Local NewsTechnology Nobel chemist urges Caribbean to turn sargassum crisis into scientific opportunity by Sheria Brathwaite 10/05/2025 written by Sheria Brathwaite 4 min read A Nobel laureate has urged Caribbean scientists to harness the region’s worsening sargassum crisis as a catalyst for innovation, calling for investment in research that could transform the seaweed threat … Continue Reading 10/05/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology Drive to close gender gap in ICT sector by Sheria Brathwaite 25/04/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 25/04/2025 Officials have launched a renewed drive to boost the number of girls entering information and communications technology, as the country grapples with persistent gender imbalances in the sector. On Thursday, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology Beyond Potential: How the Caribbean can limit Silicon Valley’s silent takeover by Steven Williams 23/04/2025 by Steven Williams 23/04/2025 Barbados is often described as well-positioned to serve as a launchpad for digital businesses—a mantra that has grown tired, much like claims of “punching above our weight” or having untapped … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AsiaTechnologyWorld China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon by Barbados Today 19/04/2025 by Barbados Today 19/04/2025 Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at a half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21-km (13-mile) course. The robots … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology Cybersecurity fears raised over digital Magistrates’ Courts rollout by Sheria Brathwaite 16/04/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 16/04/2025 The planned digital transformation of the Magistrates’ Courts came under scrutiny a day after it was announced as a leading cybersecurity expert warned that the integrity of the justice system … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
TechnologyUKWorld Trump threatens new tariffs on smartphones days after exempting them by Barbados Today 14/04/2025 by Barbados Today 14/04/2025 Donald Trump says Chinese-made smartphones and other electronics will not be exempt from tariffs – adding they are simply moving into a different levy “bucket”. European stock markets bounced up … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology New workplace wellness website launches by Lourianne Graham 27/03/2025 by Lourianne Graham 27/03/2025 In a bid to tackle rising work-related stress and blur the lines between professional and personal life, Ministry of Labour has unveiled a dedicated website for workplace wellness. Minister … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnologyYouth UNFPA workshop aims to boost data literacy among young people by Shamar Blunt 27/03/2025 by Shamar Blunt 27/03/2025 In a bold initiative to combat misinformation and foster informed decision-making in the Eastern Caribbean, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Tuesday launched a workshop designed to equip young … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology Voter data protection in Elections – Navigating the rules ahead of the next poll by Steven Williams 18/03/2025 by Steven Williams 18/03/2025 Maybe it’s just me, but every time the Budget comes around, my mind drifts to general elections. I’m not sure why—it just does. This time, it led me to think … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology BCEN pushes for inclusivity, fairness in virtual tribunal rollout by Sheria Brathwaite 15/03/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 15/03/2025 The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) has expressed support for the introduction of a Virtual Consumer Affairs Tribunal, calling it a potentially transformative step in tackling the growing backlog of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
