KPMG Global head of healthcare highlights digital opportunities for Barbados Barbados Today22/05/2026050 views KPMG’s Global Head of Healthcare, Beccy Fenton, was in Bridgetown last week to meet with policymakers, academics and public and private healthcare providers to discuss the future opportunities for digital… Read more
WorldSkills Programme readying children for dynamic workforce Shamar Blunt20/05/2026040 views Developing technical and future-ready skills is critical if Barbados is to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global workforce. That was the central message during Wednesday’s launch of the… Read more
PM: Make digital platform to track gig workers’ benefits Lourianne Graham20/05/20260422 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for collaboration with government technology agencies and young software developers to build a digital platform for the National Portable Benefits Framework. She told the… Read more
Barbados urged to become creator of global tech solutions Ricardo Roberts18/05/20260108 views Barbados must seize a narrowing window of opportunity to transform itself from a consumer of imported technologies into a creator of globally competitive solutions, Minister of Industry Senator Jonathan Reid… Read more
Students eye non-traditional careers at national showcase Lourianne Graham15/05/20260150 views Secondary school students are showing increased interest in non-traditional career paths, prompting the Barbados Association of Guidance Counsellors to expand partnerships with businesses, president Sharnell Clarke revealed as its 19th… Read more
Career showcase opens students’ eyes to expanding job opportunities Lauryn Escamilla15/05/2026015 views Students attending the Barbados Association of Guidance Counsellors’ (BAGC) 19th Annual National Career Showcase at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, St Michael were exposed to a wide… Read more
Students gain investing experience through stock market AI programme Lauryn Escamilla15/05/20260130 views More than 300 Harrison College students are now gaining practical exposure to investing and financial decision-making, as RF Merchant Bank & Trust (Barbados) Limited expands its sponsorship of an artificial… Read more
Finance minister urges digital shift as BimPay launch nears Lourianne Graham13/05/20260257 views As the Central Bank prepares to roll out BimPay in less than a month, Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn urged the public to embrace the digital payment system as part… Read more
Fire service’s new 45-metre aerial ladder to boost high-rise fire response Shamar Blunt12/05/2026025 views 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… Read more
Sweeping new law to expand maritime powers Shamar Blunt08/05/20260278 views 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… Read more