Telecommunications

Caribbean could become Technology hub

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (February 21, 2011) - The Caribbean could become a major global technology centre if the region's professionals engaged in the field were to unite around such a vision.

Barbadian businessman Andrew Jemmott, Managing Director of Caribbean Webcast Inc. (formerly The Caribbean Streaming Network), said regional populations ought to graduate from being mere consumers of cutting edge technology to creators and innovators in it.

Montserratian attorney to launch season two of the Warren Cassell Show in Antigua

BRADES, Montserrat (January 12, 2011) – Noted entertainment attorney and author Warren Cassell has inked an exclusive deal with Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Science and Technology to produce and air season two of the Warren Cassell Show.

The television show is scheduled to premiere live on the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service (ABS TV) at 8:00 pm on February 6th, 2011 and will be seen live in Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis as well as live on the Internet via ABS TV.

Cruise Executive says Tour Operators must embrace New Technology to remain Competitive.

St. John’s, Antigua (September 24, 2010) – John Tercek, Vice President Commercial Development for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. says tour operators must embrace downloadable tours in order to meet the demands of cruise passengers.

Antigua Mango Fest represented at ICT Roadshow Montserrat

Officials from the Christian Valley Mango Festival Public Relations (P.R) Committee, will join, senior members of government from Antigua & Barbuda and Bermuda Thursdays, during the ICT Roadshow in Montserrat.

Ken Shipley, Web Development Expert, of Search Antigua Limited and Julie-Ann Laudat, IICA, Technical Specialist will showcase the Antigua Mango Fest 2010, with specific focus, on the advanced technological promotion and the diversification and utilization of the product.

Shipley plays an integral part in the website development, and promotion of Mango Fest Festival.

Antigua, Bermuda case studies to be presented at ICT Roadshow in Montserrat

BRADES, Montserrat -- Two senior members of government from Antigua & Barbuda and Bermuda will present case studies on their national ICT plans during the ICT Roadshow on Montserrat on Wednesday.

Edmond Mansoor, who is the Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Science and Technology, has been at the epicentre of the ICT Revolution in Antigua and Barbuda. His award winning Connect Antigua and Barbuda Initiative, has successfully positioned the twin-island Nation as a cutting-edge technology hot spot.

Caribbean small businesses need to protect their digital assets, says network security specialist

Leaving digital assets, such as financial accounts, reports, proposals, and client data unprotected is a common practice for small business owners in the region, says network security expert Gregory Richardson.

Richardson, who is the CEO of Secure Tech International, the first company in the North Eastern Caribbean to specialize in network security will be one of the speakers at the ICT Roadshow coming to Montserrat next Wednesday, April 21 to Friday, April 23, 2010.