While it is widely understood that not all cybersecurity system disruptions stem from a security breach “hack”, this week’s latest service interruption highlights a breach of trust and widespread frustration. …
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Weekly paid Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) workers briefly walked off the job on Friday after delayed wages—caused by a government IT system crash—left them unpaid. It was not immediately clear …
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What Donald Trump’s second term and Elon Musk’s investment signals for the future and the Caribbean
As the US presidential election concludes with Donald J. Trump securing a second term, important questions arise about what this renewed administration might entail, particularly given recent policy directions. For …
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Renewable energy key to easing rising electricity costs
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreAmid growing concerns over electricity price hikes, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn is banking on renewable energy investments to stabilise energy costs as the government’s long-term strategy. …
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Barbados moves closer to procuring battery energy storage systems
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntMinister of Energy Senator Lisa Cummins is expecting both local and international bids as Barbados moves closer to its first procurement for battery energy storage systems (BESS) which will unlock …
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A Russian court has fined Google two undecillion roubles – a two followed by 36 zeroes – for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. In dollar terms that means …
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Last week, we explored creative destruction and fostering a culture of innovation as essential strategies for enhancing business growth and competitiveness. Today, we’ll examine what it means to conduct business …
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Barbadian consumers weighed in Monday on the government’s new web-based app, PriceCheck, which allows users to compare product prices at several supermarkets. Launched last Friday by the Ministry of …
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Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has given a blistering critique of the current Mia Mottley administration’s handling of the cost of living, described as an ongoing crisis. And he has …
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Govt launches portal to help compare supermarket prices
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntConsumers can now compare supermarket prices from a dozen stores across the island with the launch of a new web-based platform, pricecheck.gov.bb. The free service of the Department of Commerce …