{"id":91455,"date":"2017-01-23T07:30:14","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T12:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=91455"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:07:27","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:07:27","slug":"roundup-week-22-january-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2017\/01\/roundup-week-22-january-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 22 January 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 16 January to Sunday 22 January 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

Monday, 16 January 2017<\/h3>\n

Antigua Waits On US Response To Online Gambling Judgement<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Online gambling has had some setbacks over the years and one of the most disturbing is the introduction of the 2006 law that banned offshore internet betting in the USA\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New Antigua Leisure & Gaming Association formed<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Antigua-licensed online gambling operators have formed a new industry association with the goal of establishing a more productive relationship with local gaming regulators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS MONDAY: CHANGING HOW BUSINESS IS DONE IN THE C\u2019BEAN<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 \u201cKaribs will become the google of our region.\u201d This was the bold assessment made by Corrie Brewster, Founder & Executive Chairman of Karibs Network Inc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel launches \u2018lighting fast\u2019 LTE network<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Digicel BVI has kicked off the New Year with the launch of BVI\u2019s fastest Long-term Evolution (LTE) network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Marketing Strategies Today: How colour affects website conversion<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 When it comes to a website colour can have a direct effect on your conversions because of the way that you are able to see a situation or an attitude\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Arrested for using cell phone in flight<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A Caribbean Airlines passenger who refused to follow the instructions of the flight crew and get off his cell phone, was arrested, booted off the airplane, charged, taken to court, will have to pay a $2,000 fine\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Uber activated: $20 base fare<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Just in time for the Carnival season, Trinidad and Tobago has become the first English-speaking Caribbean country to launch the global ride-share mobile app sensation, Uber\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Uber releases fares for T&T as service begins today<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As Uber begin operating in this country from today, it will cost passengers a minimum of TT$32.50 to be transported to any destination\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 17 January 2017<\/h3>\n

GTT rate increase hearing adjourned indefinitely<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The hearing by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company\u2019s (GTT) proposal to raise the rates for landline services was delayed again yesterday and adjourned indefinitely\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CONATEL convene some FM stations<\/h4>\n

Haiti<\/em> \u2013 The Directorate General of the Executive Body of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) invites all holders of operating authorization of FM radio stations in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area operating on the following frequencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

SOCIAL MEDIA NOT TO BE TRUSTED<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 From the very beginning, two things about the internet bothered me: information and \u201cfriends.\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWU not pleased with TATT extension to CWC<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers Union (CWU) is \u201cvery disappointed and disturbed\u201dby the decision of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) to grant Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) a further extension; up to March 31, 2017, to complete its divestment of its 49 percent stake in Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Minister probes legality as Uber launches<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan and his legal team are reportedly looking into the legality of Uber, the worldwide online transportation network which officially launched in T&T at 11 am yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Stakeholders to connect with global technology experts at bmobile conference<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Local telecommunications provider bmobile will introduce another first to Trinidad and Tobago when it hosts its Connect @ bmobile Technology Conference and Exposition at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Uber is \u2018progressive and legitimate\u2019, AG<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THOUGH Attorney General Faris Al Rawi hailed the introduction of internationally renowned ride-sharing mobile application, Uber, into Trinidad and Tobago as \u201cprogressive and legitimate\u201d, the current motor vehicular laws of the land would need to be ammended to faciliate its continued existence in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 18 January 2017<\/h3>\n

Digicel BVI launches home LTE service from USD 79\/mth<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 British Virgin Islands (BVI) operator Digicel has finally activated its 4G LTE service around six months after the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) awarded the company spectrum in the 700MHz band for LTE use\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel launches LTE in British Virgin Islands<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Mobile operator Digicel has launched its LTE network in the British Virgin Islands, with initial coverage for parts of Tortola\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Complaints on phones transferred in roaming mode<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The Directorate General of the Executive Body of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) receives many complaints from the population of the border area, particularly from Ouanaminthe and Bellad\u00e8re, concerning their telephone, which are automatically transferred to roaming mode without any necessity and without having asked for the service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ASYCUDA World \u2014 Reforming Jamaica Customs<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has re-engineered its business and operating processes towards achieving greater efficiency, with the full implementation of the Automated System for Customs Data, ASYCUDA World, at its various locations at the start of the 2016\/17 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Medium taxpayers required to file GCT returns online<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding medium taxpayers that they are now required to file GCT returns online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel Play launches new channels to usher in New Year<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Play is pleased to announce the launch of two new exciting entertainment channels, Catch 1 and Catch 2 \u2013 jam-packed with even more great content for customers to enjoy this New Year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NCA responds to Digicel hike<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The National Consumers Association (NCA) has responded to the recent hike in post paid rates announced by telecommunications company, Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LINX issues fraud warning<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DEBIT card payment system LINX is warning about a fraudulent message being circulated on social media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Chubby now available on Amazon<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Chubby, the first brand of soft drink available in a kid-friendly size, with fun flavours and an internationally recognised mascot that children love, is now available on Amazon.com\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Uber meeting with local authorities<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Local representatives of Uber say they have been meeting with the relevant authorities in the private and public sector and will continue to do so to ensure they meet the legal requirements of operating in T&T\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 19 January 2017<\/h3>\n

THE ISSUE: Crowdfunding for entrepreneurs<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Is there a need for alternative funding options? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Speednet Belize allies with Tango Telecom for CDMA to GSM upgrade<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Tango Telecom, a leading provider of Data Monetisation Solutions for evolving mobile networks, today announced an upgrade deal with Speednet, Belize for its Subscriber Interaction Manager\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Electronic water billing coming soon<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Consumers will soon have the opportunity to pay their water bills online through electronic billing (eBills)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cura\u00e7ao signs agreement with Airbnb<\/h4>\n

Cura\u00e7ao <\/em>\u2013 The government of Cura\u00e7ao has signed an agreement with homestay provider Airbnb, becoming the third destination in the Caribbean to do so\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bitcoin reaches Dominican consumers: livebitcoinnews.com<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Unlike most Bitcoin teller machines in operation right now, BitRD wants to improve cash withdrawals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW Announces New Retail Sales Manager and Commercial Manager<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Mr. Kevin Edwards, the former Marketing Manager, replaces Anthony Morton as the new Retail Sales Manager as of January 1, 2017. He is responsible for leading the Retail Sales Division with oversight of Mobile, Broadband and Internet sales as well as Indirect Channels sales\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bankers warn of LINX fraud<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 BEWARE of a fake LINK card request, circulating on social media, asking you to update your LINX debit card information via an online link within a certain time frame\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 20 January 2017<\/h3>\n

Implications of Digital Marketing<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 A little less than a decade ago, we saw the emergence of a new field called Digital Marketing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel introduces new digital music streaming app<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel customers will now be able to stream and download from a catalogue of over 25 million songs with d\u2019Music a new digital music streaming mobile application\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hinduja Hiring 500 For Kingston Centre<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS) is hiring 500 more staff, which will double its workforce for a call centre in Kingston\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov\u2019t to decide on future of Radio Saint Lucia<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 A decision on the future of the state owned Saint Lucia Broadcasting Corporation (Radio St. Lucia) will be made soon by government,\u00a0Information and Broadcasting Minister Dominic Feedee has revealed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UPG launches activities website for St. Maarten<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 A website that focuses on year-round tourism-related activities in St. Maarten is the latest initiative of Unleashed Potential Group (UPG), a group of enthusiastic Windward Islands students and young professionals in the Netherlands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWU protests for TSTT retirees\u2019 $$<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) protested outside the Independence Square, Port-of-Spain offices of RBC Trust (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited (RBC Trust) yesterday to highlight their frustration over a months-long delay in pension adjustments and retroactive payments to TSTT retirees for the 2008 to 2010 and 2011 to 2013 Collective Agreement Periods\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Uber in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Uber has arrived in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). The service was launched there on the January 15\u2026\u00a0more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 21 January 2017<\/h3>\n

\"\"Cuba sees explosion in internet access ties with US grow<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Two days before Christmas, Luis Gonzalez received a little Chinese modem from Cuba\u2019s state-owned telecommunications company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

St Mary Tech excited after computer donation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 St Mary Technical High School suffered a devastating blow in June 2016, when its library was razed by a fire\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0EDITORIAL – TOWARDS A DIGITAL DEMOCRACY<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Time was when a local political meeting was an occasion for a night of socialising with others of identical partisan persuasion \u2013 only infrequently did the stalwarts of either of the two main political parties attend the public meetings of the other\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ATTIC urges caution on Uber<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Association of T&T Insurance Companies (ATTIC) is calling for the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act to be updated to accommodate Uber and other technologically driven initiatives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 22 January 2017<\/h3>\n

Conduent to shutter Amazon unit, redeploy workers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Business Processing outsourcing (BPO) arm of Xerox International, a division which has been rebranded Conduent, is set to send home or redeploy approximately 1,000 workers over the coming months as it shutters a unit which provided back office and customer service support for online retail giant Amazon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Daniel Thwaites | Telecoms And Privacy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Why should Jamaicans be concerned about who is granted a telecommunications licence?\u00a0\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hinduja Global Solutions seeks 500 workers for new location<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS), business process firm, on January 18 officially opened its fourth customer experience centre on Constant Spring Road in Kingston\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel disagrees with report its debt is unsustainable<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Regional telecommunications provider Digicel says it \u201cfundamentally disagrees with the conclusions of the report\u201d done by CreditSights debt analyst Michael Chakardjian that the group\u2019s debt of US$6.2 billion in debt is at \u201cunsustainably high levels\u201d as it is 6.2 times earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) at the company… more<\/a><\/p>\n

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