{"id":99446,"date":"2017-06-19T06:57:01","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T11:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=99446"},"modified":"2017-06-18T22:57:51","modified_gmt":"2017-06-19T03:57:51","slug":"roundup-week-18-june-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2017\/06\/roundup-week-18-june-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 18 June 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 12 June to Sunday 18 June 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 12 June 2017<\/h3>\n

BTC\u00a0raises awareness of securities solutions<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) recently participated in the 27th annual Conference of Regional Central Banks\u2019 Information Systems Specialists. Over 250 participants attended the conference from both private and commercial banks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0URCA\u00a0defends its use of ads promoting mobile number portability<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 CEO of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) Stephen Bereaux sought to dispel concerns that the telecoms regulator is stepping out of its role to promote mobile number portability (MNP) for purposes other than public education\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Ozone adds new layer to mobile services here<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 A year after it was due to begin operating here, telecommunications firm Ozone is set to \u201cdisrupt\u201d the local mobile phone sector from next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel helps Guyanese govt set up 55 ICT hubs<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Bermuda-based telecommunications group Digicel has partnered with Guyana’s telecommunications ministry to set up 55 ICT connectivity hubs across the country, 30 of which are already operational\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica to be first total e-governance country in region<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JAMAICA is now poised to become the first total e-government society in this region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica to digitize ID system<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As a first step towards a fully digitized government, Jamaica will implement a national identification system (NIDS) by 2018\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean Girls under Cyber Attack, says Belizean First Lady<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 A cyberbullying victim\u2019s parents are speaking out in Belize against the alarming practice of posting nude photos of young girls online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CARICOM consumers can now transmit complaints live on-line<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) consumers now have access to the CARREX Online Electronic Platform and the live public portal for providing alerts on dangerous non-foods consumer goods on the markets in all fifteen CARICOM Member States\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Marketing Strategies Today: How to leverage LinkedIn effectively for profitability<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 LinkedIn is one of the social media websites that promotes networking all over the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PRESS RELEASE: New Flow Kids app delivers anytime\/anywhere content to Caribbean children<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Flow\u2019s younger viewers now have a kid-friendly service that delivers children\u2019s content anytime, anywhere, on any device via the new \u201cFlow Kids\u201d app specially developed by Toon Goggles, the top kids\u2019 on-demand entertainment service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

E-Ticket Sales Platform Launched in St. Lucia<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 St. Lucia is finally home to its first online ticketing platform. LucianTickets.com provides an avenue for local event organisers to sell tickets entirely online. Event patrons can purchase tickets using their debit\/credit cards from the LucianTickets.com website on any computer or mobile\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 13 June 2017<\/h3>\n

Bahamian\u00a0speaks at Haiti Tech Summit<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamian Kristie Powell, who is a senior technical solutions consultant at Google, told Guardian Business yesterday that she wants to see The Bahamas more abuzz about technology and Bahamians more engaged in it, outside of just the tech Bahamians receive and experience from its two mobile providers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Avoiding top Bitcoin scams<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 VIRTUAL CURRENCIES, such as Bitcoin, are intended to serve as a type of money\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ozone Wireless coming<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 N JUST ABOUT A MONTH, Barbados\u2019 telecommunications environment is set to get even more competitive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OZONE WIRELESS SET TO OPEN SOON<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 In about a month\u2019s time this island\u2019s newest mobile provider, Ozone Wireless (Barbados) Inc, will be officially up and running, providing competition for the existing telecommunications companies based here\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you getting the Internet speed you’re paying for?<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Whether it’s a basic 25 megabits per second (Mbps) or a powerful 200Mbps connection, you’re paying a lot for your Internet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Avoiding top Bitcoin scams<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 VIRTUAL CURRENCIES, such as Bitcoin, are intended to serve as a type of money. more<\/a><\/p>\n

CARICOM consumers may now submit complaints live online<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) consumers now have access to the CARREX online electronic platform and the live public portal for providing alerts on dangerous non-foods consumer goods on the markets in all 15 CARICOM member states\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel urges regulation of Facebook, WhatsApp, Google<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is once again urging governments in the Caribbean to follow other countries that are on board with efforts to ensure that online companies like Facebook, Google and WhatsApp obey the law and pay their fair share of taxes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PRESS RELEASE: QYOU makes waves in the Caribbean with Flow deal<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 QYOU Media (TSXV: QYOU), the world\u2019s leading curator of premium \u2018best-of-web\u2019 video for multiscreen distribution, has partnered with Caribbean telecommunications operator Flow to deliver curated short-form sports content via its network, Flow Sports. This is QYOU\u2019s first deal in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm Group new CEO Kendall Dupersoy Takes Office<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Kendall Dupersoy, officially took office in the company\u2019s main building on Pond Island Wednesday morning, where \u00a0he was greeted by a welcoming party of Supervisory Board and Management Board members\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber Crime lab for Saint Lucia?<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Saint Lucia is exploring the possibility of setting up a cyber crime laboratory, National Security Minister, Hermangild Francis has disclosed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 14 June 2017<\/h3>\n

\"\"BTC\u00a0hosting disaster recovery workshop with the business community<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 In an effort to supplement the physical preparedness of its infrastructure, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will host a disaster recovery workshop with the business community on June 23\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GOB WON\u2019T MAKE JUNE 28 PAYMENT TO ASHCROFT ALLIANCE: FIN SEC<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Belize is hoping to secure the services of a Trinidadian lawyer operating in the British Virgin Islands to help argue its case at the Caribbean Court of Justice in what will likely be a new round of litigation at the country\u2019s highest appellate court, absent resolution by the Government of Belize and the Michael Ashcroft group of a dispute over the final US$104 million in payments due on June 28 for the Government\u2019s 2009 acquisition of Belize Telemedia Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BVI to pursue number portability \u2013 Vanterpool<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Minister responsible for telecommunications Mark Vanterpool has disclosed that Government intends to put legislation in place to facilitate local number portability in the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet providers working towards better service<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The three main network service providers operating in the Territory have said that they are working towards considerable network improvements\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Failure to activate all IT modules leads to rampant corruption, billion$ lost \u2013 GRA boss<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 For over ten years, officials within the Ministry of Finance had failed to implement crucial elements\/modules of a computerized accounting system from Canada. This programme was intended to ensure accountability for how taxpayers\u2019 money is budgeted and spent by the government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0BGLC To Host Caribbean Gaming Summit<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 When franchise holders approached the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) to host the seventh staging of the Caribbean Gaming Show and Summit, there was no hesitation in accepting the invitation to stage the two-day event, which will take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St James, starting today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

DIGICEL Calls for GOVTS to Protect Consumers and Tax Revenue<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With many more countries around the world getting on board with efforts to ensure that online giants like Facebook, Google and WhatsApp obey the law and pay their fair share of taxes, Digicel is once again urging governments in the region to do the same\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

E-commerce forcing out local businesses<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u201c\u00a0To\u00a0be honest, we were forced to. Sometimes you change things because you foresee things or because you are forced to.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Gov\u2019t Reviewing Draft Policy On Cyber Security, E-Safety For Youth<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The government is currently reviewing a draft policy aimed at cyber security and e-safety for the nation\u2019s children both in the school environment and at home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow promises improved cable TV and internet service<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications Provider Flow says it\u2019s working to improve the quality of service being provided to the St Lucian public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT Matters \u2014 Accountability and Good Governance*<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE previous article examined the transparency aspects of TSTT\u2019s May 2017 agreement to buy Massy Communications for $255 million\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 15 June 2017<\/h3>\n

Electronic Payment License Island Luck\u2019S \u2018Top Priority\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Sebas Bastian\u2019s Island Luck group yesterday said it was targeting remittance and electronic banking licenses as \u201ctop priority\u201d, as it prepares to submit paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) by next week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Mek Mi Rich Case Goes To Appeal<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Back in February of 2016, the Corozal businessman, Curtis Swasey, won a big judgement against BTL and the owners of Mek Mi Rich, Andre Vega and Sanjay Hotchandani\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

More Litigations on Mek Mi Rich<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Belize Telecommunications Limited, BTL, and Curtis Swasey are back in court, this time at the Court of Appeal. Both parties, it appears, are not satisfied with the quantum that Justice Courtney Abel awarded Swasey at the Supreme Court in February of 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov\u2019t vehicles to be equipped with internet connectivity<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The technology used to connect government buildings and schools will soon be used to provide internet connection to Government\u2019s service vehicles, DPI\/GINA said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Protecting children online, key component of cybersecurity \u2013 Telecoms Minister<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 It has been noted that with the unlimited benefits offered by the internet, children are vulnerable to online bullying and other menacing consequences when used in a perverse manner by other persons\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet Gaming in Jamaica on Fast Track<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), has indicated that it intends to fast-track the roll-out of Internet gaming in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean – Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media – Statistics and Analyses<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0Caribbean\u00a0operators ramp up investments in LTE and GPON fibre services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W NETWORKS WINS WORLDWIDE INNOVATION AWARD FOR WHOLESALE SERVICE<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0C&W Networks, part \u00a0of\u00a0C&W Communications\u00a0(C&W), was recently recognized for outstanding industry leadership in wholesale service innovation as it won the\u00a0Wholesale Service Innovation\u00a0<\/strong>worldwide\u00a0<\/strong>award category in the\u00a0<\/strong>Global Telecom Business (GTB) Telecoms Innovation Awards 2017 in London\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New\u00a0Flow Kids app brings content to Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Flow\u2019s younger viewers now have a kid-friendly service that delivers children\u2019s content anytime, anywhere, on any device via the new Flow Kids app, specially developed by Toon Goggles, the top kids\u2019 on-demand entertainment service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov\u2019t says no job losses following TSTT\u2019s purchase of Massy Communications<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Public Utilities Minister, Fitzgerald Hinds, has indicated that it is not likely that the move by TSTT to purchase Massy Communications will result in the displacement of workers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mickela: Protect youths from cyber-bullying<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Attorney Mickela Panday has lamented that there are no laws to protect vulnerable children and teenagers from cyber-bullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0The 4G LTE compatible Huawei P10<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Customers will have lots to be excited about with the arrival of the Huawei P10\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 16 June 2017<\/h3>\n

Damaged Cable Triggers Island-Wide Black Out<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Halted traffic and malfunctioning traffic lights described the streets of the New Providence yesterday afternoon as a result of an island-wide outage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t over regulate sharing economy, Govt told<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 An advocacy group for Barbadians who offer their homes to visitors through the home share programme Airbnb is warning Government that overregulation of the sharing economy would be counterproductive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Fight cyber-harassment!<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Kudos to Ms. Sealy-Smith for speaking out on this kind of cyber-harassment (\u201cBlatant lie\u201d on page 8 of\u00a0Barbados TODAY<\/strong>, June 13, 2017) … more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Merged \u2013 CCT touts better service with BVI Cable<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local telecom company CCT today announced that it has signed an agreement to consolidate its ownership and management with that of BVI Cable TV, subject to Government approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel\u2019s presence leads to reduced profits for GTT<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Since the 2007 arrival of Digicel in Guyana, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has been recording reduced income. This was noted by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in its June 9, 2017 decision to approve the hike in rates for landline services and the reduction in charges for international calls\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT gets approval to increase landline rates<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Public Utilities Commission has approved the application of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) to increase its landline rates and reduce the international rates on calls\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT gets OK for higher landline rates, overseas calls to be cheaper<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Three years after the original application, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has granted the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) temporary approval to raise domestic rates for some of its services. The approved rates are subject to GTT fulfilling several conditions of improved service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

HBO Latin America now available in the Caribbean on Apple TV<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 HBO fans in the Caribbean are now able to access HBO Latin America through Apple TV\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Letter: BPO is no long term solution<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Dear Sir:\u00a0 <\/strong>Business process outsourcing (BPO) is being touted as an opportunity for the diversification of our economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PRESS RELEASE: Gumbo \u2013 Saint Lucia\u2019s very own online marketplace<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Organization, simplicity and elegance \u2013 attributes that are presented with Gumbo. Now Saint Lucians can enjoy an online classified ads website for free. This is Gumbo \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.localgumbo.com\/ \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 17 June 2017<\/h3>\n

Internet governance forum next week<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 THE INTERNET WILL come into sharp focus next week when the first Barbados Internet Governance Forum is held here\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov\u2019t Developing Regulations for Interactive Gaming<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Government is developing regulations to govern interactive and online gambling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W NETWORKS WINS WORLDWIDE INNOVATION AWARD FOR WHOLESALE SERVICE<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 C&W Networks, part of C&W Communications (C&W), was recently recognized for outstanding industry leadership in wholesale service innovation as it won the Wholesale Service Innovation worldwide award category in the Global Telecom Business (GTB) Telecoms Innovation Awards 2017 in London\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow: No rights to air \u2018chef\u2019 special on T&T *<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 CELEBRITY chef Anthony Bourdain’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year may have sparked excitement among those eager to see the T&T episode of his hit series Parts Unknown\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 18 June 2017<\/h3>\n

Flow moves ahead with internet and cable TV upgrade<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunication company Flow is forging ahead with its plan to upgrade its services to customers on the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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