Sargassum microbes to drive new science hub Ricardo Roberts30/09/20260678 views The discovery of three microbial strains in sargassum could help Barbados secure new intellectual property, expand scientific research and turn marine resources into high-value commercial products, Science and Technology Minister… Read more
Barbados to host UN AI panel as global concern over safeguards grows Shanna Moore25/09/20260278 views Barbados will host the second in-person meeting of the United Nations’ Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence in November, placing the Caribbean at the centre of a widening global… Read more
Govt ‘to patent sargassum microbe discoveries, potential commercial gains in Bajan hands’ Ricardo Roberts10/09/202601.6K views Barbados is to secure patent protection for three microorganisms discovered in sargassum seaweed after pharmaceutical companies expressed interest in acquiring them, the University of the West Indies scientist behind the… Read more
Historic virtual hearings at District ‘C’ court Ricardo Roberts08/09/20260138 views Virtual hearings began at the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, in a move officials said would help reduce delays, limit the transport of remand prisoners and allow routine cases… Read more
Study confirms coral decline as Barbados acts to protect coastline Shamar Blunt03/09/20260753 views After 40 years of decline, coral reefs numbers in Barbados and the Caribbean are under serious pressure. Now, a new global assessment warns that decades of coral reef decay are… Read more
NOW, AI firm launch free business programme for women Lauryn Escamilla01/09/20260164 views Up to 35 women will receive free training in using artificial intelligence to develop viable businesses under a new programme launched by the National Organisation of Women (NOW) and an… Read more
AI seen as affordable alternative for women entrepreneurs Lauryn Escamilla01/09/2026063 views Artificial intelligence could help female entrepreneurs overcome the cost of hiring additional help as they grow their businesses, according to National Organisation of Women (NOW) president Melissa Savoury-Gittens. Savoury-Gittens said… Read more
Mobile app development debuts at WorldSkills Juniors camp Lauryn Escamilla13/08/2026042 views Barbados’ WorldSkills Juniors Future Skills Camp has introduced mobile application development for the first time, giving young participants the opportunity to design and build their own applications while developing skills… Read more
Teen’s app turns screen time into learning tool Lauryn Escamilla12/08/20260374 views A 15-year-old camper at the WorldSkills Barbados Juniors (WSBJ) Future Skills Camp has developed a mobile application that challenges young people to learn while using their favourite social media platforms.… Read more
AI in schools ‘should be encouraged with safeguards’ Shamar Blunt08/08/20260123 views Students should be encouraged to use artificial intelligence in schools, but within clear limits that keep human thinking at the centre, according to Hibiscus Sports and Culture Foundation founder Akealii… Read more