Cybersecurity experts warn against increasing risks Barbados Today24/03/20230500 views The risks of cyber attacks are real and can cause significant damage to business operations. As cybersecurity risks continue to grow, businesses, institutions, and governments in the Caribbean are taking… Read more
Meta launches subscription service in US Barbados Today17/03/20230367 views SOURCE: (Reuters) – Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) on Friday launched its subscription service in the U.S., which would allow Facebook and Instagram users pay for verification in the same vein as… Read more
Region fighting back against cyber criminals Barbados Today08/03/20230239 views With a huge global business surrounding the cybercriminal underground, the Caribbean region is developing systems to reduce cybersecurity threats to its public and private sector agencies. Speaking at the opening… Read more
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 Today16/02/20230921 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 Madden12/02/20231547 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 Madden08/02/20230415 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 Henry25/01/20230596 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