News from the Caribbean:
Bright future for mobile apps in St Kitts-Nevis
January 30, 2012
BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- Participants in a St Kitts-Nevis mobile application development workshop have made history, producing the country’s first locally conceived and developed mobile phone applications. With no prior experience in mobile...
Caribbean open data movement set to open a world of possibilities
January 20, 2012
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- A Caribbean open data initiative, backed by the University of the West Indies and the International Development Research Centre of Canada, could improve the region’s access to public information of national significance.
Technology cited as tool for positive change for St Kitts-Nevis
January 18, 2012
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- Participants attending the January 24 to 27 Mobile Apps Workshop in St Kitts will be challenged to unleash this aspect of technology as a tool for positive change. The workshop is organized by the...
Commentary: Caribbean public sector needs to embrace information technology more effectively
January 16, 2012
Information technology tools in many Caribbean public sector institutions are on site, functioning and beaming away at Skype, Facebook, You Tube, MSN and other instant messaging sites. For the obsolete pieces donated, not installed and incompatible with...
St Kitts mobile app workshop to open world of possibilities
January 14, 2012
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- Officials at the Department of Technology are finalizing arrangements for the first mobile application development workshop in St Kitts, which is expected to open a world of possibilities to locals.
St Kitts-Nevis continues march towards digital society
December 23, 2011
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports, Information Technology, Telecommunications and Post will be rolling out a number of new programmes in 2012 to enhance digital literacy and ultimately...
Coordinated Caribbean approach to technology adoption needed
December 21, 2011
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Public Administration Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan made a strong call for Caribbean governments to adopt a unified approach to information and communication technologies (ICT) development.
Online crime makes more money than drug cartels
December 20, 2011
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Online crime groups make more money than drug cartels worldwide, and arresting these cybercriminals can be exceedingly difficult. This startling revelation was made at a regional meeting on cyber security.
Caribbean uniquely positioned to become global leader in combating cyber security threats
December 10, 2011
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The Caribbean as a region is in a unique position to become the global leader in combating cyber security threats. That’s the view of Nuno Mantinhas, director of sales, Caribbean and Latin America with Fortinet Inc.
CARICOM continues work to formulate regional broadband policy
December 9, 2011
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Officials with responsibility for information and communication technology (ICT) in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), along with development partners, are still working to fine-tune a draft implementation plan...
IDB hosts meeting to encourage greater broadband penetration in the Caribbean
December 8, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- Representatives of leading international companies that provide telecommunications service, equipment and software met on Wednesday with telecom experts from the Inter-American Development Bank...
Mobile broadband evolves in Bahamas
December 7, 2011
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Ericsson has been selected by BTC, the Bahamas subsidiary of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) group, as the sole supplier of their new mobile network. Under the contract, Ericsson will provide a new radio and...
CARICOM ICT strategy ready for implementation
December 3, 2011
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- More than 30 senior officials with responsibility for information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) along with development partners, knocked heads and hands together...
CARICOM officials move to fine-tune action plan for ICT strategy
December 1, 2011
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Caribbean Community (CARICOM) senior officials with responsibility for information and communication technologies (ICTs) will meet in St George’s, Grenada, on Thursday and Friday to put the finishing touches on...
Public invited to discussion on Montserrat's tech future
November 23, 2011
BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) – Could Montserrat become the Silicon Valley of the Caribbean? How can you make the best use of your smart phone? These questions and more will be asked and answered at a discussion on Thursday evening.
St Kitts-Nevis youth to explore mobile app development
November 18, 2011
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- St. Kitts and Nevis has one of the highest broadband penetration rates in the Caribbean and the local government continues to design projects to position the youth population to capitalize on the expansion of technology.
ICT investors showing interest in Jamaica
November 12, 2011
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- As the Jamaican government's efforts to secure increased investments in information communication technology (ICT) begin to bear fruit, special envoy with responsibility for ICT in the Ministry of Industry, Investment...
IDB partners with CANTO to accelerate broadband development in the Caribbean
November 12, 2011
MIAMI, USA -- Seventy-five information communication technology (ICT) experts and decision makers, including Caribbean government ministers, regulators, representatives of regional organizations, operators, suppliers and civil society had open...
CTU developing Montserrat's national ICT plan
November 1, 2011
BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Two officials from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) are on island this week to begin preliminary work on Montserrat’s national ICT policy, strategy and implementation plan.
Caribbean telecom customers get enhanced online backup and internet security
October 19, 2011
SAN JOSE, USA -- F-Secure and LIME, the Caribbean's leading full-service communications provider, have announced a partnership to deliver LIME broadband users F-Secure's Internet security, online backup and content sharing services.
Barbados tech company to help Caribbean entrepreneurs
October 18, 2011
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- A Barbadian company aspiring to be one of the region's leading media companies insist the plans aren't "pie-in-the-sky illusions". In fact, Andrew Jemmott, managing director of Caribbean Webcast Inc., a Barbados-based...
EDGE mobile technology now available on Montserrat
September 30, 2011
SWEENEYS, Montserrat -- Residents of Montserrat woke up Thursday to faster mobile data service as LIME Montserrat successfully moved 50 pecent of its network to EDGE during the late night hours of Wednesday.
Caribbean tech experts tackle network security
September 29, 2011
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- It will take a coordinated regional effort to protect Caribbean computer networks from hacker attacks and natural disasters. This was among the key takeaways from the CaribNOG second regional meeting in Castries, St Lucia.
New mobile application by former Caribbean resident empowers citizens
September 22, 2011
HOUSTON, USA – Sharon Hodge, sole proprietor of Trafalgar Solutions and former Caribbean resident, has announced the launch of a new smart phone application. The new application, titled iGot’em, will empower citizens and reduce crime.
Jamaica targets ICT investment at major outsourcing summit
September 10, 2011
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Patrick Casserly, the recently appointed ambassador/special envoy with responsibility for information, communication and technology (ICT) in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, will lead a team from Jamaica...
St Kitts-Nevis boasts highest fixed broadband subscription rates in Latin America and Caribbean
September 3, 2011
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- An international report says St Kitts and Nevis boasts the highest fixed broadband subscription rates in the Latin American/Caribbean region and even higher than some developed economies.
ICT should be affordable and reliable, says Barbados minister
August 27, 2011
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Energy Telecommunications, Immigration and Invest Barbados, Senator Darcy Boyce, has called on information and communication technology...
Jamaica looking for technology partners
August 15, 2011
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, says the government of Jamaica is eager to partner with technology providers on major projects that will revolutionise the use of computer technology locally and increase productivity.
European Union supports Caribbean network
July 25, 2011
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada -- Using technology, Caribbean member states will be better able to enhance their global competitiveness. The Caribbean Knowledge and Learning Network (CKLN), an intergovernmental Agency of CARICOM...
Caribbean network signs multi-million dollar contract for dedicated regional connectivity
July 15, 2011
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- A major step towards the transformation and strengthening of the region’s tertiary institutions was taken on Thursday, when negotiations between the Caribbean Knowledge and Learning Network (CKLN) and...
British Virgin Islands launches internet exchange point
June 22, 2011
ROAD TOWN, BVI -- Accessing locally hosted sites and files over the Internet has gotten a lot better for Internet users in the British Virgin Islands since the launch of the BVI Internet Exchange Point (IXP) on June 4, 2011.
UN report shows broadband potential for economic and social development
June 7, 2011
UNITED NATIONS -- Broadband telecommunications have the potential to spur rapid economic growth and facilitate job creation, according to a United Nations report unveiled on Monday, which urges countries to implement national broadband plans.
COTED must set the pace in ICT, says Barbados minister
May 31, 2011
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Barbados Minister of Commerce and Trade, Senator Haynesley Benn told ministers and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officials with responsibility for information and communication technology (ICT)...
Ministers must do better, says CARICOM chairman
May 30, 2011
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Grenada’s prime minister, Tillman Thomas, on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the absence of several ministers with responsibility for ICT at the 36th special meeting...
ICTs pivotal to advancing CARICOM Single Market and Economy, says assistant secretary-general
May 30, 2011
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The thirty-sixth special meeting of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) got underway in Grenada on Friday morning, with officials agreeing on the importance of...
CARICOM ICT ministers to discuss regional strategy
May 25, 2011
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- When Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and officials with responsibility for information and communication technologies (ICT) meet in St George’s, Grenada, on Friday, it is to discuss and approve among other things...
Caribbean must strengthen ICT capacity, IDB study says
May 20, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- Besides acquiring and expanding access to information and communication technologies (ICT), countries must also evaluate and strengthen their capacity to use such tools, according to a new study by the IDB.
Grenada sets course for internet-based development
May 20, 2011
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Grenada is now better positioned to take advantage of the revolution in technology and truly move toward the establishment of a knowledge based economy, according to Senator Arley Gill.
Annual ICT festival and exposition planned for Grenada
May 19, 2011
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (GIS) -- The Grenada government, which has positioned information and communication technology as one of the pillars for further developing the economy, plans on hosting a national ICT festival annually.
ICT Centre attracting foreign investment to Grenada, says senator
April 18, 2011
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (GIS) -- Foreign-based companies are reportedly showing interest in partnering with the newly opened ICT Centre for Excellence and Innovation (ICEI) in St George’s, Grenada.
