A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24 April to Sunday 30 April 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 24 April 2017<\/h3>\n

Call to cell phone service providers<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Hello Cell Phone Service Providers: I am making this call (hopefully it doesn\u2019t drop before I can finish what I have to say) on behalf of the thousands of us who are your customers asking for an improvement in the cell phone services we are currently receiving\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bitcoin: Dominican market posts record volumes<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Livebitcoinnews.com on Monday said another week of bitcoin trading is in the books, “and some new records have been set once again. It is obvious cryptocurrency will make a big impact in a lot of countries around the world.” \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Phone Call Saved My Life, Says St Thomas Man<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 It was a phone call from his sister around 10 o\u2019clock Saturday night that awoke 46-year-old Rohan Foster in time to save his life and that of his tenant and her three-month-old baby\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

International Girls in ICT Day<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 International Girls in ICT Day is an initiative backed by all ITU Member States\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Marketing Strategies Today: How to make money with a podcast<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 When you want to have a podcast one thing you need to know how to do is be very different from the competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

United States and the Caribbean getting aggressive on Cyber Crime in the West Indies<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The 15 member grouping of the Caribbean Community are seeking to rapidly redress areas of security and legislation as it pertains to cyber-crime in the West Indies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 25 April 2017<\/h3>\n

Students to access CXC ebooks \u2013 Online learning hub launched<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 While disclosing that his ministry is partnering with the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) to grant students access to CXC books online, Minister of Education Myron Walwyn said plans are still in motion to issue tablet devices to junior students attending public secondary schools by next academic year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Chamber offers Internet Marketing Programme<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and the Internet Marketing Association have forged a partnership to enable the Chamber to run the Certified Internet Marketing programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT says Internet outages likely during system upgrade<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) on Tuesday appealed to customers to be patient with Internet \u201coutages\u201d they may experience as the company takes high-tech steps to ensure a faster and reliable service by the third quarter of this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT says upgrading broadband network<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 GTT today announced that work is well underway to apply the latest generation of networking technologies and equipment to its broadband network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Phone credit leads to prison brawl<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Inmates from the New Amsterdam Prison on Saturday during a prison brawl sustained injuries about their bodies after a fight erupted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW chooses eco-friendly operations<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications firm FLOW says it has reaffirmed its commitment to support the global \u201cGo Green\u201d agenda for businesses to implement eco-friendly practices and methods in their day-to-day affairs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Knowledge-based society critical \u2013 Wheatley<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr Andrew Wheatley, says if Jamaica is to compete globally, it must develop an efficient knowledge-based society\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean telecom markets marked by asymmetric development<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean telecom sector is characterized by asymmetric development, making the advent of new technologies such as 5G unpredictable\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

45 public Wi-Fi hot-spots coming soon<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Chairman of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) Gilbert Peterson says the country is expected to benefit from 45 Wi-Fi hotspots in public spaces\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuffie: Data can become T&T’s new oil<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 \u201cDATA is the new oil.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TATT to bring free wifi to public places<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) is currently working with Government to bring free wifi access to public places starting with the roll out of hotspots at 45 locations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 26 April 2017<\/h3>\n

Mobile\u00a0number portability delayed until tomorrow<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Mobile number portability (MNP) is once again delayed and is now expected to launch tomorrow, according to Director of Policy and Regulation at the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) Stephen Bereaux\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Update on Mobile Number Portability<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 On 17 February 2017, URCA issued its Final Determination (ECS 01\/2017), which required service providers, BTC and Aliv, to ensure readiness for the launch of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) by 14 April 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Belize Pioneers With 1st National Cyber-Security Forum<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 n the occasion of Cyber Awareness Day 2017, Belize this morning took a pioneering step in bringing together a wide cross-section of internet users, regulators, educators, law enforcement officials and even members of various arms of government, including the judiciary, for a week-long symposium to address the pervasive threats posed by cyber-bullying, cyber-crimes and related security threats\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GT&T to complete Guyana network upgrade in Q3<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT), owned by ATN International, is carrying out a broadband network upgrade alongside technology integrator General Datatech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CONATEL prepares for next cyclone season<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Jean Marie Altema, Director General of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL), organized a working session with telecommunications operators Digicel, Natcom and Access Haiti in preparation for the cyclone season\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW To Power International ‘Girls In ICT’ Day Celebrations<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications firm FLOW will be taking a lead role by encouraging more Jamaican women and girls to consider careers in the field of information communication technology (ICT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

More than 300 girls for ICT conference tomorrow<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 More than 300 students from 30 schools will participate in a Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on April 27\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Claro Caribbean sales dip 1% in Q1, mobile subs up 3%<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 America Movil\u2019s Caribbean units reported first-quarter revenues of USD 478 million, down 1.1 percent year-on-year, attributed to a contraction in voice revenues in the Dominican Republic, offset in part by the improving performance of Claro Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

First Ever Caribbean Digitization Workshop Kicks Off In St. Kitts And Nevis<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The first ever Caribbean Digitization Workshop aimed at exploring low-cost methods of digitizing personal memories across the region is currently underway in St. Kitts and Nevis under the theme \u201cPreserving Your Memories in a Digital World\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Chamber to reveal latest security technology<\/h4>\n

Trindiad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCIC) promises to showcase the latest technology, products and services at its Safety, Security and Sustainability (SSS) Expo and Conference to be held in June\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cybercriminals targeting small businesses<\/h4>\n

Trindiad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Recent trends show that small businesses are vulnerable to attacks by cybercriminals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 27 April 2017<\/h3>\n

BTC\u00a0rolls out new, affordable plans for postpaid clients<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Mobile number portability (MNP) is expected to launch today and Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) continues to roll out new plans for its customers in order to compete with new mobile carrier Aliv\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Competition Explosion\u2019 From Number Portability<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Number portability could create an \u2018explosion\u2019 of competition in the mobile sector, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority\u2019s (URCA) acting chief executive said yesterday, describing it as a \u201ccritical enabler\u201d to the sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Female Digicel Engineers make tech fun<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Five students had a “good\u201d time at the Digicel (Barbados) Headquarters in Warrens as they joined with girls around the World to celebrate International Girls in ICT Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Girls ‘hack’ for a better Barbados<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Girls and young women in Barbados joined others across the Caribbean in a hackathon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

National Cyber Security Symposium addresses cyber threats in Belize<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Fitting seemingly well in current times and events in Belize, especially as it relates to social media, a symposium on the awareness of Cyber Secuirty and cyber bullying is being held on Monday, April 24, 2017 and will carry on until Friday, April 28\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Robbers Hit Go Wireless in Belize City<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Police in Belize City are still busy fighting crime, even though the gang element has for now been removed as a major source of worry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Brin leaving CCT for managerial post at BVI-IAC<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Long-serving marketer in the telecoms industry, Janette Brin, has been appointed Manager at the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI-IAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Impact17 explores innovation in digital age<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Digital disruption and the influence of big data drove conversation at Cayman\u2019s third annual Impact conference Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Google goes live in Cuba<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 US tech giant Google has become the first private company to offer internet services in Cuba\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless is Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of DAIC Business Awards 2017<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Cable and wireless communications through its consumer brand Flow and its business brand C&W Business is the exclusive telecommunications partner of the DAIC Business Awards to be held at the Fort Young Hotel today Thursday April 27th\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT picks GTD to upgrade broadband network<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has contracted US technology integrator General Datatech (GDT) to carry out a major upgrade of its broadband system, reports local website Demerara Waves\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana\u2019s state radio, TV gets new board<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Guyana\u2019s state radio and television broadcaster, National Communications Network (NCN) gets a new board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Focus today on girls in ICT<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications\u00a0firm FLOW says it will be taking the lead role by encouraging more Jamaican women and girls to consider careers in the field of information communication technology (ICT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hackathons on across the Caribbean today<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Today girls and young women from 15 schools will gather to compete in a Caribbean Hackathon in observance of International Telecommunications Union\u2019s (ITU) Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet Suriname suffers from submarine cable fault<\/h4>\n

Suriname <\/em>\u2013 A fault in the Americas II submarine cable in St.Croix, is currently experiencing ensures that Internet traffic in Suriname possible obstruction.\u00a0It announced the Telecommunications Company Suriname (Telesur)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Analytics-based CCTV systems are actually good for business<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 There has been significant growth in the number of companies using closed-circuit television (CCTV), also known as video surveillance, in areas that have higher risks of property loss, damage or human injury which drive up business costs. Bars, banks, casinos, schools, hotels, airports, hospitals, parking lots and public transportation areas, restaurants, military and national security operations and convenience stores are among the key candidates where CCTV systems are installed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cops seize cops\u2019 phones<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE cellular phones of eight police officers, from Constable to Executive rank, have been seized by Professional Standards Bureau officers investigating the leak of a confidential memo which outlined the Central Division police anti-crime plan for the recent long Easter weekend holiday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Trinidad to host digital financial services workshop<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 On 27-28 April 2017, a digital financial services (DFS) workshop will be convened in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to update policy makers in the Caribbean about the latest trends in financial technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 28 April 2017<\/h3>\n

A&B looking to embrace Bitcoin<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The Cabinet of Antigua & Barbuda has instructed the Attorney General, Steadroy \u201cCutie\u201d\u00a0Benjamin to draft laws for the implementation of Bitcoin\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC:\u00a0Customers may port numbers without settling bills<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 With the launch of mobile number portability (MNP) yesterday, CEO of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) Leon Williams highlighted the importance of establishing a credit bureau in The Bahamas amid the concern that post-paid customers with outstanding debt obligations will not be required to pay off their balances in order to keep their numbers when migrating between mobile operators\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC\u00a0concerned over impact tax increases could have on revenue<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications Limited (CWC), part owner of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), pointed out that any increase in value-added tax (VAT) or similar revenue-based taxes could have an \u201cadverse impact\u201d on the company\u2019s ability to maintain or increase revenue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber Expert To Give Commencement Address<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 CYBER security expert Dr Herbert Hugh Thompson will deliver the commencement address at the University of The Bahamas\u2019 historic Spring 2017 Commencement, the first since the institution\u2019s charter on November 10, 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile Portability\u2019s Launch \u2018Promising\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The first day of mobile number portability was described as \u201cpromising\u201d by the Bahamas\u2019 two providers, with each reporting strong customer interest\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Official Remarks by The Attorney-General on The Bahamas’ Third Observance of The ITU\u2019s International Girls in ICT Day<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Remarks By Senator The Honourable Allyson Maynard Gibson, QC at The Bahamas Third Observance Of The ITU\u2019s International Girls in ICT Day Thursday April 27, 2017 at Melia Resort, Cable Beach\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

World Renowned Cybersecurity Expert to Address UB\u2019s Historic Commencement<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 World renowned cybersecurity expert Dr. Herbert Hugh Thompson will deliver the Commencement Address at the University of The Bahamas\u2019 historic Spring 2017 Commencement, the first since the institution\u2019s charter on 10^{th<\/sup>\u00a0November 2016\u2026} more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT, Digicel attribute poor quality service to upgrade efforts<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Over the past few weeks, Kaieteur News has been receiving complaints about poor quality service being experienced by customers of both Digicel and the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Web-based surveillance system for hotels on the cards<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The establishment of a web-based disease surveillance system for hotels, together with training for hospitality staff to report events that could threaten the nation\u2019s health, is currently on the cards\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Posts Negative Cash Flow For Year Ending 2017<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Digicel Group generated negative cash flow for its financial year ending March 2017 but is on track to break even by 2020, according to United States-based Moody’s Investors Service, which tracks the telecommunications company’s financials… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Girls envison themselves in IT careers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 More than 90 high school girls and young women yesterday participated in the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Day Caribbean Hackathon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Lawmaker Wants Cybercrimes Law To Be Reviewed<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Opposition spokesman on technology Julian Robinson is urging the Government to review the cyber crimes legislation two years after its passage, noting that key terms in the statute have not been defined\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mellos Crest Development Targets Airbnb Market<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A new housing develop-ment targeting the burgeoning Airbnb market is in the early phases of development in Discovery Bay, St Ann\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Montague Says New Software Allowing Police To Better Track Illegal Guns<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister Robert Montague says the police are now better able to track illegal guns with a new software developed at the Institute of Forensic Sciences and Legal Medicine\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Revision of Cybercrimes Act to get underway shortly, Wheatley says<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley says the revision of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 is to get underway in another two to three months… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Security Ministry Developing Drone Policy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Ministry is developing a Drone Policy regarding the use and sale of unmanned aerial vehicles… more<\/a><\/p>\n

IDB launches Code for Development for Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched a Code for Development as part of its promotional strategy to raise awareness and improve people’s lives in Latin America and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Creators Encouraged To Know And Understand Their Rights Under The Intellectual Property Framework<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 As St. Kitts and Nevis joins the rest of the world in observing World Intellectual Property Day 2017, which is celebrated annually on April 26, officials from the federation\u2019s Intellectual Property (IP) Office are encouraging creative minds to develop a better understanding of what IP is all about, especially as it relates to their creations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Youth Challenge To Tap Into Creative Skills<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Primary school students throughout the federation are encouraged to tap into their creative minds, as their creations can someday yield many benefits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 29 April 2017<\/h3>\n

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is now a reality<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), is pleased to advise the public that Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is now a reality having been launched yesterday. Scores of consumers in The Bahamas were able to successfully \u2018port\u2019 their existing numbers between service providers yesterday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TOO FEW WOMEN IN ICT<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 THERE is a need for society to change its perceptions of women in ICT fields and in the workplace\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

80% OF CYBERCRIMES IN BELIZE ARE PERPETRATED BY FOREIGNERS<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Cybercrimes have become pervasive, and they pose a threat to people and companies around the globe\u2014even those who deliberately stay away from the social media platforms, where many cybercrimes are perpetrated. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Girls Create Innovations to Address Social Issues<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Approximately 90 girls and young women from 15 high schools, universities and community colleges across the country competed for attractive prizes at the International Telecommunications Union\u2019s (ITU) Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day Caribbean \u2018Hackathon\u2019 on Thursday (April 27)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TATT explores digital financing services<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE Telecommunications Authority (TATT) is embarking on an initiative to improve digital access by assisted technology to people with disabilities and facilitate development of infrastructure in under served communities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 30 April 2017<\/h3>\n

Antigua & Barbuda to Accept Bitcoin for Government Services<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Antigua & Barbuda might go \u201cfull bitcoin\u201d and accept the digital currency for government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: Digicel rolls Quick Pick Plans giving prepaid customers a wealth value<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 n a world where smartphones and data have become second nature, customers are generally faced with multiple data plan options as they try to stay connected. So what are customers looking for to truly enjoy their connected experience? Well according to research it\u2019s simplicity, value and lots of data! \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecommuting – working from home<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 A workspace for centralised management has existed in some form for centuries\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

US$5,000 Or Else! – Hackers Hijack Data From 16 Jamaican Schools And Demand Ransom<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Information belonging to more than 14,000 Jamaican students from 16 local high schools being stored on an online database hosted in the United States is being held hostage by hackers who are demanding US$5,000 to release the data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PitchIT Caribbean Challenge 3.0 St Kitts & Nevis<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The PitchIT Caribbean Challenge is the biggest tech- entrepreneurship competition and showcase to be held in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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