Technology

A $2.2m aerial ladder capable of reaching the country’s tallest building has been commissioned by the Barbados Fire Service, restoring a critical high-rise firefighting capability after years without a functioning …

Barbados is seeking to significantly expand its control over territorial waters, offshore resources and emerging maritime industries through new legislation that also anticipates future climate threats and even space-linked ocean …

A new University of the West Indies (UWI) artificial intelligence institute backed by a $5 million investment has been launched, positioning the Caribbean to take a more active role in …

With shootings and other violent incidents placing increasing pressure on the healthcare system, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is preparing to expand security measures to protect its staff and patients. Chief …

A Barbados-based digitisation company has launched operations with more than $1m in investment and plans for regional expansion, positioning itself to support governments and institutions navigating the shift to digital …

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is expected to roll out the first phase of its digital patient records system by July, officials said Wednesday, as the hospital’s digitisation process continues …

Workers and businesses risk being left behind unless they move swiftly to adopt artificial intelligence and modern change management practices, the Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) has said, its director …

More school-aged girls in Barbados are showing growing interest in careers in information and communication technology (ICT), according to Data Protection Commissioner Lisa Greaves. Speaking to the media on the …

Seasoned administrative professionals must step up as mentors to a younger generation whose workplace expectations have been shaped by social media and artificial intelligence, their national body has warned, cautioning …