\nAirport Wi-Fi no longer totally free<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For arriving and departing passengers at the VC Bird International Airport, Wi-Fi will remain free, but only up to a point, and then they would have to pay for the service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC\u2008must\u00a0amend RAIO, URCA\u2008says<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has published its final determination, imposing obligations on the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to make changes to its Reference Access and Interconnection Offer (RAIO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Dissatisfied GT&T retirees to lobby Pres. Granger for their correct pensions<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Workers, who continued unbroken services from Guyana Telecommunications Corporation (GTC) to the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T), are preparing to take their concerns about the inaccurate pensions to President David Granger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Marketing Strategies Today: Why mobile marketing cannot be ignored<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Mobile marketing can imply one of two things. At one point it referred to the activity of marketing on a mobile device such as a cell phone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Cybercrime Bill will stifle free expression\u2019<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Regional and international media organisations have expressed their disappointment that the St Vincent and the Grenadines Parliament had given the green light to a Cybercrime Bill that they say would stifle free expression\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybercrime law adopted in Saint Vincent and Grenadines is fundamentally flawed<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 We the undersigned organisations defending freedom of the press and access to information are deeply concerned by the cybercrime law adopted today in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT told not to approve mobile license<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Communication Workers Union (CWU) is calling on the Telecommunications Authority (TATT) to nullify the application for a third mobile licence by other entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 16 August 2016<\/h3>\n![\"Belize](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Belize-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C133\")
Huawei Marine and Belize Telemedia to deploy 32Tbit\/s cable<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks has teamed up with Belize Telemedia to build a 24km undersea cable system connecting Belize and the island of San Pedro to enhance connectivity to the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BVI takes major step towards improved broadband<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Though late, the British Virgin Islands has taken a major step towards the provision of better broadband services using LTE technology, commonly marketed as 4G LTE\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
eGov Jamaica and Ministry of Finance set to sign MOU<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 will benefit from a US$35 million loan from the World Bank when it signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance and Planning on August 25, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W BUSINESS ANNOUNCES B2B-SPECIFIC CALL CENTRES<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The business arm of Barbados\u2019 leading telecommunications provider has announced a dedicated support service for its corporate clients… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition says Cybercrime law takes St. Vincent \u2018several steps backward\u2019<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The main opposition New Democratic Party\u00a0(NDP) is warning that if the Cybercrime Act 2016, passed in Parliament\u00a0last weekend is assented to, it would take St. Vincent and the Grenadines \u201cseveral steps backward\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St. Vincent and Grenadines adopts cybercrime law<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The International Press Institute (IPI) yesterday joined human rights defenders in a call on St. Vincent and the Grenadines to repeal a new cybercrime law that they said poses \u201ca serious threat to freedom of the press, the free flow of online information, and public debate\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Academy focussing on ICT development<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The academic section of St. Maarten Academy will be placing heavy focus on the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the institution over the next two years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 17 August 2016<\/h3>\nSMART announces unlimited broadband<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 SMART, via press release this morning, announced the launch of its new Broadband Unlimited Internet Service, which offers high quality, wireless Internet to Belizean homes and businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"British_Virgin_Islands](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/British_Virgin_Islands-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C100\")
British Virgin Islands awards 4G spectrum to Digicel, CCT, Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands has granted LTE spectrum in the 700MHz, 1900MHz and AWS bands to CCT, Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Jamaica Returns To Losses<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ), which trades as Flow Jamaica, posted a loss of $695 million the June first-quarter 2016, or more than double the net loss a year earlier, despite double-digit growth in revenues and mobile subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New council member for ECTEL<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Minster for Economic Development, Housing Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Guy Joseph, is the new representative for Saint Lucia on the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 18 August 2016<\/h3>\nURCA\u2008CEO doubts second mobile rollout could be faster<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 EO\u2008of NewCoLimited2015 (NewCo) Damian Blackburn yesterday assured Guardian\u2008Business that the company is \u201cfully funded\u201d\u2008to begin and complete the rollout of its mobile phone services in accordance with the terms of the license issued on July 1, 2016, by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei and Belize Telemedia team to deploy Belize to San Pedro Island undersea cable system<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. and Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) will collaborate on deployment of a new undersea cable system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei Marine Partners with Belize Telemedia to Deploy New Undersea Cable System<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei and Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. , a global submarine cable network provider – have teamed up with Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) to build an undersea cable system that will connect Belize mainland and San Pedro Island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards LTE spectrum<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 LTE is set to launch in the British Virgin Islands after the telecoms regulator announced the award of spectrum to operators Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Benefit from World Bank Group\u2019s First Online Course on Crowdfunding<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Guyana](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Guyana-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C120\")
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Workers, who continued unbroken services from Guyana Telecommunications Corporation (GTC) to the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T), are preparing to take their concerns about the inaccurate pensions to President David Granger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Marketing Strategies Today: Why mobile marketing cannot be ignored<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Mobile marketing can imply one of two things. At one point it referred to the activity of marketing on a mobile device such as a cell phone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Cybercrime Bill will stifle free expression\u2019<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Regional and international media organisations have expressed their disappointment that the St Vincent and the Grenadines Parliament had given the green light to a Cybercrime Bill that they say would stifle free expression\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybercrime law adopted in Saint Vincent and Grenadines is fundamentally flawed<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 We the undersigned organisations defending freedom of the press and access to information are deeply concerned by the cybercrime law adopted today in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT told not to approve mobile license<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Communication Workers Union (CWU) is calling on the Telecommunications Authority (TATT) to nullify the application for a third mobile licence by other entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 16 August 2016<\/h3>\nHuawei Marine and Belize Telemedia to deploy 32Tbit\/s cable<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks has teamed up with Belize Telemedia to build a 24km undersea cable system connecting Belize and the island of San Pedro to enhance connectivity to the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BVI takes major step towards improved broadband<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Though late, the British Virgin Islands has taken a major step towards the provision of better broadband services using LTE technology, commonly marketed as 4G LTE\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
eGov Jamaica and Ministry of Finance set to sign MOU<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 will benefit from a US$35 million loan from the World Bank when it signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance and Planning on August 25, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W BUSINESS ANNOUNCES B2B-SPECIFIC CALL CENTRES<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The business arm of Barbados\u2019 leading telecommunications provider has announced a dedicated support service for its corporate clients… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition says Cybercrime law takes St. Vincent \u2018several steps backward\u2019<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The main opposition New Democratic Party\u00a0(NDP) is warning that if the Cybercrime Act 2016, passed in Parliament\u00a0last weekend is assented to, it would take St. Vincent and the Grenadines \u201cseveral steps backward\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St. Vincent and Grenadines adopts cybercrime law<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The International Press Institute (IPI) yesterday joined human rights defenders in a call on St. Vincent and the Grenadines to repeal a new cybercrime law that they said poses \u201ca serious threat to freedom of the press, the free flow of online information, and public debate\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Academy focussing on ICT development<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The academic section of St. Maarten Academy will be placing heavy focus on the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the institution over the next two years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 17 August 2016<\/h3>\nSMART announces unlimited broadband<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 SMART, via press release this morning, announced the launch of its new Broadband Unlimited Internet Service, which offers high quality, wireless Internet to Belizean homes and businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards 4G spectrum to Digicel, CCT, Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands has granted LTE spectrum in the 700MHz, 1900MHz and AWS bands to CCT, Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Jamaica Returns To Losses<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ), which trades as Flow Jamaica, posted a loss of $695 million the June first-quarter 2016, or more than double the net loss a year earlier, despite double-digit growth in revenues and mobile subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New council member for ECTEL<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Minster for Economic Development, Housing Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Guy Joseph, is the new representative for Saint Lucia on the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 18 August 2016<\/h3>\nURCA\u2008CEO doubts second mobile rollout could be faster<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 EO\u2008of NewCoLimited2015 (NewCo) Damian Blackburn yesterday assured Guardian\u2008Business that the company is \u201cfully funded\u201d\u2008to begin and complete the rollout of its mobile phone services in accordance with the terms of the license issued on July 1, 2016, by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei and Belize Telemedia team to deploy Belize to San Pedro Island undersea cable system<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. and Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) will collaborate on deployment of a new undersea cable system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei Marine Partners with Belize Telemedia to Deploy New Undersea Cable System<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei and Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. , a global submarine cable network provider – have teamed up with Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) to build an undersea cable system that will connect Belize mainland and San Pedro Island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards LTE spectrum<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 LTE is set to launch in the British Virgin Islands after the telecoms regulator announced the award of spectrum to operators Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Benefit from World Bank Group\u2019s First Online Course on Crowdfunding<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Regional and international media organisations have expressed their disappointment that the St Vincent and the Grenadines Parliament had given the green light to a Cybercrime Bill that they say would stifle free expression\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybercrime law adopted in Saint Vincent and Grenadines is fundamentally flawed<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 We the undersigned organisations defending freedom of the press and access to information are deeply concerned by the cybercrime law adopted today in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT told not to approve mobile license<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Communication Workers Union (CWU) is calling on the Telecommunications Authority (TATT) to nullify the application for a third mobile licence by other entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 16 August 2016<\/h3>\nHuawei Marine and Belize Telemedia to deploy 32Tbit\/s cable<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks has teamed up with Belize Telemedia to build a 24km undersea cable system connecting Belize and the island of San Pedro to enhance connectivity to the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BVI takes major step towards improved broadband<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Though late, the British Virgin Islands has taken a major step towards the provision of better broadband services using LTE technology, commonly marketed as 4G LTE\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
eGov Jamaica and Ministry of Finance set to sign MOU<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 will benefit from a US$35 million loan from the World Bank when it signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance and Planning on August 25, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W BUSINESS ANNOUNCES B2B-SPECIFIC CALL CENTRES<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The business arm of Barbados\u2019 leading telecommunications provider has announced a dedicated support service for its corporate clients… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition says Cybercrime law takes St. Vincent \u2018several steps backward\u2019<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The main opposition New Democratic Party\u00a0(NDP) is warning that if the Cybercrime Act 2016, passed in Parliament\u00a0last weekend is assented to, it would take St. Vincent and the Grenadines \u201cseveral steps backward\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St. Vincent and Grenadines adopts cybercrime law<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The International Press Institute (IPI) yesterday joined human rights defenders in a call on St. Vincent and the Grenadines to repeal a new cybercrime law that they said poses \u201ca serious threat to freedom of the press, the free flow of online information, and public debate\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Academy focussing on ICT development<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The academic section of St. Maarten Academy will be placing heavy focus on the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the institution over the next two years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 17 August 2016<\/h3>\nSMART announces unlimited broadband<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 SMART, via press release this morning, announced the launch of its new Broadband Unlimited Internet Service, which offers high quality, wireless Internet to Belizean homes and businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards 4G spectrum to Digicel, CCT, Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands has granted LTE spectrum in the 700MHz, 1900MHz and AWS bands to CCT, Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Jamaica Returns To Losses<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ), which trades as Flow Jamaica, posted a loss of $695 million the June first-quarter 2016, or more than double the net loss a year earlier, despite double-digit growth in revenues and mobile subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New council member for ECTEL<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Minster for Economic Development, Housing Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Guy Joseph, is the new representative for Saint Lucia on the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 18 August 2016<\/h3>\nURCA\u2008CEO doubts second mobile rollout could be faster<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 EO\u2008of NewCoLimited2015 (NewCo) Damian Blackburn yesterday assured Guardian\u2008Business that the company is \u201cfully funded\u201d\u2008to begin and complete the rollout of its mobile phone services in accordance with the terms of the license issued on July 1, 2016, by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei and Belize Telemedia team to deploy Belize to San Pedro Island undersea cable system<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. and Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) will collaborate on deployment of a new undersea cable system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei Marine Partners with Belize Telemedia to Deploy New Undersea Cable System<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei and Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. , a global submarine cable network provider – have teamed up with Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) to build an undersea cable system that will connect Belize mainland and San Pedro Island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards LTE spectrum<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 LTE is set to launch in the British Virgin Islands after the telecoms regulator announced the award of spectrum to operators Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Benefit from World Bank Group\u2019s First Online Course on Crowdfunding<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Communication Workers Union (CWU) is calling on the Telecommunications Authority (TATT) to nullify the application for a third mobile licence by other entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 16 August 2016<\/h3>\nHuawei Marine and Belize Telemedia to deploy 32Tbit\/s cable<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks has teamed up with Belize Telemedia to build a 24km undersea cable system connecting Belize and the island of San Pedro to enhance connectivity to the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei Marine and Belize Telemedia to deploy 32Tbit\/s cable<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Though late, the British Virgin Islands has taken a major step towards the provision of better broadband services using LTE technology, commonly marketed as 4G LTE\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
eGov Jamaica and Ministry of Finance set to sign MOU<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 will benefit from a US$35 million loan from the World Bank when it signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance and Planning on August 25, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W BUSINESS ANNOUNCES B2B-SPECIFIC CALL CENTRES<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The business arm of Barbados\u2019 leading telecommunications provider has announced a dedicated support service for its corporate clients… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition says Cybercrime law takes St. Vincent \u2018several steps backward\u2019<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The main opposition New Democratic Party\u00a0(NDP) is warning that if the Cybercrime Act 2016, passed in Parliament\u00a0last weekend is assented to, it would take St. Vincent and the Grenadines \u201cseveral steps backward\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St. Vincent and Grenadines adopts cybercrime law<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The International Press Institute (IPI) yesterday joined human rights defenders in a call on St. Vincent and the Grenadines to repeal a new cybercrime law that they said poses \u201ca serious threat to freedom of the press, the free flow of online information, and public debate\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Academy focussing on ICT development<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The academic section of St. Maarten Academy will be placing heavy focus on the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the institution over the next two years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 17 August 2016<\/h3>\nSMART announces unlimited broadband<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 SMART, via press release this morning, announced the launch of its new Broadband Unlimited Internet Service, which offers high quality, wireless Internet to Belizean homes and businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards 4G spectrum to Digicel, CCT, Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands has granted LTE spectrum in the 700MHz, 1900MHz and AWS bands to CCT, Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Jamaica Returns To Losses<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ), which trades as Flow Jamaica, posted a loss of $695 million the June first-quarter 2016, or more than double the net loss a year earlier, despite double-digit growth in revenues and mobile subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New council member for ECTEL<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Minster for Economic Development, Housing Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Guy Joseph, is the new representative for Saint Lucia on the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 18 August 2016<\/h3>\nURCA\u2008CEO doubts second mobile rollout could be faster<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 EO\u2008of NewCoLimited2015 (NewCo) Damian Blackburn yesterday assured Guardian\u2008Business that the company is \u201cfully funded\u201d\u2008to begin and complete the rollout of its mobile phone services in accordance with the terms of the license issued on July 1, 2016, by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei and Belize Telemedia team to deploy Belize to San Pedro Island undersea cable system<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. and Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) will collaborate on deployment of a new undersea cable system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei Marine Partners with Belize Telemedia to Deploy New Undersea Cable System<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei and Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. , a global submarine cable network provider – have teamed up with Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) to build an undersea cable system that will connect Belize mainland and San Pedro Island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards LTE spectrum<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 LTE is set to launch in the British Virgin Islands after the telecoms regulator announced the award of spectrum to operators Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Benefit from World Bank Group\u2019s First Online Course on Crowdfunding<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 The business arm of Barbados\u2019 leading telecommunications provider has announced a dedicated support service for its corporate clients… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition says Cybercrime law takes St. Vincent \u2018several steps backward\u2019<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The main opposition New Democratic Party\u00a0(NDP) is warning that if the Cybercrime Act 2016, passed in Parliament\u00a0last weekend is assented to, it would take St. Vincent and the Grenadines \u201cseveral steps backward\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
St. Vincent and Grenadines adopts cybercrime law<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The International Press Institute (IPI) yesterday joined human rights defenders in a call on St. Vincent and the Grenadines to repeal a new cybercrime law that they said poses \u201ca serious threat to freedom of the press, the free flow of online information, and public debate\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Academy focussing on ICT development<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The academic section of St. Maarten Academy will be placing heavy focus on the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the institution over the next two years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 17 August 2016<\/h3>\nSMART announces unlimited broadband<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 SMART, via press release this morning, announced the launch of its new Broadband Unlimited Internet Service, which offers high quality, wireless Internet to Belizean homes and businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards 4G spectrum to Digicel, CCT, Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands has granted LTE spectrum in the 700MHz, 1900MHz and AWS bands to CCT, Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Jamaica Returns To Losses<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ), which trades as Flow Jamaica, posted a loss of $695 million the June first-quarter 2016, or more than double the net loss a year earlier, despite double-digit growth in revenues and mobile subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New council member for ECTEL<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Minster for Economic Development, Housing Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Guy Joseph, is the new representative for Saint Lucia on the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 18 August 2016<\/h3>\nURCA\u2008CEO doubts second mobile rollout could be faster<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 EO\u2008of NewCoLimited2015 (NewCo) Damian Blackburn yesterday assured Guardian\u2008Business that the company is \u201cfully funded\u201d\u2008to begin and complete the rollout of its mobile phone services in accordance with the terms of the license issued on July 1, 2016, by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei and Belize Telemedia team to deploy Belize to San Pedro Island undersea cable system<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. and Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) will collaborate on deployment of a new undersea cable system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei Marine Partners with Belize Telemedia to Deploy New Undersea Cable System<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei and Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. , a global submarine cable network provider – have teamed up with Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) to build an undersea cable system that will connect Belize mainland and San Pedro Island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards LTE spectrum<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 LTE is set to launch in the British Virgin Islands after the telecoms regulator announced the award of spectrum to operators Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Benefit from World Bank Group\u2019s First Online Course on Crowdfunding<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The International Press Institute (IPI) yesterday joined human rights defenders in a call on St. Vincent and the Grenadines to repeal a new cybercrime law that they said poses \u201ca serious threat to freedom of the press, the free flow of online information, and public debate\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Academy focussing on ICT development<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The academic section of St. Maarten Academy will be placing heavy focus on the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the institution over the next two years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 17 August 2016<\/h3>\nSMART announces unlimited broadband<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 SMART, via press release this morning, announced the launch of its new Broadband Unlimited Internet Service, which offers high quality, wireless Internet to Belizean homes and businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
SMART announces unlimited broadband<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 SMART, via press release this morning, announced the launch of its new Broadband Unlimited Internet Service, which offers high quality, wireless Internet to Belizean homes and businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards 4G spectrum to Digicel, CCT, Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands has granted LTE spectrum in the 700MHz, 1900MHz and AWS bands to CCT, Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Jamaica Returns To Losses<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ), which trades as Flow Jamaica, posted a loss of $695 million the June first-quarter 2016, or more than double the net loss a year earlier, despite double-digit growth in revenues and mobile subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New council member for ECTEL<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Minster for Economic Development, Housing Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Guy Joseph, is the new representative for Saint Lucia on the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 18 August 2016<\/h3>\nURCA\u2008CEO doubts second mobile rollout could be faster<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 EO\u2008of NewCoLimited2015 (NewCo) Damian Blackburn yesterday assured Guardian\u2008Business that the company is \u201cfully funded\u201d\u2008to begin and complete the rollout of its mobile phone services in accordance with the terms of the license issued on July 1, 2016, by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei and Belize Telemedia team to deploy Belize to San Pedro Island undersea cable system<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. and Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) will collaborate on deployment of a new undersea cable system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei Marine Partners with Belize Telemedia to Deploy New Undersea Cable System<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei and Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. , a global submarine cable network provider – have teamed up with Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) to build an undersea cable system that will connect Belize mainland and San Pedro Island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards LTE spectrum<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 LTE is set to launch in the British Virgin Islands after the telecoms regulator announced the award of spectrum to operators Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Benefit from World Bank Group\u2019s First Online Course on Crowdfunding<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ), which trades as Flow Jamaica, posted a loss of $695 million the June first-quarter 2016, or more than double the net loss a year earlier, despite double-digit growth in revenues and mobile subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New council member for ECTEL<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Minster for Economic Development, Housing Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Guy Joseph, is the new representative for Saint Lucia on the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 18 August 2016<\/h3>\nURCA\u2008CEO doubts second mobile rollout could be faster<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 EO\u2008of NewCoLimited2015 (NewCo) Damian Blackburn yesterday assured Guardian\u2008Business that the company is \u201cfully funded\u201d\u2008to begin and complete the rollout of its mobile phone services in accordance with the terms of the license issued on July 1, 2016, by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
URCA\u2008CEO doubts second mobile rollout could be faster<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 EO\u2008of NewCoLimited2015 (NewCo) Damian Blackburn yesterday assured Guardian\u2008Business that the company is \u201cfully funded\u201d\u2008to begin and complete the rollout of its mobile phone services in accordance with the terms of the license issued on July 1, 2016, by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei and Belize Telemedia team to deploy Belize to San Pedro Island undersea cable system<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. and Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) will collaborate on deployment of a new undersea cable system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Huawei Marine Partners with Belize Telemedia to Deploy New Undersea Cable System<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei and Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. , a global submarine cable network provider – have teamed up with Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) to build an undersea cable system that will connect Belize mainland and San Pedro Island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards LTE spectrum<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 LTE is set to launch in the British Virgin Islands after the telecoms regulator announced the award of spectrum to operators Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Benefit from World Bank Group\u2019s First Online Course on Crowdfunding<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Belize <\/em>\u2013 Huawei and Huawei Marine Networks Co. Ltd. , a global submarine cable network provider – have teamed up with Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) to build an undersea cable system that will connect Belize mainland and San Pedro Island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands awards LTE spectrum<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 LTE is set to launch in the British Virgin Islands after the telecoms regulator announced the award of spectrum to operators Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), Digicel and Flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Entrepreneurs to Benefit from World Bank Group\u2019s First Online Course on Crowdfunding<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the World Bank Group\u2019s premier free online course on crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is an Internet-enabled way for projects or businesses to raise capital from a large group of people, pilot new entrepreneurial ideas, and grow small and medium-sized enterprises\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
LACNIC On The Move Rolls Into Dominican Republic, As Santo Domingo Hosts Internet Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santo Domingo this month for an important meeting of the region\u2019s Internet community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty could be eyeing more mergers after C&W acquisition \u2013 analysts<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 Analysts say Liberty Global, the international cable giant that recently bought Cable & Wireless for $5.3 billion, could be eyeing more mergers and acquisitions in the hemisphere… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Scotiabank recognized as world’s best consumer digital bank in Latin America, Caribbean and Canada<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as the 2016 World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
blink | bmobile partners with NIHERST on Science Initiative<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL Still Bringing Back Services<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted by the US Department of Commerce in 2015 revealed that new occupations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have been growing at a rapid rate of 17% in comparison to other fields where occupations showed a 9.8% growth rate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 19 August 2016<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas \u2018Close To\u2019 $50m Preference Goal<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas finished \u201cclose to target\u201d on its recent $50 million preference share offering, Tribune Business was told yesterday, even though its local placement agent raised just 25 per cent of its US dollar goal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 And while we mostly talk about the damage Hurricane Earl did to residences, but what about businesses which lost phone and internet service? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GT&T, govt to begin negotiations next month on monopoly status<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Negotiations with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to end its monopoly on international voice and data are expected to begin next month and conclude by year-end, according to adviser to the Minister of Public Telecommunications, Lance Hinds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mobile devices possibly taking a toll on mental health- top health official<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
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Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The widespread use of mobile devices by youths may be depriving youths of opportunities to \u201coffload\u201d their problems in face-to-face communication, making them more vulnerable to suicide, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Karen Boyle said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition calls for repeal of cybercrime bill<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A member of the Special Select Committee of Parliament that reviewed the controversial Cybercrime Act is calling for a repeal of the legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm to start migration to new local\/intl. switch Sunday<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Launches Exciting Back to School Promotion<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
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Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s technical division plans to \u201cmigrate\u201d residential and business customers in St. Maarten from the company\u2019s outdated CS2K switch to a brand new Metasphere Softswitch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 20 August 2016<\/h3>\nMobile Private Investor Plans \u2018Still Proceeding\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Plans to \u2018buy\u2019 the Government out of its current 51 per cent majority ownership in the Bahamas second mobile operator are \u201cstill proceeding as planned\u201d, with potential investors set to be approached next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel on Friday, launched its exciting back to school promotion which will reward students with a host of amazing prizes, including free internet subscriptions, data plans, tablets, laptops, stationary vouchers and more \u2013 to set them up for success for the new school year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Play Spoilt Rio Coverage<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I am an avid athletics fan, and so the Olympics is a major highlight for me. I am unable to view the Olympics, however, because of the substandard service I have been receiving from Digicel Play\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Kandyss makes strides in business technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 21 August 2016<\/h3>\n\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n
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Image credits: Dennis Skley<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT the age of 17, sixth former Kandyss Trancoso decided to turn her penchant for business and technology into something tangible and formed Royalink Ltd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n