The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS ; https://ttcs.tt/) invites you to attend our online call on Thursday June 9 2022 at 8pm to discuss the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago’s Proposed Framework on Net Neutrality in Trinidad and Tobago .
The Proposed Framework on Net Neutrality in Trinidad and Tobago affects any Internet consumer and creators of content.
Please review and comment (you don’t need a Google account to comment) on the proposed policy which will impact how Trinidad and Tobago users can use and access content on the Internet.
We will be using Zoom for the call.
Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83700388224
The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS ; https://ttcs.tt/) invites you to attend our online call on Thursday May 12 2022 at 8pm to discuss the following issues :
Recent cybersecurity incidents in Trinidad and Tobago (Massy, TSTT)
TTCS OSSWIN v4.0 showing the new System Admin category of Free and Open Software for Windows
TTCS OSSWIN v4.00, a collection of Free and Open Source Software for Windows 10/8/7 is available for download or viewing online at https://ttcsosswin.ttcs.tt/ .
You can use your web browser to read detailed information about each program in this compilation : what the program does, view a screenshot or video of the program, and to find links to the program’s website and to download/install the program from the TTCS OSSWIN collection.
Apart from many software updates, a new software category “System Admin” was introduced, replacing the “Server” category. 5 new programs were introduced in this software category : Angry IP Scanner, Barrier, Bulk Crap Uninstaller, Putty and Ventoy. Also, to reduce the file size of TTCS OSSWIN, 32 bit versions of software were removed if a 64 bit version of the software was available, saving over 1GB from the download.
You can view the TTCS OSSWIN page for the full list of programs included and detailed history of past changes.
You can browse TTCS OSSWIN online at https://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.
Download TTCS OSSWIN
You can download the entire collection of TTCS OSSWIN as a 7GB file for extracting to your harddrive or USB storage device (or burn on a DVD). The TTCS OSSWIN collection provides a link to install the software directly. The web interface and all screenshots and videos are included in the collection so that you can browse and install software on a Windows computer without internet access.
According to a statement from the United States’ White House dated April 28 2022, the United States with 60 partners around the globe launched the Declaration for the Future of the Internet. Those endorsing the Declaration include Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica.
This Declaration represents a political commitment among Declaration partners to advance apositive vision for the Internet and digital technologies. It reclaims the promise of the Internet in the face of the global opportunities and challenges presented by the 21st century. It also reaffirms and recommits its partners to a single global Internet – one that is truly open and fosters competition, privacy, and respect for human rights. The Declaration’s principles include commitments to:
• Protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people;
• Promote a global Internet that advances the free flow of information;
• Advance inclusive and affordable connectivity so that all people can benefit from the digital economy;
• Promote trust in the global digital ecosystem, including through protection of privacy; and
• Protect and strengthen the multistakeholder approach to governance that keeps the Internet running for the benefit of all.
In signing this Declaration, the United States and partners will work together to promote this vision and its principles globally, while respecting each other’s regulatory autonomy within our own jurisdictions and in accordance with our respective domestic laws and international legal obligations.”
The scope of the proposed National Emergency Communcations Plan is to:
“1. identify and facilitate necessary upgrades to the existing land mobile radiocommunications system, enabling all emergency/disaster responders to communicate and share information on a reliable, flexible telecommunications and ICT system across all agencies, in the event of a threat or hazard, as needed and when authorised.
2. identify a contingency system which allows emergency/disaster response agencies to maintain communications in the event of damage to or destruction of their primary telecommunications and ICT systems infrastructure.
3. develop resilient systems for public notifications, alerts and warnings.
4. establish systems and processes for the urgent restoration of basic telecommunications and ICT services (voice and data) in affected areas.
5. propose appropriate upgrades for the reporting of local emergencies/disasters by the public, to include voice, video and data messages.
6. establish a contingency emergency/disaster communications system for contacting regional and international agencies.
7. identify how to include the assistance of amateur operators during emergency events.”
“The Special Select Committee appointed to consider and report on the Sexual Offences (Amendment) (No.3) Bill, 2021 is inviting comments on the Bill.
The purpose of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) (No.3) Bill, 2021 is to amend the Sexual Offences Act, Chap. 11:28.
The Bill seeks to establish:
1. the offence of voyeurism where one engages in the Act for the purpose of deriving sexual gratification for themselves or another or for the purpose of causing humiliation and distress to another person;
2. an offence for any person to engage in the capturing and distribution of intimate images, without the consent and reasonable belief of consent from the individual who forms the subject matter of said image;
3., the penalty for committing the abovementioned offences on summary conviction to a fine of $250,000.00 and two (2) years imprisonment or upon conviction on indictment to a fine of $750,000.00 and five (5) years’ imprisonment; and certain exceptions in which it shall not be deemed an offence for any person to engage in the abovementioned offences.”
The Committee is inviting members of the public to submit comments by February 18 2022.
What are your thoughts of the bill? The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society has often commented on many ICT related issues and policies in Trinidad and Tobago and abroad. Let us know via email at [email protected]
Also, Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist, Google will also be giving a feature address on Friday January 28 2022.
TTIGF 2022 will also have an open forum session where participants can share comments, questions, solutions and best practices on Internet governance issues locally, regionally and globally.
How to attend and participate in TTIGF 2022 ?
TTIGF2022 will be held online using Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Attendance to TTIGF 2021 is FREE! But you must register to attend to get the Zoom link or livestream links.
The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having an online call on Tuesday January 25 2022 from 6 pm (Note earlier time than regular calls). Come join us as we talk about:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Survey on Digital Readiness for Trinidad and Tobago
The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having an online call on Thursday, December 16th, 2021 from 8 pm. Come join us as we talk about:
Please RSVP for the passcode at [email protected] ! Attendance is free.
Be sure to update to the latest Zoom desktop client at https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting and/or if connecting from mobile, have the Zoom mobile app for iOS or the Zoom mobile app for Android devices. See you on the call!
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