{"id":86568,"date":"2016-09-26T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=86568"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:13:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:13:00","slug":"roundup-week-25-september-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2016\/09\/roundup-week-25-september-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 25 September 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 19 September to Sunday 25 September 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 19 September 2016<\/h3>\n

Antigua Seeks More Help To Get US To Settle Internet Gaming Dispute<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne has called on his colleagues in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to support his country\u2019s efforts in reaching a settlement with the United States in the World Trade Organization (WTO) Internet gaming dispute\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NewCo carries out recruitment exercise on Grand Bahama<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, on September 19, welcomed the CEO of NewCo, Damian Blackburn\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bill allows government to commandeer airwaves during disasters<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Emergency public bulletins broadcast just before or after a natural disaster, serious public health threat or during a significant man-made disaster would have to be issued by all local broadcast license-holders, according to new legislation seeking to govern Cayman\u2019s disaster management\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel gets the nod to purchase TRES Networks in Curacao<\/h4>\n

Curacao <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group today announced that it has received approval from the Government and regulatory authorities for the purchase of TRES Networks in Curacao, and is now moving swiftly to complete the transaction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

EMERGENCY 911 SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 There is now only one number which Dominicans can use to receive assistance in the case of an emergency \u2013 911\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECLAC study points to sharp increase in Internet use in the region<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 A study by the Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has found that there has been a dramatic increase in Internet use and access in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow\u2019s parent company Liberty Global and Netflix agree to integrate Netflix app into devices in over 30 countries<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Global plc (\u201cLiberty Global\u201c), the world\u2019s largest international cable TV and broadband company and parent company of Flow, just revealed a multi-year partnership with Netflix Inc. (\u201cNetflix\u201c) which will lead to Netflix\u2019s content being made available to Liberty Global video customers across more than 30 countries around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Trinidad and Tobago to revamp telecoms sector<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government initiatives in Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s telecoms sector aim to strengthen the market by bringing new players into the mobile segment and creating plans to develop broadband infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 20 September 2016<\/h3>\n

Minister promises increased bandwidth as CXC e-testing delayed<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 Following the disappointing results of a simulation for online testing in secondary schools, the Ministry of Telecommunications has promised an improvement in connectivity on school plants once the Telecommunication Bill 2016 is passed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Freeport Home For Newco Call Centre<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 NEWCO\u2019s national service call centre will be located in Grand Bahama, creating some 30 new jobs for Bahamians in Freeport, officials of the new mobile service provider announced yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"BahamasNewCo creating employment for Grand Bahamians, recruitment exercise underway<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 NewCo 2015 Limited (NewCo) The Bahamas\u2019 newest mobile service company is planning to create new employment opportunities for many Grand Bahamians\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NewCo creating employment for Grand Bahamians, recruitment exercise underway<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 NewCo announced Monday (September 19) during a press conference at the Ministry of Grand Bahama that it is actively recruiting to staff up its national call center, which will be located on Grand Bahama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Barbados lagging in innovation<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 DESPITE RANKING 37 out of 141 countries on the Global Innovation Index in 2015, Barbados still continues to lag in innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dunkeld and Government Told to Work Out B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 A three-judge panel of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) this morning advised attorneys representing Dunkeld International Investments, The B.T.L. Employees Trust and the Government of Belize to work out with all possible speed the settlement of the amount due from the government to the former shareholders of Belize Telemedia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

How Will B.T.L. Arbitration Affect Belize\u2019s Currency Position?<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 There were differing views on whether the Government can adhere to paying the remaining portion of the award due to Dunkeld in U.S. dollars, and should have paid the first instalment in Greenbacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Residents warned as social media \u2018threatens\u2019 court<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Partly due to the proliferation of communication technologies and unprecedented access to internet, the judicial system in the Eastern Caribbean including the British Virgin Islands is now under a level of scrutiny and threat never seen before, according to Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Janice Pereira\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

DIGICEL\u2019s Acquisition Of Tres Networks Approved<\/h4>\n

Curacao<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group today announced that it has received the required approvals from the Government and regulatory authorities for the purchase of TRES Networks in Curacao, and is now moving swiftly to complete the transaction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

E911 TO REDUCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIME AND SAVE LIVES<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The E911 Emergency Center launched on Friday September 16th, promises to significantly reduce the time it takes to respond to emergency situations in Dominica, thereby saving lives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

American Chamber hails creation of the \u2018Digital Republic\u2019<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 President\u00a0 Danilo Medina recently issued executive order 258-16 that creates the “Digital Republic,” which includes a set of policies and actions to promote the inclusion of information and communication technologies in productive and educational processes, and government services to Dominican citizens\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet accounts jump 20.77% to 5.4 million in Dominican Rep.<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Internet accounts in the Dominican Republic climbed from 4,479,499 in June 2015, to 5,410,149 in the same period of 2016, a 20.77% jump, according to the Dominican Telecom Institute (Indotel)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana abandons Brazil fibre in favour of satellite links<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyanese government is looking to salvage its disastrous \u2018E-Government\u2019 network rollout by abandoning the infrastructure in the country\u2019s hinterland and expanding the fibre footprint in the coastal regions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecoms Ministry consults companies over inefficient 4G services<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 There was much excitement and optimism among local consumers when it was announced that fourth generation (4G) services would be introduced to Guyana. However, the services introduced are less than satisfactory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UG online degree programme plagued with problems<\/h4>\n

Guyana \u2013<\/em> Dear Editor, Everything happens online these days. A quick search of the internet will deliver thousands of results from universities offering their programmes through an online platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Silver Agers Irreplaceable In Economy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 In a globalised economy that is increasingly being driven by technological changes, it is very tempting to view employees over 50 years of age, who are oftentimes slow to adapt to these changes, as a hindrance to the entrance and advancement of young people in the labour market… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Look out for random emails, it\u2019s phishing season!<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Phishing in the cybercrime world is by far one of the most common methods to gain access to your sensitive information. Cyber criminals are known to be notoriously lazy and will find the easiest way to get access to your information\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Barix Audio over IP Solutions Enhance Connectivity for Caribbean Broadcaster<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Audio over IP pioneer\u00a0Barix<\/a>\u00a0is helping St. Maarten FM radio broadcaster Island92, owned by Caribe Broadcasting, strengthen reliability and reduce costs associated with remote broadcasting via its IP encoding and decoding solutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 21 September 2016<\/h3>\n

SBA PUSHING ONLINE SHOPPING<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Speaking to The Barbados Advocate<\/em><\/strong> yesterday, Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Association (SBA), Lynette Holder, revealed that consumers will soon be able to purchase products from a variety of local micro, small and medium enterprises online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel (Cayman) moves to Cayman Technology Centre<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Digicel (Cayman) Ltd has moved to Cayman Technology Centre (CTC). Digicel will be occupying 8,000 sq. ft. on the second level which will now be home to the company\u2019s new headquarters in January 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Broadcasting Authority Chairman calls Tony Vieria \u201cabusive and obstructionist\u201d<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 A major conflict has surfaced in the board Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), even as that regulatory entity prepares to address the granting of several licenses by the Jagdeo-led administration and prepares to grant ones before next year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"GuyanaDigicel and GTT give Guyanese G0-dee instead of 4G<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 People who live in this country always getting shaft and this ain\u2019t start happening yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Major investors interested in ICT sector<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Continuous development in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), is signalled for Guyana as interests and applications for investments in the sector have been submitted to the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OUR awaits FLOW’s analysis after widespread Internet disruption<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says that it is awaiting the results of a root cause analysis to be conducted by FLOW, following its 17-hour interruption of service to customers in several parishes between September 2 and 3, which it has committed to share with the OUR and the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Support Laws Governing Cyberspace<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR Sir: The proliferation of information communication technologies (ICT) is moving apace, and as international smart phone manufacturers continue their rivalry and dominance of the ICT industry, ordinary individuals are finding themselves swept up in the never-ending euphoria of ‘smarter’ devices entering the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W Networks and TE SubCom Extend Pan-Caribbean Partnership to Provide Capacity Upgrades to Multiple Cable Systems<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 C&W Networks, a division of Cable & Wireless Communications, (C&W), one of the largest full service communications and entertainment providers in the Caribbean and Latin American region, now part of Liberty Global (LiLAC Group), is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with TE SubCom, a TE Connectivity Ltd. ( NYSE : TEL ) company and an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology, to complete an immediate upgrade to the ECLink (Trinidad-Curacao) system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Denis O’Brien investing up to $450m on ocean telecom cables<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Businessman Denis O’Brien has revealed plans to personally invest as much as $450m (\u20ac403m) on a network of undersea telecoms cables linking dozens of countries in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Five More Network Operators Sign Code of Practice on Safeguarding the Open Internet<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Close to 30 Network Operators from the Caribbean region have now signed the \u2018Code of Practice for safeguarding the open Internet\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Micoud Secondary School gets laptop computers<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The Micoud Secondary School moved another step towards replenishing its Learning Resource Centre, after the LRC room was gutted by fire two years ago, destroying all of its contents\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT launches prepaid card<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Chairman of Telecommunications Services of T&T (TSTT) Emile Elias is optimistic that the company can regain lost market share in less than five years. He said with the introduction of the bmobile Prepaid Visa Card, the company continues to sharpen its competitive edge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 22 September 2016<\/h3>\n

As URCA probes, Moncur vows to continue \u2018speaking truth\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In the face of a recordings request from the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), attorney Wayne Munroe, who represents political activist and radio talk show host Rodney Moncur, said yesterday his client will \u201cnot stop speaking what he sees to be the truth\u201d on his program \u201cFreedom March\u201d on ZSR 103.5 FM\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Denis O\u2019Brien\u2019s Caribbean connections revealed in Bahamas papers<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Irish businessman Denis O\u2019Brien is linked to property on the Caribbean island where Dermot Desmond has been developing an exclusive tourist resort, filings in the Bahamas indicate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Barbados pressing ahead with ICT programme<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 BARBADOS IS IMPLEMENTING a number of initiatives aimed at moving its information and communications technology (ICT) programme forward… more<\/a><\/p>\n

CCJ gives GOB and Ashcroft alliance a week<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has given the Government of Belize and the Ashcroft Alliance one week to settle the payment dispute over the arbitration award for the nationalization of Belize Telemedia Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

P.M. Plays Down Concerns About Extra Borrowing for B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Tuesday\u2019s hearing at the Caribbean Court of Justice addressed a number of issues with regard to the Settlement Agreement for Belize Telemedia Limited, including the issue of paying back the former owners of the telephone company, represented by Dunkeld International Investments and the B.T.L. Employees Trust, in U.S. dollars\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cayman captives boosted by non-traditional risk<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 So far, 2016 has been a very active year for new captive insurance formations, with 23 new licences granted over the first six months of the year, according to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. This number exceeded the issuance of licences in the whole of 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES URGED TO COLLABORATE MORE IN DEVELOPING SINGLE ICT SPACE<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Darcy Boyce is calling for greater collaboration among Caribbean countries if the regional vision of a single Information and Communications Technology (ICT) space is to be achieved\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bitt Explains Decision To Issue Digital Barbados Dollar On The Blockchain<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Ever since Bitt created Barbados\u2019 own digital currency, there have been a lot of questions regarding this decision. Although the team used a blockchain to achieve this goal, creating national virtual currencies seems like a strange concept\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel revamps credit loan service<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications group Digicel has announced a major revamp of its DigiLoan credit advance service that allows customers to top up their account by dialling a short code, reports the Jamaica Observer, citing Digicel Jamaica CEO David Butler… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cell Phones And Other Contraband Found In Prison Search<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 An early morning search operation\u00a0on Tuesday(September 20) at Her Majesty\u2019s Prison on St. Kitts and a simultaneous search at the Prison Farm on Nevis signaled the start of \u2018Operation Safe Streets\u2019 by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Flag_of_Sint_Maarten\"Talks being held about TelEm, UTS merger, TelEm sale halted<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The shareholders of United Telecommunications Services (UTS) have agreed to hold talks with the TelEm Group about the two companies partnering and merging\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

bmobile launches Mobile Money Revolution<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 On Monday (September 19), TSTT launched a bold new product that will revolutionise how individuals and businesses in Trinidad and Tobago conduct financial transactions. It is the bmobile VISA Prepaid Card\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

bmobile\u2019s VISA prepaid card launched<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 LOCAL telecommunications provider, TSTT, Republic Bank Limited, VISA International and Cellmaster on Monday evening launched the BMOBILE VISA Prepaid Card and an accompanying smartphone application\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 23 September 2016<\/h3>\n

Bahamas corporate data leak prompts swift reaction, outrage in Europe<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The European Commission is considering action against a former top official following revelations of an undeclared link to an offshore company in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Announcement expected soon on mobile LTE<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 A declaration is expected soon on Long Term Evolution (LTE) \u2013 a technical process for high-speed data for phones and other mobile devices \u2013 as part of Government\u2019s plans to advance information and communications technology (ICT), according to Minister with responsibility for Telecommunications Senator Darcy Boyce\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Barbados Revenue Authority and Newgen Partner on Automatic Exchange of Information System for FATCA Reporting<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Newgen Software Inc., a leading global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Customer Communication Management (CCM) and Case Management (CM) solutions, is pleased to announce the successful deployment of Automatic Exchange of Information filing module for both the Foreign Account Tax Compliant Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for the Barbados Revenue Authority\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Billion-dollar B.T.L.? Prime Minister Says It Can Happen by 2030<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 As we reported on Thursday night in our interview with Prime Minister Dean Barrow following a meeting with the Belize National Teachers Union, he appeared not to be concerned by the one hundred and fifty million dollars in domestic borrowing the Government must undertake to repay the former owners of Belize Telemedia Limited for the nationalization of the company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dodgy Drafting on BTL Settlement Opens Up Huge Hard Currency Dispute Between GOB and AA<\/h4>\n

Belize \u2013<\/em> On Monday’s news, we brought you coverage of the Caribbean Court of Justice’s teleconference hearing trying to resolve the latest fight between the Barrow Government and the Ashcroft Alliance over BTL\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Adjusts Mobile Data Prices<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica adjusted a raft of prepaid mobile data plans this week on its website, which makes it nominally cheaper for plans with longer tenures, but more costly for the cheaper plans in its product line-up\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica Customs Warns Of Email Scam<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency is alerting the public of an email scam purporting to be from Commissioner of Customs, Major Richard Reese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean Airlines Launches Mobile Website<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean Airlines has launched our mobile website application, which allows customers to:\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CIC IT ROUNDTABLE<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce continued their series of Sector Specific Round Table discussions and met with the IT Sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NTRC\/I Squared Competition Commended<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines \u2013 The decision by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) to start the Ideas and Innovations (I Squared) Competition, has come in for high praises from two previous participants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT Expertz in Cyber Security Awareness drive<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 LOCAL ICT (information and communications technology) company ICT Expertz Limited is in the Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 24 September 2016<\/h3>\n

UPP plans to block Telecommunications Bill<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) said the party is exploring all the options available to block the pending 2016 Telecommunications Bill\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"BelizeB.T.L. turning to Guatemalan telecom company for Earl relief<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Belize\u2019s state-run telephone company, Belize Telemedia Limited, has confirmed that it has employed the services of a Guatemalan telecommunication company Ingetelca to assist with their recovery process following the damages to its infrastructure from Hurricane Earl\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CDB Advises Barbados Government To Sell Caribbean Broadcasting Corp!<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Dr Warren Smith today sounded a stern warning that Barbados is not yet out of the proverbial economic woods by a long shot\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 25 September 2016<\/h3>\n

Digital revolution for hotel sector<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s hospitality sector will be introduced to a high-tech digital makeover when executives and developers converge in Montego Bay and Kingston on September 27 and 29, respectively, for an introduction to cutting edge content management software by Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) and partners Aruba\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

AS\u00a0I SEE THINGS: The knowledge economy<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 THE ECONOMICE LITERATURE speaks about the transition that economies go through from heavy dependence on agriculture and subsistence living to a more advanced society in which services and mass consumption dominate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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