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New local FinTech association from IFC

"FinTech T&T is to be a non-profit organisation with the mission to "help transform Trinidad and Tobago into a leading regional FinTech hub."

Samsung introduces Good Vibes app for the deafblind

Once a deafblind person has learned Morse Code, the app can translate taps on the screen into words and interpret responses as vibrations on the screen.

Republic Bank buys stake in WiPay

Republic Bank has bought a 19.99 percent stake in Nobis BaaS

TT Chamber seeks nominations for second Business Tech Award

Winners receive publicity from the T&T Chamber's media partners for the event, Music Radio 97 and OCM as well as a $10,000 customised business package from award sponsor, Bmobile.

How to get your postal code online

Some limited distribution of postal codes is underway in areas that have had them assigned.

Hackers compromise eleven government websites

The speed and efficiency associated with these hacks, their claims on Zone-H and subsequent tweets suggest a surprisingly well-oiled engine of destruction and despoiling.

Moody’s downgrades Digicel

Business ratings agency Moody's has downgraded Digicel and changed its outlook for the telecommunications company to negative.

US rolls back some restrictions on Huawei, trade talks resume

US chip and component makers who lost a significant market for their products applauded the move, which will allow the resumption of some product sales to Huawei.