“Failure to share the vision and mission can lead to misalignment of that business or ministry with the IT plan.”
The service has processed hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions with a 99.9 per cent uptime.
The emphasis on AI feels like a more decorative than performative mandate, given the need for core infrastructure and interoperability to create a functional backbone for digital governance.
Visa’s collaboration with the TTIFC builds on a broader joint effort to drive a cashless economy in Trinidad and Tobago
Underlying any significant change to digital payments will be the implementation of a national e-ID system.
Visa is already making strides in shaping the government of Trinidad and Tobago’s digital finance agenda and expanding cashless payment acceptance for its citizens.
Courtpay was frozen in 2020 when the Treasury created a new rule that a bank must provide this service and it cannot be run via a Judiciary bank account.
“While the TTIFC will experience the loss of Ewart’s advice and counsel, the company continues to work on achieving its goals outlined in its realigned mandate.” Richard Young.
“Businesses and professionals must keep pace with the technology and tactics used by criminals as well as the technologies that can help pinpoint these activities and mitigate risk.”
The 11 winning startups will be part of the acceleration programs of Google for Startups, Endeavor or Seedstars. All proposals will be eligible for financing from the main private banks and investment funds.
WiPay will deliver 50 more terminals next week and plans to deploy 100 in total in Point Fortin at no charge. The pilot project targets small and micro-businesses.
