 2016 Leading the Discussion on ICT for the Region<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Delegates in any room on day one of the conference would have experienced and interacted with some of the region\u2019s leading thought drivers and policy makers where ICT is concerned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

More CANTO Members Sign Code of Practice<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 In a historic moment at the 32nd CANTO Conference and Exhibition in Puerto Rico a significant number of CANTO members signed the Code of Practice for safeguarding the open Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018NEW\u2019 C&W COMMUNICATIONS POISED TO SUPPORT REGION TO ACHIEVE TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u201cCable & Wireless Communications, (C&W), is now part of Liberty Global, the world\u2019s largest international cable television company. Liberty brings global strength, innovation and experience, and combined with the deep historic roots, and long tradition of Cable and Wireless, along with the spirit of entrepreneurship of the former Columbus Group, creates a telecom leader that will continue to transform the region through sustained investment and development\u201d; so said John Reid, acting CEO C&W Communications, at the recently held 32nd Annual CANTO 2016 Conference and Trade Exhibition in San Juan, Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Success from the Start at CANTO 2016<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 If the opening ceremony is to be an indication of what is to be achieved by the end of the Conference, the Caribbean is in good hands and ICT will continue to be a major pillar for future development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OCM to buy stake in Green Dot<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 One Caribbean Media Limited (OCM) has entered into an agreement to purchase a 51 per cent stake in Green Dot Limited, providers of digital cable tv and broadband internet services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 4 August 2016<\/h3>\n

5 Caribbean Countries With The Highest Cell Phone Subscriptions<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 When it comes to mobile cell phone subscriptions, 5 countries in the Caribbean outnumber others, according to the latest data from the ITU World Telecommunication\/ICT Indicators Database\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean gains dividends from digital switchover<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 A shift from analog to digital television broadcast in the Caribbean could be a big boost for local content creators looking to produce and distribute original programs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CARIBBEAN: Telecom providers sign code on Open Internet<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 More than 10 telecommunication providers in the Caribbean have signed a Voluntary Code of Practice on Safeguarding the Open Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ministers and Hackathon share Tuesday Focus at CANTO 2016<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Ministers and the Millennials shared the stage at CANTO 2016 on Tuesday August 2nd, the second day the ongoing CANTO 32nd Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition which is currently taking place at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino from July 31st \u2013 August 5th<\/sup>\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018New\u2019 C&W to be region\u2019s technology leader<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u201dCable & Wireless Communications, (C&W), is now part of Liberty Global, the world\u2019s largest international cable television company… more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Flag_of_Sint_Maarten\"TelEm Group CEO spot still \u2018in limbo<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten \u2013 Government, as shareholder of TelEm Group of Companies, is in disagreement with the Corporate Governance Council (CGC) over the screening process of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidate picked by Government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Banking on the go<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Electronic banking (eBanking) is a growing trend in Trinidad and Tobago (TT) and if banks are to remain competitive, they need to offer customers secure, reliable, easy-to-use online services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 5 August 2016<\/h3>\n

Cybercrime Bill sent to Special Select Committee<\/h4>\n

Guyana\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0The Cybercrime Bill of 2016 was presented and read for the first time in the National Assembly yesterday by Attorney General Basil Williams.. more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT offers free data for mobile customers<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 GTT customers have been experiencing difficulties in using the *100# system to recharge their accounts, buy data plans and access other services including After Two Belongs to You (AF2)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT\u2019s services back at \u201cfull strength,\u201d Cheddi Jagan Int\u2019l Airport\u2019s automatic check-in system working again<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) said that as of 7 AM on Friday, August 5, 2016 all its services have been restored to \u201cfull strength.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Lasco Financial Grows Telecom Division To 12 Locations<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Lasco Financial Services Limited (LFL) grew its phone sales division to a dozen locations during the first six months of launching the service, which contributed to the company nearly doubling the LFL staff count\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sandals launches phone app<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Sandals Resorts International has upgraded its guest offerings with the launch of stage one of its newly developed phone application now available for download at iPhone and Android app stores… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary Q1 2016\/17 Results<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications Limited (“CWC”) is a leading telecommunications operator in substantially all of its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.7 million mobile, 0.4 million television, 0.6 million internet and 0.8 million telephony subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CANTO 2016 \u2013 \u201cBuilding an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Through Sustainable Strategic Partnerships<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 CANTO continues to be a driver for ICT in the region and the proceedings over the last three days will stand as testimony to the various ways in which CANTO continues to pursue its mandate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC sales flat at USD 574 mln, net loss widens in Q2<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s Latin American and Caribbean group (LiLAC), reported revenues of USD 573.6 million on a rebased basis in its fiscal first quarter ending 30 June, down 0.3 percent on the year-earlier result of USD 583.0 million due to declines in Barbados, the Bahamas and Trinidad & Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECTEL chairman promotes the benefits of new legislation<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL), Senator Dennis Byron, says that the new Electronic Communications Bill for Eastern Caribbean States is designed with best intention to serve the public interest, while offering service providers with opportunities to do business in our markets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Local record producer supports digitalisation of Caribbean Music<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 With the shift towards the digital music industry, local musician and record producer, Laul Thomas has expressed his support for digitising Caribbean music in order to compete with the international market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Liberty Global’s LiLAC group adds 46,000 RGUs in Q2<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Global\u2019s Latin American and Caribbean group, or LiLAC, reported a year-on-year rise in total customers and revenue-generating units of 1.3 million and 1.9 million respectively in the second quarter after closing the acquisition of UK-based telecoms group Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) for around USD 7.4 billion in May\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Challenging times for telecoms providers<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 LIBERTY Global plc, the new owner of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC)\u2014which owns 49 per cent of telecoms provider TSTT\u2014confirmed on a conference call with investors yesterday that TSTT has been generating lower revenue growth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 6 August 2016<\/h3>\n

Ashcroft\u00a0demands BTL Payment in US dollars; Belize economy in crisis<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 In August of 2009, the Government of Belize (GOB) nationalized the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) from a group of companies controlled by British Billionaire Michael Ashcroft\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"GuyanaGuyana tables Cybercrime legislation<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana government has introduced a Cybercrime Bill to the National Assembly and immediately asked that it be sent to a Special Select Committee\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Sorry For Service Foul-Up<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I write in response to the letter titled ‘Digicel Play – a customer service nightmare’, which was published in The Gleaner on Wednesday, August 3, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW’S Sinclair Backs Universal Access To Games<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaicans are often so focused on the sport of track and field during the Olympics that it is sometimes easy to forget that the Games features an array of sports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow takes hit in video subscribers<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications giant Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), which operates here as Flow, is blaming a rise in competition and a tough economic environment for a fall in the number of its video subscribers here and in Trinidad and Tobago during the first quarter of its 2016\/2017 financial year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 7 August 2016<\/h3>\n

CONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026Telecoms liberalization; enforcement; GTT opens new front<\/h2>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013\u00a0The recent passage of the Telecommunications Bill in Parliament and the concomitant liberalization of the Telecoms Industry is a very important news event. From the time of the establishment of the Telecoms monopoly, the Guyana Consumers Association (GCA) has been struggling against its iniquities as the records of the Public Utilities Commission will attest… more<\/a><\/p>\n

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