Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

Author: ttcsadmin

  • Announcing the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society Executive

    Announcing the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society Executive

    Election of the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society Executive

    Election of the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society Executive

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) held our first official AGM under our new by-laws on June 8th, 2011 and elected the following persons to the TTCS Executive:

    • Chair – Dev Anand Teelucksingh (chair@ttcsweb.org)
    • Vice-Chair – Anil Ramnanan (vice-chair@ttcsweb.org)
    • Secretary – Ryan Shripat (secretary@ttcsweb.org)
    • Assistant Secretary – Kurt Caesar (assistant-secretary@ttcsweb.org)
    • Treasurer – Dulcie Furlonge (treasurer@ttcsweb.org)

    Committees

    In addition, the following Committees were appointed from members attending the June 8 2011 meeting in accordance with our new by-laws:

    Education and Publicity Committee:

    • Anil Ramnanan
    • Dev Anand Teelucksingh
    • Jacqueline Morris
    • Richard Jobity

    Financial Committee

    • Chair : Dulcie Furlonge
    • Anil Ramnanan
    • Cintra Sooknanan
    • Dev Anand Teelucksingh
    • Kurt Caesar
    • Ryan Shirpat

    Advisory Committee

    • Anil Ramnanan
    • Cintra Sooknanan
    • Dev Anand Teelucksingh
    • Dulcie Furlonge
    • Jacqueline Morris
    • Richard Jobity
    • Ryan Shirpat
    • Sachin Ganpat

    Change in TTCS Directors

    With the resignation of Cintra Sooknanan, an additional Directorship became available and a decision was made to appoint Jacqueline Morris as a Director. The Executive and Directors would like to welcome Jacqueline Morris on her appointment and sincerely thank Cintra for her hard work and dedication over the years.

    Joining the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society is a computer user group formed in 1997. We:

    • are a forum where computers, related technologies and related social issues are discussed;
    • keep current with the events in the local Information Technology and telecommunications industries;
    • “Network local computer users” so that they can share knowledge and improve upon their experiences with modern technology.

    Membership in the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society is open to anyone interested in computers regardless of the level of their computer experience or the type of hardware or software they use. To join, please fill out the online form available at https://www.ttcs.tt/jointtcs/

      We have regular meetings, mailing lists, podcasts, and our website (http://ttcsweb.org) and presence on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ttcsweb) and on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/ttcs) . We also hold membership in several international organisations and advise on technology issues in Trinidad and Tobago and the region.

      Regards,

      Ryan Shirpat
      Secretary
      Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

    • Data Protection Act 2011

      Data Protection Act 2011

      The Data Protection Bill 2011 was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2011.

      The Bill “seeks to protect the privacy of personal and private information of individuals which is entered into electronic format” and “to ensure that protection is afforded to an individual’s right to privacy and the right to maintain sensitive personal information as private and personal.”

      The Bill also establishes an Office of the Information Commissioner to monitor the administration of the Act to ensure its purposes are achieved.

      Several concerns were raised by the Opposition and the Bill went into committee stage in the House of Representatives with several changes made.

      In the Senate, more concerns were raised by Independent and Opposition Senators and the Bill went into the Committee Stage in the Senate with amendments made.

      The House of Representatives approved the Senate Amendments and the Bill was Assented on June 22 2011. It was proclaimed on January 6 2012 given the need for Part I and sections 7 to 18, 22, 23, 25(1), 26 and 28 of Part II of the Data Protection Act 2011 to come into operation.

       

       

       

    • #ICANN Singapore meeting 19-24 June 2011

      #ICANN Singapore meeting 19-24 June 2011

      The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) #41 meeting in Singapore begins Sunday 19 June 2011 to Friday 24 June 2011. The meeting page can be viewed at http://singapore41.icann.org/

      The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) is an accredited ICANN At-Large Structure (ALS) and a founding member of the Latin American and Regional At-Large Organisation (LACRALO), comprised of 36 At-Large Structures in 15 out of 33 countries in the Latin American and Caribbean Region. At-Large is the name for the community of individual Internet users who participate in the policy development work of ICANN. The chair of the TTCS (Dev Anand Teelucksingh) is attending the meeting as the LACRALO secretariat.(There are several persons from Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean in Singapore, more in another post)

      Singapore is 12 hours ahead of Trinidad and Tobago time, so that the Sunday 19 June 2011 meeting of At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and Regional Leadership Working Session I at 9am local Singapore time is Saturday June 18pm at 9pm. Remote Participation is available for many of the meetings by viewing the agenda page for each meeting from the ICANN Singapore meeting schedule page

      I welcome questions and thoughts about ICANN and associated policy issues, LACRALO and At-Large, email me at admin@ttcsweb.org, I will read all of them and will try my best to answer questions, as the meetings schedule will allow.

      Kind Regards,

      Dev Anand Teelucksingh
      LACRALO Secretariat,
      Chair, Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society
      http://www.ttcsweb.org/
      http://www.facebook.com/ttcsweb
      http://www.twitter.com/ttcs

    • Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society’s comments on TATT’s “Draft Implementation Plan on Number Portability For The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”

      Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society’s comments on TATT’s “Draft Implementation Plan on Number Portability For The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”

      The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society has submitted comments to the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) on the “Draft Implementation Plan on Number Portability For The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”

      View/Read the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society’s comments on “Draft Implementation Plan on Number Portability For The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (PDF ; 248K)

    • Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society’s draft comments on TATT’s “Draft Implementation Plan on Number Portability For The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”

      Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society’s draft comments on TATT’s “Draft Implementation Plan on Number Portability For The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago”

      Dear All,

      The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) has drafted comments
      on the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT)
      “Draft Implementation Plan for Number Portability For the Republic of
      Trinidad and Tobago”
      as posted on TATT’s website at
      http://www.tatt.org.tt/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=sP4J-z4tYWk%3d&tabid=120

      Andre Thompson was the main lead in drafting initial comments posted
      last week on the TTCS discussion list
      (http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ttcs/message/30793)
      and leading the discussion at our May 18th 2011 Pizzalime
      (http://post.ly/238oh). The draft TTCS comments can be found at
      https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uzpifBm45ZwpNg5m61b2ouxiL7NHL_KNUKLpwjqhD…

      We will be submitting this to TATT today (May 31 2011) at 2pm, so
      please review and comment accordingly.

      Kind Regards,

      Dev Anand Teelucksingh,
      Secretary, Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society
      http://www.ttcsweb.org/
      http://fb.me/ttcsweb
      http://twitter.com/ttcs

    • General Meeting and Election of Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society Executive on Wednesday June 8, 2011 from 7-9pm

      General Meeting and Election of Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society Executive on Wednesday June 8, 2011 from 7-9pm

      (Update : 8 June 2011 as posted to our mailing lists : 

      This is just a reminder of the TTCS Executive meeting today, June 8 2011 from 7-9pm at Engineering Consultants at 112A Edward Street, Port of Spain (corner of Oxford and Edward Street).

      Here is an agenda for the meeting:

      Agenda for TTCS meeting on June 8 2011 from 7-9pm at Engineering Consultants

      1. Membership Registration – persons formally sign/fill out the membership form – 7:00pm – 8:00pm
      2. Nomination of TTCS Executive Committee – 8:00 pm – 8:20 pm
        1. Nomination of TTCS Chair
        2. Nomination of TTCS Deputy Chair
        3. Nomination of TTCS Secretary
        4. Nomination of TTCS Assistant Secretary
        5. Nomination of TTCS Treasurer
      3. Nomination of persons for TTCS committees – 8:20pm – 8:40pm
        1. Education and Publicity Committee – requires at least 2 Admin members
        2. Financial Committee – requires 5 Admin members and Treasurer
        3. Advisory Committee
      4. Change of Directors – 8:40pm – 8:45pm
      5. When to have next meeting of TTCS executive – 8:45pm – 8:55 pm

       

      end of update) 

       

       

       

      Dear All,

      The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS ; http://ttcsweb.org/) has updated its bylaws to create an executive to oversee and run its affairs moving forward.

      Our bylaws can be found at http://www.ttcsweb.org/Trinidad-and-Tobago-Computer-Society-Bye-laws.pdf

      As a subscriber to our TTCS mailing list, our Facebook page or our Twitter feed, the directors of TTCS would like to invite you a meeting on Wednesday June 8 2011 from 7-9pm at Engineering Consultants at 112A Edward Street, Port of Spain (corner of Oxford and Edward Street).

      At this meeting, you can became an member subject to our new bylaws and have a say in the future of the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society.

      Please email admin@ttcsweb.org if you will be attending. Furthermore, If you wish to be part of the TTCS executive (Chairman, a Deputy Chairman, a Treasurer, a Secretary, Assistant Secretary) send an email indicating the position in which you are interested to admin@ttcsweb.org

      Kind Regards,

      Dev Anand Teelucksingh
      Secretary, Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

    • Telecoms Authority of #Trinidad & #Tobago publishes “Consumer rights and obligations consultation” Policy for comment until July 29 2011

      Telecoms Authority of #Trinidad & #Tobago publishes “Consumer rights and obligations consultation” Policy for comment until July 29 2011

      The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has published a “Consumer Rights and Obligations Policy” document for public comment from May 25 2011 until July 29 2011. 

      The Consumer Rights and Obligations Policy document makes recommendations to protect the interests of persons who subscribe to, or use telecommunications or broadcasting services such as Fixed Telephone, Mobile Telephone, Internet Services, International Telecommunications and Subscription television (ie cable or satellite).

      From the Policy Objectives of the Consumer Rights and Obligations Policy document:

      This Draft Consumer Rights and Obligations Policy makes recommendations to safeguard the interests of citizens in relation to the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. The Authority has involved a broad cross-section of interested parties in developing a policy that would guide the preparation of regulations, enshrining in law specific rights in the following
      areas:

      1. Essential telecommunication services and broadcast services.
      2. Information needed to make informed decisions.
      3. Respect and protection of personal privacy.
      4. Highest possible standard of consumer-related service.
      5. Protection from unfair business practices.
      6. Effective and efficient complaint recognition, handling, and resolution.

      The related regulations resulting from the final version of this Policy shall apply to concessionaires (authorised service providers) in the telecommunications and broadcasting sector.
      In order to facilitate a market environment where consumer rights are defended while balanced with the needs of service providers, this Draft Policy is based on the following principles:

      • Consumer Empowerment – the concept of the consumer as a proactive, wellinformed agent who makes rational decisions – i.e. decisions which are in his own and by entension, the society‟s best interests.
      • Service Provider Responsibility – the notion of conscientious service by a company that recognises the value of upholding consumer rights.
      • Information Symmetry – ensuring that everyone who uses telecommunications and broadcast services have the information they need to make good choices.
      • Public Welfare – maximising the socio-economic benefits to all stakeholders in the sector, while respecting consumers‟ privacy
      • Market Efficiency – creating regulations which facilitate all stakeholders in adapting to changing market conditions.

      TATT will be holding two public consultations on this issue:

      • on Wednesday May 25 2011 at TATT’s office #5 Eighth Avenue Extension, off Twelfth Street Barataria from 3-6pm
      • on Wednesday June 8 2011 at the Arima Town Hall, Hollis Avenue Arima. from 3-6pm

      View / Download :

    • TTCS pizzalime on Wednesday May 18 2011 from 7-9pm at Pizza Hut, Valsayn

      TTCS pizzalime on Wednesday May 18 2011 from 7-9pm at Pizza Hut, Valsayn

      The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having a meeting on Wednesday May 18 2011 from 7 to 9 pm at Pizza Hut, Valsayn.

      Come join us as we eat and chat about various computing related topics including:

      A contribution of $60 towards the food bill is expected. See you there!

    • Security update for Adobe Flash Player (APSB11-12)

      Security update for Adobe Flash Player (APSB11-12)

      Adobe has updated its Adobe Flash Player to version 10.3.181.14 to address a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player v10.2.159.1 and earlier versions (Adobe Flash Player v10.2.154.28 and earlier for Chrome users) for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris and Adobe Flash Player 10.2.157.51 and earlier
      versions for Android.

      You can read the Adobe Security bulletin at
      http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-12.html

      To determine what version of the Flash player you have on your system, visit http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
      and to install the latest Flash player go to http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

      Windows users should note that the Flash Player in their Microsoft Internet Explorer browser and the one in web browsers like Opera, Mozilla Firefox and Safari are separate installs. You should install and update both versions, by visiting http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ in Internet Explorer and then with your other web browsers.

      Google Chrome browser users has Adobe Flash Player built-in and users should update the Google Chrome browser to the latest version. See http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?answer=95414 on how to do so.

      Android users, To verify the version of Adobe Flash Player for Android, go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Adobe Flash Player 10.x .
      Android users can update can update to Adobe Flash Player 10.3.185.21 by browsing to the Android Marketplace on an Android phone

    • updated #Trinidad #Tobago Computer Society byelaws for comment until May 23 2011

      updated #Trinidad #Tobago Computer Society byelaws for comment until May 23 2011

      Dear current and potential Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) members,

       
      In an effort to allow the TTCS to take advantage of the opportunities being presented to us more often now,
      the Directors of the TTCS have undertaken an exercise to update the TTCS bye-laws. We had the bare minimum before, but in order to get more involved in some of the areas that you, the membership, are suggesting, we need to be more structured.

      This process is not meant to change the essential character of the TTCS, but rather to make sure that we can move forward with projects that have been suggested.
      The updated bye-laws can be found at
      https://files.ttcs.tt/Trinidad-and-Tobago-Computer-Society-Bye-laws.pdf
      The main additions and changes to the previous byelaws are:

      • Official definition of membership (and the ability to charge fees, if the executive committee decides to do so)
      • An official Executive Committee – to be nominated and voted into positions by the Membership (we need this in order to have an official Chairman etc to be able to apply for grant funding and to take advantage of other opportunities as they are presented)
      • Official Terms of Office
      • Conflict of Interest
      • Standing Committees

      Looking forward to your comments and suggestions over the next two weeks. We will close comment on May 23 2011 and have our first official meeting on May 28 2011, at which these byelaws will be adopted, and the first TTCS Executive will be voted into office.
      We hope that you approve of the steps we are taking to move the TTCS to the next level.

      Kind Regards,
      The Directors of the TTCS,
      Anil Ramnanan,
      Cintra Sooknanan
      Dev Anand Teelucksingh