Local NewsTechnologyYouth UNFPA workshop aims to boost data literacy among young people by Shamar Blunt 27/03/2025 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read In a bold initiative to combat misinformation and foster informed decision-making in the Eastern Caribbean, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Tuesday launched a workshop designed to equip young … Continue Reading 27/03/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology Voter data protection in Elections – Navigating the rules ahead of the next poll by Steven Williams 18/03/2025 by Steven Williams 18/03/2025 Maybe it’s just me, but every time the Budget comes around, my mind drifts to general elections. I’m not sure why—it just does. This time, it led me to think … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology BCEN pushes for inclusivity, fairness in virtual tribunal rollout by Sheria Brathwaite 15/03/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 15/03/2025 The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) has expressed support for the introduction of a Virtual Consumer Affairs Tribunal, calling it a potentially transformative step in tackling the growing backlog of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology CBC to transition to fully digital broadcaster in 6-9 months by Shamar Blunt 07/03/2025 by Shamar Blunt 07/03/2025 The 61-year-old State broadcaster, the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), is set to undergo a sweeping restructuring at the end of the month, with all staff being made redundant as part … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
OpinionTechnology Securing Barbados’ digital future: Minister Reid’s cybersecurity challenge by Steven Williams 03/03/2025 by Steven Williams 03/03/2025 On February 26, 2025, Jonathan Reid was sworn in as Barbados’ Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, becoming the country’s fourth technology minister under the current administration. His appointment signals … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
TechnologyWorld Skype announces it will close in May by Barbados Today 28/02/2025 by Barbados Today 28/02/2025 Skype, the video-calling service that had hundreds of millions of users, is closing in May, its owner Microsoft has said. It was once one of the world’s most popular websites … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
TechnologyUnited States Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone by Barbados Today 19/02/2025 by Barbados Today 19/02/2025 Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsTechnology Renewable energy milestone nears with wind farm launch by Shanna Moore 05/02/2025 by Shanna Moore 05/02/2025 In a significant boost to Barbados’ renewable energy ambitions, the Lamberts Wind Farm in St. Lucy is set to launch, doubling its initial projected capacity to up to 60 megawatts … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTechnology Symmonds highlights tech gap holding back developing nations by Emmanuel Joseph 25/01/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 25/01/2025 Barbados is set to challenge potential protectionist measures by larger nations, as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds warned on Friday that new tariffs could severely harm … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTechnology Barbados hosts FiX25: Shaping the Caribbean’s fintech future by Barbados Today 24/01/2025 by Barbados Today 24/01/2025 Barbados is at the forefront of financial innovation this week as the Fintech Islands Experience 2025 (FiX25), the Caribbean’s premier fintech conference, got underway at the historic Sam Lord’s Castle, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
