TikTok banned on all Canadian government mobile devices Barbados Today27/02/202301.2K views SOURCE: AP — Canada announced Monday it is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices, reflecting widening worries from Western officials over the Chinese-owned video sharing app. Prime Minister Justin… Read more
Former Cable & Wireless shareholders to get day in court Barbados Today16/02/20230920 views Former minority shareholders of Cable & Wireless (Barbados) Limited (CWBL) will finally have their class-action suit against the company heard by the local High Court next month. The March 6… Read more
Businesses warned to prepare for attacks Marlon Madden12/02/20230547 views By Marlon Madden Technology industry professionals have warned companies to take cyber security more seriously. In fact, pointing out that cyber attacks were increasing in type and frequency, Managing Director… Read more
Bizzy: Make it a requirement that all new houses have energy systems Marlon Madden08/02/20230413 views By Marlon Madden A leading solar industry expert is proposing that Government makes it mandatory for new houses to have photovoltaic systems installed. “My opinion is that the planning authorities… Read more
Promotech evolves with merger Marlon Madden04/02/202301.5K views One of Barbados’ leading technology solutions firms, Promotech Inc, has merged with ZanTech Limited, an associated technology company of Trinidad and Tobago-headquartered Amalgamated Security Services Ltd (ASSL) as it seeks… Read more
Customers can now move between telecoms providers and keep numbers Marlon Madden02/02/202301.3K views By Marlon Madden It is official. Barbadians can now switch mobile and landline providers without having to change their numbers. Telecommunications officials made the announcement on Wednesday that local number… Read more
New vehicle monitoring system in the works Anesta Henry25/01/20230595 views Concerned about reports that there are too many uninsured vehicles on the island’s roads, the General Insurance Association of Barbados (GIAB), is hoping that soon they will all be monitored… Read more
FTC needs more time to decide on BLPC’s request for a rate hike Emmanuel Joseph20/01/20230169 views Barbadians will have to wait longer to find out whether they will have to dig deeper in their pockets to pay for electricity. The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) said on… Read more
New public awareness campaign on the cards Barbados Today17/01/20230326 views Chairman of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Minister Shawn Edward, intends to raise the level of awareness about managing disasters and mitigating their impact as the region continues… Read more
Sustainable water manufacturer has expansion plans for region and beyond Marlon Madden14/01/20230847 views By Marlon Madden Just off Highway 3 in Walkes Spring, St Thomas is a company that specialises in producing and bottling water in a sustainable way. Eco Skywater pulls water… Read more