Bahamas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) public update<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Hon. Jerome K. Fitzgerald, Minister with responsibility for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) wishes to advise the public, particularly civil society that the Freedom of Information committee met with the Minister of Education early last week and provided him with a copy of a report following their wide consultations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
E-commerce \u2018growing too slowly\u2019<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 WITH THE GROWING IMPACT of technology on the way business is done, now may be the time for the private sector to start pursuing e-commerce solutions full throttle\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Dominican Republic to activate 5,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots<\/h4>\nDominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 The Dominican Republic has announced plans to activate some 5,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots in parks, public squares, universities, schools and hospitals throughout the country as part of its “Digital Republic” programme for 2016-2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
E-Networks to Deliver O3b \u201cFiber from the Sky\u201d Connectivity to Guyana Goldfields\u2019 Mining Facility<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 O3b Networks today announced that Guyanese Service Provider E-Networks will be delivering O3b\u2019s high-speed, low latency connectivity to Guyana Goldfield\u2019s Aurora Gold Mine\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Spent money on GTT promotion that was not applicable to me<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, It may have been a smart marketing tactic by GTT, but I put it down in my books as being dishonest and deceptive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Empowering the Digital Citizen in the ECTEL Member States<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chances are for the last couple of months, you may have heard or seen several public service announcements on radio and television and also posted in social media in the ECTEL Member States of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Marketing Strategies Today: Facebook engagement tips that ensure success<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 For any business to run successfully online, it must have a grand appearance on the world\u2019s most popular online social media platform — Facebook\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The era of knowledge<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TODAY the T&T Chamber is pleased to reproduce an edited version of the opening address delivered by Ronald Hinds, senior vice president on the occasion of the launch of the T&T Chamber\u2019s ICT Pro TT committee on October 13, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 25 October 2016<\/h3>\nDigital direction<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Send and receive money digitally, educate children digitally, and attract tourists while building businesses with pop culture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Guyana](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Guyana-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C120\")
Computer geeks to compete in major \u2018Hackathon\u2019 event<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MoPT) will stage its first Hackathon in November at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology at centre of border security \u2014 Security ministry<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow Study help<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Students preparing for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) can now choose when, how and where they want to study\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulators Conference Gets Under Way Today<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation Of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) is expected to approve a proposal for the group to work with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in the regional push for a single information and communications technology (ICT) space that could see the scrapping of roaming charges in two years’ time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Two sudden resignations at Flow<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications giant Flow has been hit by two sudden resignations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Online tax punishing \u2018small man,\u2019 Senator says<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government\u2019s seven percent on-line tax is punishing the \u201clittle man\u201d who is \u201cintervening in big people\u201d business, says Independent Senator Stephen Creese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The challenges of the Data Protection Bill<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 During Saturday\u2019s Media Association talk, I posted a particularly provocative statement by Ria Mohammed-Davidson about the thorny issues that surround the pending passage into law of the remaining elements of the Data Protection Bill.\u00a0The pithy excerpt immediately generated confusion in my social media circles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 26 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow announces successful testing of LTE technology<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is poised to welcome the next generation of mobile telephony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 s of 8:30 this morning, commercial banks in Belize began to operate the newly launched Automated Payment and Securities Settlement System (APSSS or APS3 for short), which means that customers are now able to send funds instantly from their commercial bank to an unrelated commercial bank, cutting back on the waiting period that could span as many as 7 days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Cayman_Islands](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayman_Islands-flag.jpg?resize=200%2C100\")
Industry analysts find Flow fastest local provider<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Independent telecoms analyst Ookla, which operates speedtest.net,<\/a> an online portal that measures internet speeds, has found that Flow has the fastest broadband and mobile services in the Cayman Islands, based on raw data records for the past six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NBD rewards customers during its Swipe Local Campaign<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) rewarded five of its customers for using their debit cards at point of sale machines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Flag_of_Sint_Maarten\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Flag_of_Sint_Maarten.jpg?resize=200%2C133\")
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Belize](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Belize-Telemedia.jpg?resize=199%2C114\")
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"Flag-map_of_Jamaica](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Flag-map_of_Jamaica-By-Andriyko_UA-Wikimedia-Commons.png?resize=266%2C105\")
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 The Dominican Republic has announced plans to activate some 5,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots in parks, public squares, universities, schools and hospitals throughout the country as part of its “Digital Republic” programme for 2016-2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
E-Networks to Deliver O3b \u201cFiber from the Sky\u201d Connectivity to Guyana Goldfields\u2019 Mining Facility<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 O3b Networks today announced that Guyanese Service Provider E-Networks will be delivering O3b\u2019s high-speed, low latency connectivity to Guyana Goldfield\u2019s Aurora Gold Mine\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Spent money on GTT promotion that was not applicable to me<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, It may have been a smart marketing tactic by GTT, but I put it down in my books as being dishonest and deceptive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Empowering the Digital Citizen in the ECTEL Member States<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chances are for the last couple of months, you may have heard or seen several public service announcements on radio and television and also posted in social media in the ECTEL Member States of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Marketing Strategies Today: Facebook engagement tips that ensure success<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 For any business to run successfully online, it must have a grand appearance on the world\u2019s most popular online social media platform — Facebook\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The era of knowledge<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TODAY the T&T Chamber is pleased to reproduce an edited version of the opening address delivered by Ronald Hinds, senior vice president on the occasion of the launch of the T&T Chamber\u2019s ICT Pro TT committee on October 13, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 25 October 2016<\/h3>\nDigital direction<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Send and receive money digitally, educate children digitally, and attract tourists while building businesses with pop culture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Computer geeks to compete in major \u2018Hackathon\u2019 event<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MoPT) will stage its first Hackathon in November at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology at centre of border security \u2014 Security ministry<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow Study help<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Students preparing for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) can now choose when, how and where they want to study\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulators Conference Gets Under Way Today<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation Of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) is expected to approve a proposal for the group to work with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in the regional push for a single information and communications technology (ICT) space that could see the scrapping of roaming charges in two years’ time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Two sudden resignations at Flow<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications giant Flow has been hit by two sudden resignations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Online tax punishing \u2018small man,\u2019 Senator says<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government\u2019s seven percent on-line tax is punishing the \u201clittle man\u201d who is \u201cintervening in big people\u201d business, says Independent Senator Stephen Creese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The challenges of the Data Protection Bill<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 During Saturday\u2019s Media Association talk, I posted a particularly provocative statement by Ria Mohammed-Davidson about the thorny issues that surround the pending passage into law of the remaining elements of the Data Protection Bill.\u00a0The pithy excerpt immediately generated confusion in my social media circles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 26 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow announces successful testing of LTE technology<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is poised to welcome the next generation of mobile telephony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 s of 8:30 this morning, commercial banks in Belize began to operate the newly launched Automated Payment and Securities Settlement System (APSSS or APS3 for short), which means that customers are now able to send funds instantly from their commercial bank to an unrelated commercial bank, cutting back on the waiting period that could span as many as 7 days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Industry analysts find Flow fastest local provider<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Independent telecoms analyst Ookla, which operates speedtest.net,<\/a> an online portal that measures internet speeds, has found that Flow has the fastest broadband and mobile services in the Cayman Islands, based on raw data records for the past six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NBD rewards customers during its Swipe Local Campaign<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) rewarded five of its customers for using their debit cards at point of sale machines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, It may have been a smart marketing tactic by GTT, but I put it down in my books as being dishonest and deceptive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Empowering the Digital Citizen in the ECTEL Member States<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chances are for the last couple of months, you may have heard or seen several public service announcements on radio and television and also posted in social media in the ECTEL Member States of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Marketing Strategies Today: Facebook engagement tips that ensure success<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 For any business to run successfully online, it must have a grand appearance on the world\u2019s most popular online social media platform — Facebook\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The era of knowledge<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TODAY the T&T Chamber is pleased to reproduce an edited version of the opening address delivered by Ronald Hinds, senior vice president on the occasion of the launch of the T&T Chamber\u2019s ICT Pro TT committee on October 13, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 25 October 2016<\/h3>\nDigital direction<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Send and receive money digitally, educate children digitally, and attract tourists while building businesses with pop culture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Computer geeks to compete in major \u2018Hackathon\u2019 event<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MoPT) will stage its first Hackathon in November at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology at centre of border security \u2014 Security ministry<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow Study help<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Students preparing for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) can now choose when, how and where they want to study\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulators Conference Gets Under Way Today<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation Of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) is expected to approve a proposal for the group to work with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in the regional push for a single information and communications technology (ICT) space that could see the scrapping of roaming charges in two years’ time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Two sudden resignations at Flow<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications giant Flow has been hit by two sudden resignations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Online tax punishing \u2018small man,\u2019 Senator says<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government\u2019s seven percent on-line tax is punishing the \u201clittle man\u201d who is \u201cintervening in big people\u201d business, says Independent Senator Stephen Creese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The challenges of the Data Protection Bill<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 During Saturday\u2019s Media Association talk, I posted a particularly provocative statement by Ria Mohammed-Davidson about the thorny issues that surround the pending passage into law of the remaining elements of the Data Protection Bill.\u00a0The pithy excerpt immediately generated confusion in my social media circles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 26 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow announces successful testing of LTE technology<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is poised to welcome the next generation of mobile telephony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 s of 8:30 this morning, commercial banks in Belize began to operate the newly launched Automated Payment and Securities Settlement System (APSSS or APS3 for short), which means that customers are now able to send funds instantly from their commercial bank to an unrelated commercial bank, cutting back on the waiting period that could span as many as 7 days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Industry analysts find Flow fastest local provider<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Independent telecoms analyst Ookla, which operates speedtest.net,<\/a> an online portal that measures internet speeds, has found that Flow has the fastest broadband and mobile services in the Cayman Islands, based on raw data records for the past six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NBD rewards customers during its Swipe Local Campaign<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) rewarded five of its customers for using their debit cards at point of sale machines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 For any business to run successfully online, it must have a grand appearance on the world\u2019s most popular online social media platform — Facebook\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The era of knowledge<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TODAY the T&T Chamber is pleased to reproduce an edited version of the opening address delivered by Ronald Hinds, senior vice president on the occasion of the launch of the T&T Chamber\u2019s ICT Pro TT committee on October 13, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 25 October 2016<\/h3>\nDigital direction<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Send and receive money digitally, educate children digitally, and attract tourists while building businesses with pop culture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digital direction<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Send and receive money digitally, educate children digitally, and attract tourists while building businesses with pop culture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Computer geeks to compete in major \u2018Hackathon\u2019 event<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MoPT) will stage its first Hackathon in November at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology at centre of border security \u2014 Security ministry<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow Study help<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Students preparing for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) can now choose when, how and where they want to study\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulators Conference Gets Under Way Today<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation Of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) is expected to approve a proposal for the group to work with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in the regional push for a single information and communications technology (ICT) space that could see the scrapping of roaming charges in two years’ time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Two sudden resignations at Flow<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications giant Flow has been hit by two sudden resignations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Online tax punishing \u2018small man,\u2019 Senator says<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government\u2019s seven percent on-line tax is punishing the \u201clittle man\u201d who is \u201cintervening in big people\u201d business, says Independent Senator Stephen Creese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The challenges of the Data Protection Bill<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 During Saturday\u2019s Media Association talk, I posted a particularly provocative statement by Ria Mohammed-Davidson about the thorny issues that surround the pending passage into law of the remaining elements of the Data Protection Bill.\u00a0The pithy excerpt immediately generated confusion in my social media circles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 26 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow announces successful testing of LTE technology<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is poised to welcome the next generation of mobile telephony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 s of 8:30 this morning, commercial banks in Belize began to operate the newly launched Automated Payment and Securities Settlement System (APSSS or APS3 for short), which means that customers are now able to send funds instantly from their commercial bank to an unrelated commercial bank, cutting back on the waiting period that could span as many as 7 days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Industry analysts find Flow fastest local provider<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Independent telecoms analyst Ookla, which operates speedtest.net,<\/a> an online portal that measures internet speeds, has found that Flow has the fastest broadband and mobile services in the Cayman Islands, based on raw data records for the past six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NBD rewards customers during its Swipe Local Campaign<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) rewarded five of its customers for using their debit cards at point of sale machines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is undertaking several technology-driven initiatives to improve border security in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow Study help<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Students preparing for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) can now choose when, how and where they want to study\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulators Conference Gets Under Way Today<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation Of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) is expected to approve a proposal for the group to work with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in the regional push for a single information and communications technology (ICT) space that could see the scrapping of roaming charges in two years’ time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Two sudden resignations at Flow<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications giant Flow has been hit by two sudden resignations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Online tax punishing \u2018small man,\u2019 Senator says<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government\u2019s seven percent on-line tax is punishing the \u201clittle man\u201d who is \u201cintervening in big people\u201d business, says Independent Senator Stephen Creese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The challenges of the Data Protection Bill<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 During Saturday\u2019s Media Association talk, I posted a particularly provocative statement by Ria Mohammed-Davidson about the thorny issues that surround the pending passage into law of the remaining elements of the Data Protection Bill.\u00a0The pithy excerpt immediately generated confusion in my social media circles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 26 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow announces successful testing of LTE technology<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is poised to welcome the next generation of mobile telephony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 s of 8:30 this morning, commercial banks in Belize began to operate the newly launched Automated Payment and Securities Settlement System (APSSS or APS3 for short), which means that customers are now able to send funds instantly from their commercial bank to an unrelated commercial bank, cutting back on the waiting period that could span as many as 7 days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Industry analysts find Flow fastest local provider<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Independent telecoms analyst Ookla, which operates speedtest.net,<\/a> an online portal that measures internet speeds, has found that Flow has the fastest broadband and mobile services in the Cayman Islands, based on raw data records for the past six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NBD rewards customers during its Swipe Local Campaign<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) rewarded five of its customers for using their debit cards at point of sale machines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Organisation Of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) is expected to approve a proposal for the group to work with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in the regional push for a single information and communications technology (ICT) space that could see the scrapping of roaming charges in two years’ time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Two sudden resignations at Flow<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications giant Flow has been hit by two sudden resignations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Online tax punishing \u2018small man,\u2019 Senator says<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government\u2019s seven percent on-line tax is punishing the \u201clittle man\u201d who is \u201cintervening in big people\u201d business, says Independent Senator Stephen Creese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The challenges of the Data Protection Bill<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 During Saturday\u2019s Media Association talk, I posted a particularly provocative statement by Ria Mohammed-Davidson about the thorny issues that surround the pending passage into law of the remaining elements of the Data Protection Bill.\u00a0The pithy excerpt immediately generated confusion in my social media circles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 26 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow announces successful testing of LTE technology<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is poised to welcome the next generation of mobile telephony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 s of 8:30 this morning, commercial banks in Belize began to operate the newly launched Automated Payment and Securities Settlement System (APSSS or APS3 for short), which means that customers are now able to send funds instantly from their commercial bank to an unrelated commercial bank, cutting back on the waiting period that could span as many as 7 days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Industry analysts find Flow fastest local provider<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Independent telecoms analyst Ookla, which operates speedtest.net,<\/a> an online portal that measures internet speeds, has found that Flow has the fastest broadband and mobile services in the Cayman Islands, based on raw data records for the past six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NBD rewards customers during its Swipe Local Campaign<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) rewarded five of its customers for using their debit cards at point of sale machines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government\u2019s seven percent on-line tax is punishing the \u201clittle man\u201d who is \u201cintervening in big people\u201d business, says Independent Senator Stephen Creese\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The challenges of the Data Protection Bill<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 During Saturday\u2019s Media Association talk, I posted a particularly provocative statement by Ria Mohammed-Davidson about the thorny issues that surround the pending passage into law of the remaining elements of the Data Protection Bill.\u00a0The pithy excerpt immediately generated confusion in my social media circles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 26 October 2016<\/h3>\nFlow announces successful testing of LTE technology<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is poised to welcome the next generation of mobile telephony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow announces successful testing of LTE technology<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is poised to welcome the next generation of mobile telephony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Belize upgrades banking to expedite payments<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 s of 8:30 this morning, commercial banks in Belize began to operate the newly launched Automated Payment and Securities Settlement System (APSSS or APS3 for short), which means that customers are now able to send funds instantly from their commercial bank to an unrelated commercial bank, cutting back on the waiting period that could span as many as 7 days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Industry analysts find Flow fastest local provider<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Independent telecoms analyst Ookla, which operates speedtest.net,<\/a> an online portal that measures internet speeds, has found that Flow has the fastest broadband and mobile services in the Cayman Islands, based on raw data records for the past six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NBD rewards customers during its Swipe Local Campaign<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) rewarded five of its customers for using their debit cards at point of sale machines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Industry analysts find Flow fastest local provider<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Independent telecoms analyst Ookla, which operates speedtest.net,<\/a> an online portal that measures internet speeds, has found that Flow has the fastest broadband and mobile services in the Cayman Islands, based on raw data records for the past six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NBD rewards customers during its Swipe Local Campaign<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd (NBD) rewarded five of its customers for using their debit cards at point of sale machines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Security Awareness Day October 31<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica will observe Cyber Security Awareness Day on October 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CaribNOG 12 off to a successful start in St Maarten<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Even with its minor geographical footprint, the Caribbean has a major appetite for the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR) being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from October 26 to 28, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow unveils app to help CXC students<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 As parent and students get fully into the school term, Flow unveils its e-leaning platform, Flow Study, an online portal to help students better prepare for the CAPE and CSEC examinations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 27 October 2016<\/h3>\nVGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
VGambling Appoints Director<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 VGambling Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a next generation online gambling company specifically focused on eSports, has recently appointed Mr. David George Atmore Watt, FCCA as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas hits full network restoration of services to all areas on New Providence<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas teams have been working at a fever pitch to restore services to customers affected by Hurricane Matthew, and announced today that full network restoration has been achieved for those on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel launches mobile stream music app in time for festive season<\/h4>\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has unveiled the latest addition to its range of entertainment products \u2013 d\u2019Music \u2013 a mobile streaming app that gives customers access to a playlist of over 20 million songs across all genres \u2013 including the very best local and regional and international selections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Chile signals interest in telecoms<\/h4>\nGuyana \u2013 President David Granger has described his official state visit to Chile and meeting with President Michelle Bachelet as highly successful and one that needed to happen. Not only does it open the door to deepened cooperation between the two countries but it solidifies linkages between Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), he said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov’t creating supportive framework for science and technology<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government plans on putting policies, laws and regulations in place to foster the development of the local science and technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT Hack-a-ton set for Nov 4-6 at Conference Centre $500,000 for winning team<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is inviting web designers, software developers, computer programmers, and other interested persons to showcase their talents by participating in its first \u2018Hack-a-ton.\u2019 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Commends OUR<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) must be commended for its work in policing and protecting the interest of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Global internet giant backs Caribbean technology development<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 A global Internet giant is partnering with a Caribbean-based group to advance regional technology development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Telecoms Director Calls For Regional Consultations On Net Neutrality And Regulations<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, Embert Charles, has called for full public consultations throughout the region with a view to quickly resolving the concerns about net neutrality and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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2016 C-TEC conference and EXPO a resounding success with over 1,000 participants A kaleidoscope of technology in education.<\/h4>\nSint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 On October 23 through 25, the Hillside Christian School and the adjoining NIPA were the scene of a dazzling array of lectures and workshops on applying twenty-first-century technology in education, constituting the second annual C-TEC conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thompson new Digicel chairman<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SACHA Thompson has been appointed as the new chairman of Digicel Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT Vigilance partners with Ministry for regional security conference<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas launches free, unlimited WiFi hotspot at GB headquarters<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The increase in illegal guns, ammunition and illicit drug trade, emerging Caribbean health issues, money laundering, human trafficking and the possibility of major security events, as well as proposed solutions to address them together as a region, were the focus of the Twelfth Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (XII CDMA), recently held at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 28 October 2016<\/h3>\nHON. MELFORD NICHOLAS: ANTIGUA IS OPEN FOR BPO BUSINESS<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 For years, the Philippines has held the distinction of the world leader in voice services as more and more companies outsource their operations in the Southeast Asian nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In a move to help Grand Bahamians who have suffered so much devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew get connected to family, friends and loved ones, Cable Bahamas has activated a free WiFi hotspot at its main office on East Atlantic Drive in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable: Network fully restored in Nassau<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday said it was turning its focus to customer billing adjustments, having achieved full network restoration on New Providence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sales Agents Lose BTC \u2018Contract Breach\u2019 Claim<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cVeteran\u201d sales agents have lost their \u2018breach of contract\u2019 appeal against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the Court of Appeal finding they effectively consented to giving up 45 per cent of their revenue earnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGICEL SWITCHES ON BARBADOS\u2019 FIRST 4G LTE NETWORK<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 To mark the 50th Anniversary of Independence, Digicel (Barbados) Limited is going into overdrive with the launch of the first 4G LTE network on the island… more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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BTL rolls out Hypernet service to Los Lagos<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Residents in the Los Lagos community now have access to high speed internet connection via fiber-optic cables, through Belize Telemidia Limited\u2019s Hypernet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
60,000 Switch Using Number Portability \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley says some 60,000 people have so far switched networks under the number portability system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica Not Lagging Behind In Science Research … But Needs More Innovative Minds To Grow The Economy<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Even though Jamaica is not lagging behind where scientific research and development are concerned, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Andrew Wheatley has called for more innovative minds to be developed in the island in order to boost the economy, similar to what happens in countries that enjoy First World status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juliet Holness Lauds Cybersecurity Workshop<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew, Juliet Holness was among several Commonwealth parliamentarians and policymakers who attended a workshop on cybersecurity in Washington, DC, between October 17 and 20\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Minister Wheatley endorses Techstart online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Knocks Caribbean Approach To Net Neutrality<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 One of the region’s largest telecommunications players, Digicel, is knocking Caribbean governments for using what it says is a legislative-driven approach to affirm commitments to net neutrality rather than using thorough research-driven policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Silicon Caribe to stage first Caribbean Bloggers Week<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 SILICON CARIBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger\u2019s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TelEm CTO speaks at tech conference<\/h4>\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group management and personnel were \u201cwell represented\u201d at the tech conference that kicked off at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino and Spa on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BATT lists benefits of electronic payments<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Bankers Association of T&T (BATT), in a response to the decision by the Petroleum Dealers Association\u2019s (PDA) to stop accepting electronic payments at gas stations because of increased operating costs, has underscored the immense benefits electronic payments offer to customers and merchants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 29 October 2016<\/h3>\nGov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t working to boost BPO investment<\/h4>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is working to review its regulatory and legislative framework in order to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats.<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe.Don\u2019t use your real name, your birth date, or any single word. Instead, try a short phrase that includes some numerals and even some punctuation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional<\/em> \u2013 Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Commentary: The View from Europe: Action needed to address Caribbean cyber security<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Just over a week ago Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Visa and many more premium providers of global web services, temporarily went offline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 30 October 2016<\/h3>\nCONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CONSUMER CONCERNS\u2026GTT must desist from latest consumer harassment<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co. (GTT) since its establishment in Guyana over a quarter of a century ago, has been doing better than any other company with an average profitability of 30% per annum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BPO Company IBEX Plans Rollout To Three More Parishes<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process out-sourcing company IBEX Global Solutions says it plans to expand to at least three other parishes in the short term, which would boost its Jamaican workforce to 5,000, up from the 500 it started with in June this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Employment In Jamaica’s BPO Sector Grows Nearly 100% Over 5 Years<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has recorded a near 100 per cent increase in employment over the last five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Fatal Distraction – Technology Use Contributes To Deadly Crashes<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps, or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic fatalities and injuries, an industry official said Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Holness promises housing, more comforts for growing BPO sector<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicates that the government\u2019s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) strategy includes the vision of purpose-built facilities, including housing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
IBEX Global considers Mandeville, Montego Bay for expansion<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of IBEX Global Bob Dechant says the recent acquisition of a Fortune 10 client with a \u201chuge appetite for growth\u201d, will drive expansion for its Jamaican operation going forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaica to make its regulatory, legislative framework BPO friendly<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Courtrooms To Get Video Link Technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work is to start before the end of this fiscal year to retrofit 19 additional courtrooms with video link technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credit: \u00a0journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Belize Web<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia<\/a>; \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The government is now reviewing the country’s regulatory and legislative framework in a bid to make Jamaica the country of choice for business process outsourcing, according to the prime minister\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n