BusinessLocal NewsNewsTechnology Bizzy: Make it a requirement that all new houses have energy systems by Marlon Madden 08/02/2023 written by Marlon Madden 5 min read 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 … Continue Reading 08/02/2023 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsTechnology Promotech evolves with merger by Marlon Madden 04/02/2023 by Marlon Madden 04/02/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsTechnology Customers can now move between telecoms providers and keep numbers by Marlon Madden 02/02/2023 by Marlon Madden 02/02/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsOn the RoadTechnology New vehicle monitoring system in the works by Anesta Henry 25/01/2023 by Anesta Henry 25/01/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyEnvironmentLocal NewsNewsTechnology FTC needs more time to decide on BLPC’s request for a rate hike by Emmanuel Joseph 20/01/2023 by Emmanuel Joseph 20/01/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
FeaturesTechnologyYouth New public awareness campaign on the cards by Barbados Today 17/01/2023 by Barbados Today 17/01/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureBusinessClimate ChangeEnvironmentFeaturesRegionalTechnologyWorld Sustainable water manufacturer has expansion plans for region and beyond by Marlon Madden 14/01/2023 by Marlon Madden 14/01/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessTechnology Export Barbados (BIDC) signs MOU with Alveo Technologies, Inc. by Barbados Today 12/01/2023 by Barbados Today 12/01/2023 Export Barbados (BIDC) and Alveo Technologies, Inc., a California-based company specialising in molecular sensing and diagnostics, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop Alveo’s novel molecular sensing platform … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
NewsTechnologyWorld Elon Musk: Twitter users vote in favour of boss resigning by Barbados Today 19/12/2022 by Barbados Today 19/12/2022 SOURCE: BBC — Twitter users have voted in favour of Elon Musk stepping down as the platform’s chief executive after the billionaire ran a poll on his future. A total … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
NewsTechnologyWorld Musk polls Twitter users about whether he should step down by Barbados Today 18/12/2022 by Barbados Today 18/12/2022 SOURCE: AP — Elon Musk is asking Twitter’s users to decide if he should stay in charge of the social media platform after acknowledging he made a mistake Sunday in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail