{"id":87472,"date":"2016-11-07T07:15:52","date_gmt":"2016-11-07T12:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=87472"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:08:59","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:08:59","slug":"roundup-week-6-november-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2016\/11\/roundup-week-6-november-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 6 November 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 31 October to Sunday 6 November 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 31 October 2016<\/h3>\n

Digicel activates first 4G service in Barbados<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has announced the launch of a 4G LTE service in Barbados, the first available on the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS MONDAY – ICT SOLUTION<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 AN information technology specialist has pointed\u00a0to at least one solution which Barbados can use\u00a0to improve its ranking in the World Bank\u2019s Doing Business Survey\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New audit system planned for BRA<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 GOVERNMENT IS PREPARING to significantly boost the Barbados Revenue Authority\u2019s (BRA) audit capabilities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Vandals knock out telecoms in Prospect for 3 days<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Around 300 homes in the Prospect area lost their television, internet and telephone services last week after equipment was vandalized\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media reporting<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 This past week the GINA website carried a photograph of the President of Guyana shaking hands with a telecommunication official from Chile. The accompanying story was apparently sourced from the Ministry of the Presidency, according to the sub-text\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Educators Encouraged to Use More Technology<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is encouraging educators in Jamaica to employ more technology in the teaching and learning process\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Minister Wheatley Endorses Techstart.online<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has endorsed Techstart.online, which provides free business support services to technology start-ups\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean faces serious cyber security threats<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Keep it secret. And make sure it\u2019s safe\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECTEL for OOCUR Conference in Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority ECTEL, is being represented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Orgnanisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators-OOCUR being convened in Montego Bay, Jamaica, October 26th to 28th 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Smart Mosquito Repellent Attracts Top Prize At Startup Bootcamp<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 An idea for a smart mosquito repellent monitored through a software app has emerged the winning idea at the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) Greentech Startup Bootcamp in Barbados\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Health stats on mobile app<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DOCTORS can now review their patients\u2019 medical results either on a mobile device or a computer, through the Health in Pregnancy TT (HiPTT) application, according to Professor of Medicine at the UWI Dr Surujpaul Teelucksingh\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 1 November 2016<\/h3>\n

Financial Secretary Says \u201cNo Setback\u201d in Foreign Exchange Over B.T.L. Compensation<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Compensation for Belize Telemedia Limited has been scheduled in two payments, the first of which was initially disbursed on July eighth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"DominicaNewly installed 911 system being investigated<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Dominica News Online has been reliably informed that the newly installed, much-touted 911 system is being investigated after many calls to the system during a fracas at a wedding reception in Loubiere failed to go through\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CARICOM launches online skills movement applications<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In what is being viewed as a major development for the region, CARICOM is today expected to start the implementation of an online system that will dramatically improve the applications for free movement of skills in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Data Protection Act to be Tabled Next Financial Year<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Data Protection Act will be tabled in Parliament before the end of the next financial year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wi-fi Now at Devon House<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Patrons at the popular heritage site and hangout Devon House are now able to access free Wi-Fi hotspot when they use the venue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Building the Caribbean internet economy<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 In the Caribbean, change is in the air. In fact, it\u2019s in the cloud\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W Networks Partners With Juniper Networks to Obtain MEF CE 2.0 Certification<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 C&W Networks, a division of C&W Communications (C&W), one of the largest full service communications and entertainment providers in the Caribbean and Latin American region, now part of Liberty Global (LiLAC Group) is pleased to announce the latest award of MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 (CE 2.0) industry standard certification for E-Line, E-LAN, E-TREE, and E-ACCESS services through the use of Juniper Networks (NYSE : JNPR ) MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean Airlines launches mobile app<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has launched a mobile website application which allows customers to book flights, add or update frequent flyer information, add or update contact details, or add seats and meal preferences and a list of other features,using an Android or iOS smartphone device\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber security tips for employees<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Many businesses focus on protecting their networks and device end points as this is the first point of entry for cyber criminals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Minister gives update on CCTV cameras<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister, Hermangild Francis, has disclosed that some fifty two CCTV cameras have been installed with some twenty-six currently being operational\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 2 November 2016<\/h3>\n

GOB has to find BZ$180 mil more to pay compensation for BTL<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Belize has one final payment to make to the former shareholders of Belize Telemedia Limited. According to Financial Secretary Joseph Waight, roughly BZ$180 million more is outstanding, to be paid next year, in July 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cybercrime victims urged to report incidents<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology, Dr Moniphia Hewling, is urging victims of cybercrimes to come forward and make a report\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"JamaicaMobile Devices In The Bedroom Rob Kids Of Sleep \u2013 Study<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 If you want your children to get a full night’s sleep, then remove all smartphones, tablets or any other types of electronic devices or screens from their bedroom, revealed a new study published this week in JAMA Pediatrics\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Action needed on Caribbean cybersecurity<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The view from Europe. 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

First Caribbean Cybercrime Conference<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The Attorney General\u2019s Office together with the Kingdom Detectives Cooperation Team (RST) and DataExpert from the Netherlands will host the first Caribbean Cybercrime Conference in the Renaissance Hotel in Aruba on November 16, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile App Developers Competing In PitchIT Caribbean Startup Challenge<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 PitchIT Caribbean has announced that applications are now open for entrepreneurs from 14 Caribbean countries to enter their international pitch competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TTPS warns against cyber crimes over Christmas<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is warning citizens regarding cyber crimes during the Christmas period\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 3 November 2016<\/h3>\n

NIB:\u2008New\u00a0IT system not fully operational until 2017<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Initially, the second phase of the new $14 million-plus V3 system at the National Insurance Board (NIB) was expected to be rolled out in April\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Water and Sewerage Corporation launch mobile app<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Mobile apps are software applications designed to run on smartphones,tablet computers and other mobile devices. Last year it was reported that, more than100 billion mobile apps had been downloaded from online stores around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTL\u2019s Internet on Steroids \u2013 Hypernet<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 On Saturday 29th October we at this newspaper had the honor to have been represented at Belize Telemedia\u2019s launch of it\u2019s newest service in internet technology in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominicans pay Latin America’s highest web and phone prices<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Fixed broadband internet, fixed residential telephone and mobile prepaid services are more expensive in the Dominican Republic than in the rest of Latin America, according to a study disclosed Thursday \u00a0by the Catholic University (PUCMM)\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

Lottery Scamming Offences Accounting For A Third Of Cases In St James Court<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica’s already overburdened court system is coming under more pressure to handle the growing number of lottery scamming and other cyber crimes cases\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Victims of Cybercrimes Urged to Report Incidents<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology, Dr. Moniphia Hewling, is urging victims of cybercrimes to come forward and make a report\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Business Shortlisted For \u2018Best Caribbean Wholesaler\u2019 In The Global Carrier Awards 2016<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Business, leading full service solutions provider in the region, has announced that it is one of three finalists in the Global Carrier Awards 2016 in the \u201cBest Caribbean Wholesaler\u201d category for its Best Regional and Global Wholesale Carrier application\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel passes 100K fibre, IPTV subs throughout the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 A year after the service first launched in Jamaica<\/a>, the company has reinforced its position as in-home entertainment provider through the only 100% fibre-powered network in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Liberty Global Reports Q3 and YTD 2016 Results<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Global plc (“Liberty Global”) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK, LILA and LILAK), today announces financial and operating results for the three months (“Q3”) and nine months (“YTD”) ended September 30, 2016 for the Liberty Global Group1 and the LiLAC Group\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Trinidad_and_TobagoThe rise of Global Business Services (GBS) in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The GBS (Global Business Services) model has risen in recent years to become a major component of financial transformation for business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT receives full certification as a Data Centre Service Provider<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT) has received full certification as a Data Centre Service Provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 4 November 2016<\/h3>\n

Cyber-Defamation Should Be A Criminal Offence, Says Senior Cop<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With more Jamaicans owning smartphones and other digital devices, one high-ranking police officer wants legislators to make cyber-defamation a criminal offence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica BPO Workforce Scaling Rapidly with Increased Investment<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The BPO workforce in Jamaica has nearly doubled in the past five years, due to increasing investment in the sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless Preliminary Q2 2016\/17 Results<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications Limited (“CWC”) is the leading telecommunications operator in substantially all of its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.5 million mobile, 0.4 million television, 0.6 million internet and 0.8 million telephony subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC sales down 3.7% to USD 568 mln in Q3<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s Latin American and Caribbean group (LiLAC), reported revenues of USD 573.6 million on an organic basis in its fiscal second quarter ending 30 September, down 3.7 percent on the year-earlier result of USD 601.5 million due above all to declines in Panama, Barbados, the Bahamas and Trinidad & Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Play hits 100,000 Caribbean subs a year after launch<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Digical-based telecommunications group Digicel has announced that its Digicel Play FTTH-based convergent offering reached 100,000 subscribers in Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago just under a year after it was first launched in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 5 November 2016<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haiti\"Telecom Sector, $37,7M damage<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The passage of Hurricane Matthew on Haiti, on 3 and 4 October caused significant losses in the telecommunications sector, particularly in the departments of South, Grande Anse and Nippes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Lottery Scamming Cases Clogging Court System in St. James<\/h4>\n

Jamaica\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, says lottery scamming and other cyber-related crimes are clogging the court system in St. James, taking up approximately one third of all cases\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology Minister Commends JLS<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has commended the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) and its partners for providing free access to information and communications technology (ICT) to the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Some regional central bank banks turn to SWIFT to combat de-risking threat<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Eight regional central banks have signed up to adopt the sanctions screening service and Know Your Customer (KYC) Registry provided by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) in an effort to combat the threat posed to the region by de-risking measures imposed in correspondent banking relationships\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Island Wi-fi Available at Bay Gardens<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia \u2013 THE locally owned and operated award-winning resort chain, Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia, has introduced an innovative new service for guests who want to stay connected on the go: \u201cIsland Wifi\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 6 November 2016<\/h3>\n

Donation of emergency communications equipment<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) handed a donation, to the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL), a lot of equipment to help strengthen the National System of Emergency Communications (SNCU). This donation includes : 1 HF transmitter, 2 transmitters and 2 tri-band antennas YA-007 FG, all broadband equipment, capable of carrying as well voice as high speed data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

DBJ Rolls Out Online Portal For Voucher Funding Applicants<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), in collaboration with the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PIOJ), has launched an online application portal for its Voucher for Technical Assistance Programme (VTAP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Navigating a new payments landscape<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The world of global payments is in a period of transition. A host of factors, including technological innovation, economic shifts, heightened regulations, and the increasing number and influence of non-traditional payments providers, are rapidly reshaping the payments landscape making it harder than ever to navigate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hosein leads T&T’s think tank with TTLAB<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The term \u201cthink tank\u201d describes an institution which pays people to think, create, and pursue social and scientific research for their own sake. It has been a largely metropolitan phenomenon till now, but has finally reached the Caribbean outside the academe in TTLAB, thanks to Prof Patrick Hosein, a MIT-trained computer scientist who works at the University of the West Indies (UWI)… more<\/a><\/p>\n

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