Technology

The government on Monday launched a new phase of its digital transformation through a partnership with African artificial intelligence firm Amini, aiming to boost technological capacity and strengthen the island’s …

Outdated government hardware, not a cybersecurity breach, was to blame for a recent disruption of government systems, according to Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology Senator Jonathan Reid. He …

As Barbados marked National Technology Day, the Ministry of  Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology (MIST) on Monday announced a major international research partnership with biomedical research organisation, BioMed X, reinforcing …

Barbados is preparing a major digital overhaul as the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology sets its sights on modernising government services and rebuilding the country’s digital base as …

Governments are now asking for more personal data than ever before and doing so openly, as a matter of routine policy rather than targeted investigation. The recent US proposal requiring …

Barbados’ plan to introduce a real-time national payments system — dubbed BIMPay — is moving from concept to reality, with legislation introduced to lawmakers on Friday paving the way for …

Barbados is turning to data-driven innovation to better navigate the climate and trade challenges reshaping its maritime industry, as officials and experts met Thursday for a national workshop aimed at …

Last week’s Data Privacy Workshop provided an excellent opportunity for learning, collaboration and a few well-timed moments of practical humour. The closing tabletop data breach exercise was especially memorable because …

In the face of a disaster, the difference between quick recovery and prolonged hardship often comes down to one thing: information. Who is affected? How severe are the damages? Who …