A roundup of ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region during the period Monday 25 March to Sunday 31 March 2013.
Monday, 25 March 2012
Open data not replacement for FOI
Jamaica – A new way of making government-held information available to the general public, proposed during US President Barack Obama’s first administration, is getting mixed reviews from attendees at a Freedom of Information conference hosted by the Jamaica Environmental Trust… more
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
BTC Targets Five Site Cell Expansion
Bahamas – The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it was preparing to commission five new cellular sites, four of which will be completed and in service before the end of April… more
IT association formed
Dominica – An association which aims to become the representative body for persons working in the field of Information Technology (IT) has been established in Dominica… more
LIME to lay off 300 as it partners with Ericsson
Jamaica – Telecommunications firm LIME will lay off more than 300 employees as it partners with international service provider Ericsson to upgrade customer service… more
CaribComX Successfully Deploys Eastwind-Based Exchange
Regional – CaribComX today announced that it has deployed a new voice over IP exchange platform designed and installed by Massachusetts-based systems integrator Eastwind Communications… more
Dauphin Telecom spearheads pan-Caribbean VoIP initiative
Regional – CaribComX, the pan-Caribbean initiative designed to obtain competitive rates and improve regional communications, has announced that it has deployed a voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) exchange platform designed and installed by Massachusetts-based systems integrator Eastwind Communications… more
Ruckus Wireless Inc : Sandals Resorts International Selects Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi for Massive Wi-Fi Upgrade to 23 Caribbean Luxury Properties
Regional – Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE: RKUS) announced today that Sandals Resorts International (SRI), operator of Luxury Included(®) Sandals Resorts for couples and Beaches Resorts for families, is making an extensive upgrade to its existing Smart Wi-Fi network across its 23 luxury resort properties… more
TelEm Group expanding Broadband services to Parliament Building
St. Maarten – TelEm Group has announced that the company will be expanding broadband services to the Parliament Building on Frontstreet – on the initiative of President of Parliament, Mr. Rudolph Samuel… more
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Bahamas Eyes Data Storage Hub Opening
Bahamas – The Bahamas can exploit developed country “overreaction” to become a leading international jurisdiction for commercial data storage, a top industry specialist adding that its client base in this nation had doubled in the last two years… more
BTL unveil their 2013 Telephone Directory
Belize – BTL says au revoir to 2012 as they unveil their 2013 Telephone Directory. This morning, the Belize Telemedia Limited launched the new directory in San Ignacio Town… more
Tricom launches LTE network in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic – Dominican Republic operator Telecable de Tricom has commercially launched LTE services on the local market… more
LIME Outsources Operations To Ericsson
Jamaica – LIME Jamaica has struck a seven-year deal with Ericsson, under which it will outsource its external installation and maintenance services to the global firm… more
Op-Ed: Bringing Google to Jamaica
Jamaica – With the right economic environment Jamaica should benefit enormously from technological investment. So why hasn’t the government of Jamaica been able to attract more technology-related investment? … more
Sinclair Predicts J$2 Termination Rates
Jamaica – LIME Jamaica said Tuesday that it expects its regulator to slash mobile call termination rates by more than 60 per cent to under J$2… more
Two Mobile Licences To Be Put On Auction – Paulwell
Jamaica – Phillip Paulwell, the minister of science, technology, energy and mining, is insisting that despite Jamaica having reached the point of saturation in voice telephony service, there is still great potential for the mobile market… more
Region’s Fisheries Sector to Gain Cost Savings from Information and Knowledge Sharing Technology
Regional – Under a Euro 30 million project funded by the European Union (EU) for projects to improve sustainable and equitable management of fisheries and aquaculture in Africa Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States, fisheries officials from CARIFORUM States are receiving training in the use of modern, cutting-edge, information and communication technology tools in their daily activities… more
Thursday, 28 March 2013
BTC disappointed by franchise numbers
Bahamas – The CEO of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) said he’s disappointed by the number of franchise stores opened thus far… more
CWC enhances mobile data for the Bahamas ahead of regional games
Bahamas – The Bahamas are playing host to one of the region’s main athletics meetings over the Easter weekend, prompting one of the country’s major telecoms providers to enhance its mobile data network ahead of an expected surge in usage… more
Gov’t: Web Shops ‘Openly Admitted’ Law Breaking
Bahamas – Web shops have provided no evidence for their “bold assertion” that they are in compliance with the Business Licence Act, the Government alleging they “openly admitted, on numerous occasions and platforms”, to being involved in illegal gambling… more
PM Dismisses BTC Appointee ‘Conflict’
Bahamas – Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that he plans to meet again with top Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) executives, having previously conceded that the Government had made little-to-no headway in its attempt to regain majority control at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)… more
Alva Suckoo bemoans lost IT opportunities
Cayman Islands – Bodden Town candidate for the Progressives Alva Suckoo has branded the United Democratic Party’s past four years as a lost opportunity for the information technology sector… more
DIGICEL brings the Android experience to all with launch of its affordable Smartphone — Introducing the colourful and fully loaded Digicel Smartphone DL600
Jamaica – Digicel is making the Android experience affordable and accessible to all with the launch of its own affordable smartphone… more
Government to Auction Two Licences in Telecommunications Sector
Jamaica – Government is to auction two licences for use in the 700 megahertz (MHz) band, with a view to attracting new entrants into the telecommunications market… more
Lottery-Scam Law To Also Cripple Identity Thieves
Jamaica – Persons engaged in identity theft will soon be captured under the new lottery-scam legislation more formally designated the Law Reform Fraudulent Transaction Special Provisions Act of 2013… more
Number Portability Soon
Jamaica – Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is far advanced in implementing (telephone) number portability… more
Tension at LIME as company boycotts meeting
Jamaica – Tension is reportedly rising at LIME Jamaica over the plan to make close to 300 positions redundant, starting next month… more
Friday, 29 March 2013
Fired BTC CEO Appointed As Board Director
Bahamas – Axed Bahamas Telecommunications Company CEO Leon Williams has been appointed as a BTC board director for the government, Prime Minister Perry Christie said… more
High school girls get advice on ICT careers
Jamaica – Telecoms company, Flow and Courts Jamaica Limited have partnered with Microsoft in its initiative to encourage more girls to pursue careers in Information Communication Technology (ICT)… more
Saturday, 30 March 2013
FLOW treats customers to free HBO
Jamaica – FLOW customers will enjoy a free weekend of HBO channels, this Easter… more
LIME 2013 Directory
St. Lucia – Whenever a new LIME Services Directory is about to be unveiled there is always great anticipation, as the public wonders who will be featured on the front cover. For 2013, the wait is now over… more
Sunday, 31 March 2013
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