Cayman Water calls for utility law rewrite<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman Water has asked government to withdraw and rewrite a proposed bill investing a new utilities regulation office with broad unilateral powers to control the firm\u2019s activities. The company says it was not consulted on the bill\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitel interested in expanding to Dominican Republic<\/h4>\nDominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Vietnamese-owned mobile operator Bitel could be interested in expanding its Latin American business to the Dominican Republic, reports Caribseek News\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Marketing Strategies Today: Five ways to take advantage of the Google-Twitter partnership<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 t is clear now that Google and Twitter are partners; what is not clear is the way that this is going to affect the search history and also social marketing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber crime on Government\u2019s radar, steps being taken to protect the Federations interest<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Vincent Byron says his government is making strides to protect the country\u2019s internet interest from potential cyber crimes that can hurt the Federation\u2019s economic development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT begins major network upgrade in Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Tobago has become the first market to transition to bmobile\u2019s upgraded mobile network. This upgrade is part of TSTT\u2019s $3.7 billion investment which will transform the company into an agile broadband provider over the next five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 11 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t to lead campaign for cyber security<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Information Technology has partnered with cyber security agencies to launch a website, which will guide consumers on safe Internet practices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Antigua_and_Barbuda](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Antigua_and_Barbuda-Flag.jpg?resize=200%2C133\")
Minister: Loss assessment \u2018unnecessary\u2019 after Digicel system failure<\/h4>\nAntigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Despite the ire of many businesses across Antigua & Barbuda at the severe disruption in service from Digicel over the weekend, the Minister of Telecommunications, Melford Nicholas has indicated that he does not believe an assessment of the losses incurred to them is needed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
UPP accuses gov\u2019t of attempting to forcibly take over Internet domain<\/h4>\nAntigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The United Progressive Party\u2019s (UPP) spokesperson on Information Technology and Telecommunications, Dr Edmond Mansoor claimed that the Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) is attempting to acquire the \u201c.ag\u201d domain from private hands through force\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow announces Brac broadband upgrade<\/h4>\nCayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A local Internet provider says it has improved bandwidth in Cayman Brac\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybercrime, Witness Protection, Whistleblower Bills to feature in new Parliamentary session<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 President David Granger will on Thursday address the Parliament of Guyana, when the session opens after being in recess for two months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Media freedom\u2019s challenges<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Real media freedom can only ever derive from an environment in which the media can be trusted to discharge its responsibility to its various publics without having to steal furtive glances in one direction or another in order to determine whether what they print or otherwise pronounce upon is judged from any other perspective save and except those of honesty and objectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel launches text to donate line to support relief effort in Haiti<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 In the wake of Hurricane Matthew that destroyed 90 percent of Southern Haiti on October 5th, Digicel launched a text line that will allow its customers to donate well-needed funds towards the humanitarian relief effort that is urgently needed in Haiti\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT, E-IDCOT set up JV to build first data centre on Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Trinidad & Tobago’s state-run operator TSTT is teaming up with the Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) to build what will be the first data centre on the island of Tobago, reports Trinidad & Tobago Newsday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 12 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow upgrading off-island connection<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 This weekend, telecoms company Flow plans to install new hardware for a major upgrade to the undersea fiber connection to Jamaica, one of the two \u201cpipes\u201d that allow Internet users in Cayman to connect with the rest of the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Business-appropriate social media posting in a natural disaster<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In the past few days, Jamaicans have gone through a whirlwind of emotions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&WJ Shareholders Give In On Rehiring Auditor<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 A revolt by Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) shareholders ended last week when they voted via poll to rehire the company’s external auditors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTP participated in CTU Regulators Forum Barbados.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Mr. Sidney de Weever – Head of the technical department at Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) \u2013 was invited to be a panelist at Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) regulators forum that took place in Barbados earlier this month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 13 October 2016<\/h3>\n44% Of Cable Services Restored In NP<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows yesterday said his company is doing all in its power to fully restore services throughout the country after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew; noting that as of yesterday, 44 percent of the network is up in New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister to personally watch broadband prices<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has told parliament that he will personally watch the telecoms companies closely to ensure high-speed broadband is delivered throughout the territory at affordable prices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Facebook and Digicel launches free basic in Dominica<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 In celebration of Social Media Day 2016, Digicel launched \u2018Facebook Flex\u2019, a new service that allows customers to access the popular social media service without credit or a data plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana Stops Samsung Galaxy Phone Sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Wednesday ordered suppliers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones to immediately halt sales of the device after the manufacturers confirmed several cases of the phones exploding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Local authorities order halt to Samsung Note 7 sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) of the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU), has ordered a halt in sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Cable](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/CWC-logo.jpg?resize=275%2C183\")
C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\n![\"Belize](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Belize-Telemedia.jpg?resize=211%2C121\")
Audacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 t is clear now that Google and Twitter are partners; what is not clear is the way that this is going to affect the search history and also social marketing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber crime on Government\u2019s radar, steps being taken to protect the Federations interest<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Vincent Byron says his government is making strides to protect the country\u2019s internet interest from potential cyber crimes that can hurt the Federation\u2019s economic development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT begins major network upgrade in Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Tobago has become the first market to transition to bmobile\u2019s upgraded mobile network. This upgrade is part of TSTT\u2019s $3.7 billion investment which will transform the company into an agile broadband provider over the next five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 11 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t to lead campaign for cyber security<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Information Technology has partnered with cyber security agencies to launch a website, which will guide consumers on safe Internet practices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister: Loss assessment \u2018unnecessary\u2019 after Digicel system failure<\/h4>\nAntigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Despite the ire of many businesses across Antigua & Barbuda at the severe disruption in service from Digicel over the weekend, the Minister of Telecommunications, Melford Nicholas has indicated that he does not believe an assessment of the losses incurred to them is needed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
UPP accuses gov\u2019t of attempting to forcibly take over Internet domain<\/h4>\nAntigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The United Progressive Party\u2019s (UPP) spokesperson on Information Technology and Telecommunications, Dr Edmond Mansoor claimed that the Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) is attempting to acquire the \u201c.ag\u201d domain from private hands through force\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow announces Brac broadband upgrade<\/h4>\nCayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A local Internet provider says it has improved bandwidth in Cayman Brac\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybercrime, Witness Protection, Whistleblower Bills to feature in new Parliamentary session<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 President David Granger will on Thursday address the Parliament of Guyana, when the session opens after being in recess for two months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Media freedom\u2019s challenges<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Real media freedom can only ever derive from an environment in which the media can be trusted to discharge its responsibility to its various publics without having to steal furtive glances in one direction or another in order to determine whether what they print or otherwise pronounce upon is judged from any other perspective save and except those of honesty and objectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel launches text to donate line to support relief effort in Haiti<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 In the wake of Hurricane Matthew that destroyed 90 percent of Southern Haiti on October 5th, Digicel launched a text line that will allow its customers to donate well-needed funds towards the humanitarian relief effort that is urgently needed in Haiti\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT, E-IDCOT set up JV to build first data centre on Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Trinidad & Tobago’s state-run operator TSTT is teaming up with the Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) to build what will be the first data centre on the island of Tobago, reports Trinidad & Tobago Newsday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 12 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow upgrading off-island connection<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 This weekend, telecoms company Flow plans to install new hardware for a major upgrade to the undersea fiber connection to Jamaica, one of the two \u201cpipes\u201d that allow Internet users in Cayman to connect with the rest of the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Business-appropriate social media posting in a natural disaster<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In the past few days, Jamaicans have gone through a whirlwind of emotions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&WJ Shareholders Give In On Rehiring Auditor<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 A revolt by Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) shareholders ended last week when they voted via poll to rehire the company’s external auditors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTP participated in CTU Regulators Forum Barbados.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Mr. Sidney de Weever – Head of the technical department at Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) \u2013 was invited to be a panelist at Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) regulators forum that took place in Barbados earlier this month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 13 October 2016<\/h3>\n44% Of Cable Services Restored In NP<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows yesterday said his company is doing all in its power to fully restore services throughout the country after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew; noting that as of yesterday, 44 percent of the network is up in New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister to personally watch broadband prices<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has told parliament that he will personally watch the telecoms companies closely to ensure high-speed broadband is delivered throughout the territory at affordable prices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Facebook and Digicel launches free basic in Dominica<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 In celebration of Social Media Day 2016, Digicel launched \u2018Facebook Flex\u2019, a new service that allows customers to access the popular social media service without credit or a data plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana Stops Samsung Galaxy Phone Sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Wednesday ordered suppliers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones to immediately halt sales of the device after the manufacturers confirmed several cases of the phones exploding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Local authorities order halt to Samsung Note 7 sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) of the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU), has ordered a halt in sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Tobago has become the first market to transition to bmobile\u2019s upgraded mobile network. This upgrade is part of TSTT\u2019s $3.7 billion investment which will transform the company into an agile broadband provider over the next five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 11 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t to lead campaign for cyber security<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Information Technology has partnered with cyber security agencies to launch a website, which will guide consumers on safe Internet practices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister: Loss assessment \u2018unnecessary\u2019 after Digicel system failure<\/h4>\nAntigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Despite the ire of many businesses across Antigua & Barbuda at the severe disruption in service from Digicel over the weekend, the Minister of Telecommunications, Melford Nicholas has indicated that he does not believe an assessment of the losses incurred to them is needed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
UPP accuses gov\u2019t of attempting to forcibly take over Internet domain<\/h4>\nAntigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The United Progressive Party\u2019s (UPP) spokesperson on Information Technology and Telecommunications, Dr Edmond Mansoor claimed that the Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) is attempting to acquire the \u201c.ag\u201d domain from private hands through force\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow announces Brac broadband upgrade<\/h4>\nCayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A local Internet provider says it has improved bandwidth in Cayman Brac\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybercrime, Witness Protection, Whistleblower Bills to feature in new Parliamentary session<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 President David Granger will on Thursday address the Parliament of Guyana, when the session opens after being in recess for two months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Media freedom\u2019s challenges<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Real media freedom can only ever derive from an environment in which the media can be trusted to discharge its responsibility to its various publics without having to steal furtive glances in one direction or another in order to determine whether what they print or otherwise pronounce upon is judged from any other perspective save and except those of honesty and objectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel launches text to donate line to support relief effort in Haiti<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 In the wake of Hurricane Matthew that destroyed 90 percent of Southern Haiti on October 5th, Digicel launched a text line that will allow its customers to donate well-needed funds towards the humanitarian relief effort that is urgently needed in Haiti\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT, E-IDCOT set up JV to build first data centre on Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Trinidad & Tobago’s state-run operator TSTT is teaming up with the Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) to build what will be the first data centre on the island of Tobago, reports Trinidad & Tobago Newsday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 12 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow upgrading off-island connection<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 This weekend, telecoms company Flow plans to install new hardware for a major upgrade to the undersea fiber connection to Jamaica, one of the two \u201cpipes\u201d that allow Internet users in Cayman to connect with the rest of the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Business-appropriate social media posting in a natural disaster<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In the past few days, Jamaicans have gone through a whirlwind of emotions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&WJ Shareholders Give In On Rehiring Auditor<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 A revolt by Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) shareholders ended last week when they voted via poll to rehire the company’s external auditors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTP participated in CTU Regulators Forum Barbados.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Mr. Sidney de Weever – Head of the technical department at Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) \u2013 was invited to be a panelist at Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) regulators forum that took place in Barbados earlier this month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 13 October 2016<\/h3>\n44% Of Cable Services Restored In NP<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows yesterday said his company is doing all in its power to fully restore services throughout the country after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew; noting that as of yesterday, 44 percent of the network is up in New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister to personally watch broadband prices<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has told parliament that he will personally watch the telecoms companies closely to ensure high-speed broadband is delivered throughout the territory at affordable prices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Facebook and Digicel launches free basic in Dominica<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 In celebration of Social Media Day 2016, Digicel launched \u2018Facebook Flex\u2019, a new service that allows customers to access the popular social media service without credit or a data plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana Stops Samsung Galaxy Phone Sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Wednesday ordered suppliers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones to immediately halt sales of the device after the manufacturers confirmed several cases of the phones exploding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Local authorities order halt to Samsung Note 7 sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) of the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU), has ordered a halt in sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A local Internet provider says it has improved bandwidth in Cayman Brac\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybercrime, Witness Protection, Whistleblower Bills to feature in new Parliamentary session<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 President David Granger will on Thursday address the Parliament of Guyana, when the session opens after being in recess for two months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Media freedom\u2019s challenges<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Real media freedom can only ever derive from an environment in which the media can be trusted to discharge its responsibility to its various publics without having to steal furtive glances in one direction or another in order to determine whether what they print or otherwise pronounce upon is judged from any other perspective save and except those of honesty and objectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel launches text to donate line to support relief effort in Haiti<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 In the wake of Hurricane Matthew that destroyed 90 percent of Southern Haiti on October 5th, Digicel launched a text line that will allow its customers to donate well-needed funds towards the humanitarian relief effort that is urgently needed in Haiti\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT, E-IDCOT set up JV to build first data centre on Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Trinidad & Tobago’s state-run operator TSTT is teaming up with the Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) to build what will be the first data centre on the island of Tobago, reports Trinidad & Tobago Newsday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 12 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow upgrading off-island connection<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 This weekend, telecoms company Flow plans to install new hardware for a major upgrade to the undersea fiber connection to Jamaica, one of the two \u201cpipes\u201d that allow Internet users in Cayman to connect with the rest of the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Business-appropriate social media posting in a natural disaster<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In the past few days, Jamaicans have gone through a whirlwind of emotions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&WJ Shareholders Give In On Rehiring Auditor<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 A revolt by Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) shareholders ended last week when they voted via poll to rehire the company’s external auditors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTP participated in CTU Regulators Forum Barbados.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Mr. Sidney de Weever – Head of the technical department at Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) \u2013 was invited to be a panelist at Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) regulators forum that took place in Barbados earlier this month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 13 October 2016<\/h3>\n44% Of Cable Services Restored In NP<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows yesterday said his company is doing all in its power to fully restore services throughout the country after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew; noting that as of yesterday, 44 percent of the network is up in New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister to personally watch broadband prices<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has told parliament that he will personally watch the telecoms companies closely to ensure high-speed broadband is delivered throughout the territory at affordable prices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Facebook and Digicel launches free basic in Dominica<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 In celebration of Social Media Day 2016, Digicel launched \u2018Facebook Flex\u2019, a new service that allows customers to access the popular social media service without credit or a data plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana Stops Samsung Galaxy Phone Sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Wednesday ordered suppliers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones to immediately halt sales of the device after the manufacturers confirmed several cases of the phones exploding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Local authorities order halt to Samsung Note 7 sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) of the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU), has ordered a halt in sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Real media freedom can only ever derive from an environment in which the media can be trusted to discharge its responsibility to its various publics without having to steal furtive glances in one direction or another in order to determine whether what they print or otherwise pronounce upon is judged from any other perspective save and except those of honesty and objectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel launches text to donate line to support relief effort in Haiti<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 In the wake of Hurricane Matthew that destroyed 90 percent of Southern Haiti on October 5th, Digicel launched a text line that will allow its customers to donate well-needed funds towards the humanitarian relief effort that is urgently needed in Haiti\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT, E-IDCOT set up JV to build first data centre on Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Trinidad & Tobago’s state-run operator TSTT is teaming up with the Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) to build what will be the first data centre on the island of Tobago, reports Trinidad & Tobago Newsday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 12 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow upgrading off-island connection<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 This weekend, telecoms company Flow plans to install new hardware for a major upgrade to the undersea fiber connection to Jamaica, one of the two \u201cpipes\u201d that allow Internet users in Cayman to connect with the rest of the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Business-appropriate social media posting in a natural disaster<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 In the past few days, Jamaicans have gone through a whirlwind of emotions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&WJ Shareholders Give In On Rehiring Auditor<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 A revolt by Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) shareholders ended last week when they voted via poll to rehire the company’s external auditors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTP participated in CTU Regulators Forum Barbados.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Mr. Sidney de Weever – Head of the technical department at Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) \u2013 was invited to be a panelist at Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) regulators forum that took place in Barbados earlier this month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 13 October 2016<\/h3>\n44% Of Cable Services Restored In NP<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows yesterday said his company is doing all in its power to fully restore services throughout the country after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew; noting that as of yesterday, 44 percent of the network is up in New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister to personally watch broadband prices<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has told parliament that he will personally watch the telecoms companies closely to ensure high-speed broadband is delivered throughout the territory at affordable prices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Facebook and Digicel launches free basic in Dominica<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 In celebration of Social Media Day 2016, Digicel launched \u2018Facebook Flex\u2019, a new service that allows customers to access the popular social media service without credit or a data plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana Stops Samsung Galaxy Phone Sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Wednesday ordered suppliers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones to immediately halt sales of the device after the manufacturers confirmed several cases of the phones exploding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Local authorities order halt to Samsung Note 7 sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) of the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU), has ordered a halt in sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Trinidad & Tobago’s state-run operator TSTT is teaming up with the Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) to build what will be the first data centre on the island of Tobago, reports Trinidad & Tobago Newsday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 12 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow upgrading off-island connection<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 This weekend, telecoms company Flow plans to install new hardware for a major upgrade to the undersea fiber connection to Jamaica, one of the two \u201cpipes\u201d that allow Internet users in Cayman to connect with the rest of the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In the past few days, Jamaicans have gone through a whirlwind of emotions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&WJ Shareholders Give In On Rehiring Auditor<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 A revolt by Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) shareholders ended last week when they voted via poll to rehire the company’s external auditors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTP participated in CTU Regulators Forum Barbados.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Mr. Sidney de Weever – Head of the technical department at Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) \u2013 was invited to be a panelist at Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) regulators forum that took place in Barbados earlier this month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 13 October 2016<\/h3>\n44% Of Cable Services Restored In NP<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows yesterday said his company is doing all in its power to fully restore services throughout the country after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew; noting that as of yesterday, 44 percent of the network is up in New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister to personally watch broadband prices<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has told parliament that he will personally watch the telecoms companies closely to ensure high-speed broadband is delivered throughout the territory at affordable prices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Facebook and Digicel launches free basic in Dominica<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 In celebration of Social Media Day 2016, Digicel launched \u2018Facebook Flex\u2019, a new service that allows customers to access the popular social media service without credit or a data plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana Stops Samsung Galaxy Phone Sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Wednesday ordered suppliers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones to immediately halt sales of the device after the manufacturers confirmed several cases of the phones exploding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Local authorities order halt to Samsung Note 7 sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) of the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU), has ordered a halt in sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Mr. Sidney de Weever – Head of the technical department at Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) \u2013 was invited to be a panelist at Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) regulators forum that took place in Barbados earlier this month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 13 October 2016<\/h3>\n44% Of Cable Services Restored In NP<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows yesterday said his company is doing all in its power to fully restore services throughout the country after the devastation of Hurricane Matthew; noting that as of yesterday, 44 percent of the network is up in New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool has told parliament that he will personally watch the telecoms companies closely to ensure high-speed broadband is delivered throughout the territory at affordable prices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Facebook and Digicel launches free basic in Dominica<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 In celebration of Social Media Day 2016, Digicel launched \u2018Facebook Flex\u2019, a new service that allows customers to access the popular social media service without credit or a data plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana Stops Samsung Galaxy Phone Sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Wednesday ordered suppliers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones to immediately halt sales of the device after the manufacturers confirmed several cases of the phones exploding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Local authorities order halt to Samsung Note 7 sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) of the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU), has ordered a halt in sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Wednesday ordered suppliers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones to immediately halt sales of the device after the manufacturers confirmed several cases of the phones exploding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Local authorities order halt to Samsung Note 7 sales<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Competition and Consumers Affairs Commission (CCAC) of the Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU), has ordered a halt in sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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C&W Communications Expands Network With Ericsson Across Caribbean and Panama<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 C&W’s customers to enjoy best-in-class high speed, high performance network to address increasing data traffic demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W expands delivery network across its markets<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless on Thursday announced the delivery of a complete network expansion for C&W across its operations in the Caribbean and Panama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: Cutting the cable cords<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 They say that time stands still for no man. As this is applicable in life it is even that much more applicable when it comes to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
OVERSEAS: FOUR 4G OPERATORS TO BOOST COMPETITION<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) announced Thursday it had awarded a new 4G mobile phone license in the Caribbean, Guyana and the Indian Ocean islands, bringing to four the number of telecom operators in each territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cybersecurity \u2013 are we really ready?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is moving further up the news agenda. American multinational technology company Yahoo recently reported that there was massive data breach at the company in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there interest in TSTT\u2019s 49%?<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ay the end of this month, five local companies are expected to send in firm expressions of interest in the 49 per cent stake in majority state-owned TSTT that is owned by Liberty Global, the US cable giant controlled by American billionaire, John Malone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 14 October 2016<\/h3>\n\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u201cBTC CONTINUES TO RESTORE ITS NETWORK AND PROVIDE AID TO BAHAMIANS\u201d<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) continues to work feverishly towards 100 percent network restoration following Hurricane Matthew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Opposition Says Prime Minister Must Resign Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 The Opposition People\u2019s United Party is going after Prime Minister Dean Barrow once more on the Belize Telemedia Limited Settlement Agreement and is calling for his resignation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Samsung launches Smart HD TV<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Early tests show speeds over 40Mbps \u2013 Flow<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Marketing Magazine<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>;<\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung International, launched its long-awaited Smart HD Television (SUHDTV) set, at the Court\u2019s Megastore, El Socorro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 15 October 2016<\/h3>\nAudacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 That PUP politicians, of all people, would be calling for the resignation of our Prime Minister over the settlement of the BTL nationalization and compensation award is, to say the least, preposterous. Preposterous, we say, because were it not for the PUP, there would be no need for any such nationalization, compensation or settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Audacity and Absurdity \u2013 PUP wants PM Barrow to Resign over BTL?<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow announced on Friday that a number of its new LTE cell sites are live in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), well ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTBizLink launches new e-service<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards launched TTBizLink\u2019s 47th e-service – the Mobile Inspection Service on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 16 October 2016<\/h3>\nYOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
YOUTH INFLUENCING TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As THE country looks towards another 50 years of technological advances, a series of virtual town hall meetings are being planned for the youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Modern media changes and challenges<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Last year I had the honour of giving the keynote address at the Jamaica Broilers Fair Play Journalism Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NCB Card Machines Still Experiencing Glitches – Bank Working On Resolution, Blames Telecoms Provider<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
T&T tops in Internet porn again<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When you look at statistics on Google Trends for the highest number of Internet searches for pornography per capita in the world, T&T comes first. Nepal comes second\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) has acknowledged an increase in incidents where its automated banking machines (ABMs) have been capturing customers’ cards, but says it is making headway on resolving the issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n