Monkey raids on farms persist as ministry seeks regional, AI solutions Lourianne Graham27/05/20260206 views A worsening problem of monkey raids on farms is pushing agricultural authorities to explore regional collaboration and artificial intelligence solutions, as Minister of Agriculture Dr Shantal Munro-Knight acknowledged there is… Read more
New website launched to strengthen Barbados-Liberia ties Shanna Moore25/05/20260278 views The Africa-Barbados Heritage Initiative (TABHI) has launched a new website aimed at preserving the shared history between Barbados and Liberia while deepening cultural, educational and diplomatic ties between the two… Read more
Abergower, UWI in strategic partnership to drive innovation and economic growth Barbados Today22/05/2026050 views Abergower Ltd., a UK-based digitisation company, and The University of the West Indies (The UWI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will help advance digital transformation across the… Read more
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 Roberts18/05/20260109 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