{"id":95746,"date":"2017-03-20T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=95746"},"modified":"2017-04-07T15:05:11","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T20:05:11","slug":"roundup-week-19-march-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2017\/03\/roundup-week-19-march-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 19 March 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nMonday, 13 March 2017<\/h3>\n

LIME\u2019s appeal to Industrial Court ruling stalled<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The Deputy General Secretary of the Antigua & Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) Senator Chester Hughes said there\u2019s a delay in the appeal process in the case of telecommunications giant LIME, now trading as FLOW and the 13 workers alleging unfair dismissal from the company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Senator Weston: Technology threatens local businesses<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 Traders in Antigua & Barbuda are being warned that the development in technology is likely to have serious implications on their operations if care is not given\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Web Shop Gaming Moratorium \u2018Stinks\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Democratic National Alliance\u2019s (DNA) leader says the 10-year moratorium on new web shop gaming licenses \u201cstinks\u201d, branding it anti-competitive and accusing the Government of pandering to \u2018special interests\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Back to C.C.J. on B.T.L?<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 As part of his Budget address, Prime Minister Dean Barrow gave an update on the continued wrangles with the former owners of Belize Telemedia Limited and the owners of the various arbitral awards\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet service<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Misha Goodchild: `I use it on my phone, I use it on my laptop, at home and at work. My internet service provider is GTT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti Teleco\u2014the sordid affair nears an end<\/h4>\n

Haiti \u2013 The 2011 Haiti Teleco FCPA matter brought some of the most dramatic results of any recent FCPA matter on record\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

A Digital World Consumers Can Trust<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 WE are once again at another milestone in our drive to educate, support and provide direction to our fellow consumers with specific emphasis on the rights of consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Marketing Strategies Today: Top ten ways you can grow your business using webinars<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Webinars are live online events that use video conferencing software applications to do presentations, demonstrations, discussions, lectures, workshops, or instructional sessions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

2operate Signs Contract with Sint Maarten-based TelEm Group for 2solve Deployment<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 2operate announced today at Mobile World Congress that it has signed a contract with TelEm Group in \/Sint Maarten for the deployment of its award-winning 2solve solution for mobile network assurance. The contract is 2operate\u2019s first in the Americas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

E-payments coming soon<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 ELECTRONIC payments for government transactions will be coming soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 14 March 2017<\/h3>\n

Denied Web Shop Slams 10-Year Bar<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The only web shop operator denied a license yesterday slammed the 10-year block on new industry entrants, saying: \u201cIt makes no sense.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

JCNP recognizes BTC for its commitment to culture<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BTC was recognized for its commitment to culture during the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence\u2019s (JCNP) Annual Awards Banquet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Coming Up With A Relevant Curriculum<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The high school curriculum hasn’t been revised since the 90’s. Now unless, everyone is comfortable with their kids being stuck in the 20th century, then it’s about time for an education reform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"PM: Ashcroft Inflating Costs in Second Payment Due for BTL<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 During the budget presentation for 2017\/2018, Prime Minister Dean Barrow confirmed that there are currently four arbitration awards against the Government of Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Prime Minister Fights on Over B.T.L. Settlement<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Is the Government conceding that the former owners of Belize Telemedia Limited have triumphed in relation to the second payment of the B.T.L. settlement? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

50 years ago: Brac Cable & Wireless exchange opens<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 In the March 15, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Registration Deadline For e-LJam Technology Day is March 17<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The deadline for schools to register for e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam) Technology Day 2017 is March 17\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LACNIC On The Move rolls into Guatemala City<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Guatemala will host this year\u2019s first edition of the regional technology event LACNIC On The Move, which will take place in Guatemala City on March 20 to 22\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Senior ICT officials meet to discuss work plan for Single ICT Space<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013\u00a0The Meeting of Senior Officials ahead of the Sixty-Eighth Special Ministerial session of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) \u2013 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) \u2013 will convene via video conference on Wednesday, 15 March, 2017… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Prosecutor\u2019s Office calls attention to cybercrime<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 A number of Government Departments\u2019 information communication technology (ICT) networks were affected by cyber-attacks recently. One attack took place in November 2016, while the other effectively shut down most departments that cater to the public last week Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media has ruined my life<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A 33-YEAR-OLD Siparia hairdresser is seeking to clear her name after her photograph went viral over the weekend on social media as the person held for the recent murder of Siparia real estate agent Sylvestine \u201cBaby\u201d Bertrand, 87, and her daughter Kathy Ann, 51\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 15 March 2017<\/h3>\n

Global tech giant supports Antigua and Barbuda for ICT Week<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 Global technology giant Huawei has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the establishment of the Single ICT Space by participating in the CTU\u2019s ICT Week and Symposium \u2013 Antigua and Barbuda on March 21, 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LIME\u2019s appeal to Industrial Court ruling stalled<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The Deputy General Secretary of the Antigua & Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) Senator Chester Hughes said there\u2019s a delay in the appeal process in the case of telecommunications giant LIME, now trading as FLOW and the 13 workers alleging unfair dismissal from the company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC’s FTTH service up to 5,000 customers<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas operator BTC has announced that over 5,000 customers have signed up to its fibre to the home (FTTH) service since its launch last year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"BTC\u2019s\u00a0restoration in GB expected to be 99% by end of the month<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In October of 2016, Hurricane Matthew ripped through The Bahamas as a very large and dangerous Category 4 system, bringing with it heavy rains and high winds, which downed power lines, uprooted trees, flooded low lying areas and left a trail of destruction in its wake, particularly on Grand Bahama which received a near-direct hit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Belize Celebrates world consumer rights day<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Belize Bureau of Standards (BBS), in commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day, is holding a public awareness drive in three locations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Diego Bol Addresses I.T. Management for Kim Passport<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Two of the scheduled three witnesses for today\u2019s public hearings of the Senate Special Select Committee on Immigration testified\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT tender: Dominican Republic wants to reduce power losses<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 The government of the Dominican Republic is inviting interested companies to bid on a tender for the acquisition of a system … more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tambourine Army leader arrested and charged<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013\u00a0The police have arrested controversial figure and co-founder of the advocacy group Tambourine Army, Latoya Nugent… more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECTEL and\u00a0NTRCs observe\u00a0World\u00a0Consumer Rights\u00a0Day<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) and the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commissions (NTRCs) join with the rest of the world in observing World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on Wednesday, March 15th\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow launches March Madness promotion<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia \u2013 Flow customers are getting chances to win in store, by signing up for TV, broadband and postpaid services and adding prepaid combo mobile plans in the month of March\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 16 March 2017<\/h3>\n

Parents welcome new eBook computer rollout<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Many of the parents of students at the All Saints Secondary School (ASSS) have placed their faith in the newly distributed eBook computers to transform the way their children learn, and stated that they are in support of the initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

COMMISSION ON COMPETITIVENESS TO BE REINVIGORATED<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Government is putting the relevant institutional infrastructure in place to ensure that greater levels of efficiency, productivity and international competitiveness are achieved\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecoms provider promises better service<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Local businesses are demanding more of their telecommunications provider as they seek to become more competitive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Supreme Court to decide if Ashcroft can collect from GOB<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin is deliberating on whether or not he should lift a temporary injunction against the Ashcroft Alliance, which the Barrow Government got from the Supreme Court earlier this year. They are trying to get enforcement of a 50 million US dollar judgment which the Caribbean Court of Justice has refused to allow in Belize, but which has been granted in the US District Court\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Data Protection Bill revival surprises lawmakers<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Another oft-debated and much-maligned proposal \u2013 the Data Protection Bill \u2013 suddenly appeared before Cayman Islands lawmakers Wednesday, in the midst of their ongoing debate over the controversial Legal Practitioners Bill\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Free Access to all Government Websites<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 All Government websites can now be accessed free of cost from any Internet-compatible device\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

House Approves Legislation on Telephone Tax<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Legislation was passed in the House of Representatives on March 16 giving legal authority to the Government to collect taxes imposed on certain telephone calls since 2012\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Increased Access to Technology in Public Libraries<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) is hailing the Global Libraries ICT Project as a major success, as it has significantly transformed public libraries across the island through increased access to technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cloud Carib Named Veeam Caribbean Impact Partner of the Year<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Cloud Carib Limited announced today they have been selected as the 2016 Veeam Impact Partner of the Year, Caribbean by Veeam\u00ae<\/sup> Software, the innovative provider of solutions that delivers Availability for the Always-On Enterprise\u2122<\/em>. The winners of the 2016 Veeam Impact Partner Awards\u2122 were announced on March 16, 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cybersecurity on the agenda for RSS Council of Ministers Meeting on Friday<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Council of Ministers of the Regional Security System (RSS) will meet at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Friday (March 16) to review a number of critical matters including extra-regional cooperation, which has implications for training, and security operations to tackle drugs, arms and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTP attending regional frequency coordination meeting of the ITU<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 From March 8th till 10th the Head of the Technical Department of Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten, Mr. Sidney de Weever, attended a regional frequency coordination meeting that was hosted by the International Telecom Union (ITU) on the use of the VHF band (174-216MHz) and the UHF band (470-806MHz), which took place in Managua, Nicaragua\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 17 March 2017<\/h3>\n

Jones still challenged by Maths results<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Education is looking to retrain Mathematics teachers in a bid to improve the national performance in that subject area, Minister of Education Ronald Jones has said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Computers donated to Crisis Centre<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre has received 10 brand new computers, thanks to a generous donation by Conyers Dill & Pearman, one of Cayman\u2019s leading law firms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

AT&T, Millicom eyeing Dominican Republic – Indotel<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Both AT&T and Millicom could be interested in expanding their business to the Dominican Republic, reports business daily El Dinero, citing new Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) president Jose del Castillo Savinon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Red phones\u2019 for Ministers, Permanent Secretaries<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The E-Governance service, when rolled out to the Ministry of Communities, its various departments and sub-agencies, will greatly revolutionize and enhance the efficient functioning of the ministry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Chuck Says Telephone System Coming For Courts Despite Eight-Month Delay<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Eight months after the cabinet approved a contract for a new telephone system for the courts, the project is yet to materialise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Gov\u2019t working on e-commerce laws \u2013 Samuda<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Karl Samuda, says the Government continues work to ensure that the requisite laws are in place to govern e-commerce transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica Loses US$100 Million To Cybercrime<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Cybercrimes Unit says it is expecting Jamaica to lose more than the US$100 million it lost last year due to criminal activities on the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Jamaica partners with telcos to provide free access to govt websites<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaican citizens can now access all 256 government websites free of charge from any internet-compatible device. The initiative has been enabled thanks … more<\/a><\/p>\n

CDB Funds Project To Prevent Loss Of Correspondent Banking Relationships ICT Space<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved funding of USD250,000 to strengthen financial transparency, and assist in preventing the loss of correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) in the Region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Taiwan Technical Mission Conducts ICT Training<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines \u2013 Thirty-three residents of Layou and surrounding communities are currently engaged in a 6-week Information Technology Course\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 18 March 2017<\/h3>\n

Jones closer to answering cellphone call<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Minister of Education Ronald Jones says he is currently reviewing feedback from education stakeholders, in order to issue a revised policy on the use of cell phones in schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Final proof that GTT money was not paid to PPP\/C government<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, In the Stabroek News of March 16, it was reported that representatives of the Chinese company, Hong Kong Golden Telecom Limited (HDGT), were in Guyana and recently put forward a proposal for payment of the outstanding US$5 million for the sale of the 20% shares of GTT owned by government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sheriff Street\/Mandela Avenue expansion\u2026 GPL, GTT awarded $50M in contracts for relocation of utilities<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 In the past, the timely relocation of utilities had proven to be a major stumbling block in Government projects being carried out on time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Legislators Say Arbitration Law Full Of Gaps<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Debate on the Arbitration Act, 2017, was suspended in the Senate yesterday after lawmakers highlighted gaps in the legislation that has been in gestation for some time now\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Wants Drone Use Regulated<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Drone technology could be exploited and used for possible illegal and malicious purposes, if its usage in the country is not properly regulated by the government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 19 March 2017<\/h3>\n

BUSINESSES TOLD \u2013 USE THE B.E.S.W<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 If Barbados is to reap the multi-dimensional benefits from the Barbados Electronic Single Window (BESW), the system must be thoroughly used\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Phone book recycling program begins<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Recycling containers are in place throughout Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac for people to drop off their old phone books for recycling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Digicel gets $27M contract to install police 911 system<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Telephone service provider, Digicel, has been awarded a $27M contract for the installation of the 911 business solution emergency service contract\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana tribe goes hi-tech to protect its land<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Eleazer Mawasha speaks haltingly. English is not his first language, and Skype not his preferred method of communication\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Consumer Affairs Commission going after digital awareness<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has embarked on developing digital awareness for consumers as a part of its World Consumer Rights Day 2017 celebration\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Drive on to defeat cybercrime<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force\u2019s Cybercrime Unit is using public education as its main initiative to tackle the growing challenge of cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Pay but not play from Digicel<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne: On October 18, 2016, I signed up with Digicel for cable, internet and telephone service. I selected the Play Strong package and was required to make a deposit of $3,000\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Image credits: \u00a0filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n

_________________<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March 2017. Monday, 13 March 2017 LIME\u2019s appeal to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":64933,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[77],"tags":[71,53,105,230,78,42],"class_list":["post-95746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-businesses","tag-competition","tag-cybercrimecybersecurity","tag-litigation","tag-news-roundup","tag-social-media","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/News-filipe-ferreira-flickr.jpg?fit=640%2C426&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2iE1G-oUi","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95746"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95746\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96673,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95746\/revisions\/96673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}