Drive to close gender gap in ICT sector Sheria Brathwaite25/04/20250233 views 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
Beyond Potential: How the Caribbean can limit Silicon Valley’s silent takeover Aguinaldo Belgrave23/04/20250658 views 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
China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon Barbados Today19/04/20250474 views 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
Cybersecurity fears raised over digital Magistrates’ Courts rollout Sheria Brathwaite16/04/20250675 views 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
Trump threatens new tariffs on smartphones days after exempting them Barbados Today14/04/20250453 views 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
New workplace wellness website launches Lourianne Graham27/03/20250780 views 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
UNFPA workshop aims to boost data literacy among young people Shamar Blunt27/03/20250631 views 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
Voter data protection in Elections – Navigating the rules ahead of the next poll Aguinaldo Belgrave18/03/20250663 views 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
BCEN pushes for inclusivity, fairness in virtual tribunal rollout Sheria Brathwaite15/03/20250966 views 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
CBC to transition to fully digital broadcaster in 6-9 months Shamar Blunt07/03/202501.9K views The 61-year-old State broadcaster, the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), is set to undergo a sweeping restructuring at the end of the month, with all staff being made redundant as part… Read more