The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS ; http://ttcs.tt/ ) is a computer user group formed in 1997. We:
are a forum where computers, related technologies and related social issues are discussed so persons can share knowledge and improve their experiences with technology;
keep current with the events in the local Information Technology and telecommunications industries ;
hold membership in several international organisations and advise on technology issues in Trinidad and Tobago and the region.
We have regular meetings, mailing lists, our website and are on Facebook , Twitter and Google+. We also maintain a collection of Free and Open Source Software for Windows called the TTCS OSSWIN.
Anyone interested in computing or the Internet, regardless of the level of their computer experience or the type of hardware or software they use, are welcome to join our announcement mailing list to keep up to date about (and participate in) our activities.
Cultural Factors in the Caribbean affecting Trust & Privacy for Digital Security
Using Technology to Increase Trust in Public Institutions
TTIGF 2019 will also have an open forum session where all stakeholders (including online participants) can share comments, questions, solutions and best practices on internet governance locally, regionally and globally.
If you plan to attend (in person or remotely), please register for TTIGF2019 . Registration is FREE. There is no charge to attend TTIGF 2019, but space is limited!
Cultural Factors in the Caribbean affecting Trust & Privacy for Digital Security
Using Technology to Increase Trust in Public Institutions
TTIGF 2019 will also have an open forum session where all stakeholders (including online participants) can share comments, questions, solutions and best practices on internet governance locally, regionally and globally.
If you plan to attend (in person or remotely), please register for TTIGF2019 . Registration is FREE. There is no charge to attend TTIGF 2019, but space is limited!
The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society will be having its end of year Christmas dinner at Paprika Bistro at The Falls at Westmall on Thursday December 13 2018 from 6:30pm.
Space is limited, so please RSVP at [email protected]! The anticipated cost is $200-$250TT per person.
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has released a Draft E-Money Policy “To Inform a Ministerial Order for the Category of Persons other than Licensed Financial Institutions who can Issue E-money” for comments before December 12 2018.
The Financial Institutions Act 2008 (‘FIA’), defines electronic money (e-money) as “a monetary value represented by a claim on the issuer which is – a) stored on an electronic device; b) issued on receipt of funds of an amount not less in value than the monetary value issued; and c) accepted as a means of payment by persons other than the issuer, so however that the funds referred to in (b) above shall not be treated as a deposit.”
Currently, only financial institutions as defined in the FIA and licensed to conduct ‘business of banking’ or ‘business of a financial nature’ (‘licensees’) can issue e-money. E-money instruments include prepaid cards or stored value accounts, digital wallets etc.
However, given the emergence of Fintechs3 in the financial landscape, non- licensees have expressed interest in being permitted to issue e-money.
The Central Bank is of the view that e-money issuers other than licensees can help promote financial inclusion and development of the domestic payments system which is still heavily cash based.
Consequently, it has developed this E-money Policy that discusses the proposed regulatory framework for e-money issuers other than licensees for consultation with its regulated entities and other interested stakeholders.
The E-money Policy is divided into four parts: • Part I is the Introduction; • Part II discusses E-Money Developments in Trinidad and Tobago; • Part III together with Appendices 1 and 2 examine international and regional precedent, including risks associated with e-money issuance; and • Part IV presents the policy recommendations for Trinidad and Tobago which are detailed in Appendix 3 – the draft E-Money Issuer Order to be made by the Minister of Finance.
The Central Bank advises that the consultation on the draft E-money Policy will be closed on December 12, 2018. Comments on the E-money Policy should be forward by e-mail to [email protected]
the all new TTCS OSSWIN 2.0 featuring a new web UI
The TTCS OSSWIN v2.40, a collection of the latest version of Free and Open Source Software for Microsoft Windows 10/8/7 is available for download. The latest release features several software updates.
Visit the TTCS OSSWIN page at https://www.ttcs.tt/osswin for more details and to download the 4GB collection as an ISO file for extracting to your harddrive or USB storage device or for burning on to a DVD.
Note that you can also browse TTCS OSSWIN online at http://ttcsosswin.ttcs.tt/ which features the web interface to learn about Free and Open Source programs in various categories, including screenshots or videos of the programs and a link to the program’s website where you can download the program. The web based UI is responsive, meaning it should be usable on non-Windows small screen mobile phones and tablets.
Thethirteenth Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be hosted by the Government of France at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris from 12 to 14 November 2018. The IGF is an opportunity for multi-stakeholder dialogue on public policy issues related to key elements of Internet governance, such as the Internet’s sustainability, robustness, security, stability, access and development.
Submit comments and questions during the IGF sessions
Hold discussions on internet governance issues.
Please see the IGF 2018 schedule to identify sessions of interest. Note that the times on the IGF 2018 schedule are local to France which is 5 hours ahead of Trinidad and Tobago.
Attendance to the Trinidad and Tobago’s IGF 2018 Remote Hub is free, however please RSVP using this Google Form in order to confirm seating. Light refreshments will be available for participants.
excerpt from TATT’s discussion paper on net neutrality
The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having a F2F meeting on Saturday October 13 2018 from 1pm at Engineering Consultants, 112A Edward Street (corner of Oxford and Edward Streets), Port of Spain.
Save the date! The third annual Trinidad and Tobago Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF ; http://igf.tt/) will be held on Friday 25th January 2019 from 9am to 5pm at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Columbus Circle, Westmoorings, Trinidad with online participation available for those unable to attend at the venue.
We invite your contributions to craft the TTIGF 2019 agenda topics. Share your thoughts by filling out the form at https://goo.gl/forms/Se2S2SemnKXpGuEU2
