Tag Archives: technology

  1. Sustainable Energy – Low carbon economy in small islands not just an option, it is the only way

    For the Cook Islands, located in the South Pacific, transformation of the energy sector through the development and deployment of renewable energy resources and technologies is not, “just an option.” According to The Honourable Henry Puna, Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Renewable Energy of the Cook Islands, “it is the only way.” The [...]

    May 20, 2012Nature, TechnologyNo comments
  2. Canadian Technology Firm provides Legal Software Solutions for Barbados: Will local Users step up to plate?

    Irosoft Inc., a worldwide leader in Acts and subsidiary legislation management solutions, in partnership with ESI Technologies Inc., is proud to announce the successful implementation of its LIMS Drafting and Consolidating solutions for the Government of Barbados. “We are honoured to have been part of the LIMS project in Barbados for many reasons,” said René-Luc [...]

    May 19, 2012Crime, TechnologyNo comments
  3. CAYMAN ISLANDS YOUTH URGED TO BE AGENTS OF CHANGE

    Minister of Education, Training and Employment in the Cayman Islands, the Hon. Rolston Anglin, has challenged young people to take the title of future leaders seriously, telling them they need to become agents of change in their community and ultimately in the country. Mr. Anglin was speaking at the opening of a Youth Forum organised [...]

    May 19, 2012Education, TravelNo comments
  4. {UPDATED} Barbados Water Authority will shut down the Hanson Reservoir on Wednesday, May 16th

    The Barbados Water Authority informs the public that it is presently carrying out repairs to a number of bursts on 4-inch mains in: • Cleavers Hill, St. Joseph, • Christie Village, St. Thomas and • Industry Road, St. Philip all affecting the immediate surrounding areas only. In addition, there will be a shutdown at the [...]

    May 16, 2012TechnologyNo comments
  5. Barbados’ National Innovation Competition Winner Announced: Bajan Mobile App earns attention

    An Electrical and Computer Engineer with a passion for computer programming has designed the winning entry in the 2011/2012 National Innovation Competition. The Clever Grocer, a hybrid software application, for both web and smart phones won Shannon Clarke, its Creator, the prestigious $75,000 award at a ceremony at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre on Saturday [...]

    May 14, 2012Education, GamesNo comments
  6. DIGICEL AND VERIFONE COMBINE TO LAUNCH UNIQUE MOBILE WALLET PAYMENTS SERVICE IN TONGA

    Digicel today launched an innovative addition to its Digicel Mobile Money service offering which sees customers in Tonga being able to pay for goods and services through any mobile phone using NFC technology – and without the need for a bank account or credit card. With around 60% of the Tongan population not having bank [...]

    May 14, 2012Business, TechnologyNo comments
  7. Breitling set to fly with the International Air Sports Federation (FAI)

    The specialist in chronographs and instruments for professionals signed a long-term partnership agreement on May 10th with the International Air Sports Federation (FAI). This is the logical culmination of a long and distinguished history intimately bound up with the conquest of the skies. Its aim is to regulate all aeronautical competitions internationally, to validate records [...]

    May 14, 2012Culture, SportsNo comments
  8. British High Commission hosts London 2012 Olympics Photo Competition

    The British High Commission has recently launched their official London 2012 Olympics Photo competition and would like to encourage persons to submit entries under the theme “Caribbean Sporting Endeavor.” Photos must be emailed to ukinbarbadoscomp@gmail.com along with a sentence or two on why you think London is a great venue for the Olympic Games. For [...]

    May 14, 2012Olympics1 comment
  9. IMPORTANT – TECHNICAL PROBLEMS WITH DIALLING POLICE’s PBX

    The Royal Barbados Police Force are making Barbadians aware how technical difficulties are currently being experienced with their phone system and also with emergency number 211. Callers may experience delays in their call being answered or a drop-out of calls. D. Welch | Insp. P.R.O of the Royal Barbados Police Force

    May 10, 2012Crime, TechnologyNo comments
  10. 28 Small Island Developing States announce new actions which claim to reduce dependence on Fossil Fuels and End Poverty

    The Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in Small Island Developing States Conference concluded today with the adoption of the “Barbados Declaration” calling for universal access to modern and affordable renewable energy services, while protecting environment, ending poverty and creating new opportunities for economic growth. The declaration, adopted just weeks before the UN Conference on Sustainable [...]

    May 10, 2012Political, TechnologyNo comments
  11. PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS’ ADDRESS AT HILTON BARBADOS FOR THE OPENING OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL CONFERENCE

    {EDITOR’S NOTE – Once again like the Central Bank’s 40th Anniversary, the majority of the speech will be presented, but if you want the REAL story? Please follow all of the captions to get a more accurate picture of what really happened…} I am pleased to have the opportunity to address you this morning on [...]

    May 8, 2012PoliticalNo comments
  12. ATTN, Barbadians – Temporary closure of BWA’s Customer Service Centre

    The Barbados Water Authority informs the public that its Customer Service & Call Centre at Building #3, Manor Lodge Complex, Green Hill St. Michael has been affected by flooding. The Centre is therefore closed until Monday 7th May when an assessment of the residual damage will be made. The Authority sincerely apologises to any customers needing [...]

    May 5, 2012BusinessNo comments
  13. Belize & Guatemala terrified as Meteorite makes landfall in Melchor

    Residents of Melchor and Benque Viejo heard a resounding boom in Belize and felt the earth shake on at 10:30 on Monday night. Some said it was a missile from the Zetas, other said the Guatemalan Military had shot down a plane – well it was neither: Guatemalan authorities have concluded that it was a [...]

    May 3, 2012Nature, OddityNo comments
  14. SIDS High level forum in Bridgetown to focus on a Barbados Declaration as their framework of action leading up to Rio+20

    Prime Minister of Barbados, Freundel Stuart, QC and the United Nations Development Programme’s Resident Representative, Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, will open discussions in Barbados on the 7 May in a High Level Conference of the Small Island Developing States Achieving Sustainable Energy for All and Rio+20 Informal Ministerial Preparatory Meeting here with Ministers of Energy and Environment [...]

    May 3, 2012NatureNo comments
  15. Leading Global Sealing Products Manufacturer – Flexitallic ‘Announces Addition of Allied Distributor’ in Trinidad

    The Flexitallic Group (Flexitallic), an international market leader of industrial static sealing products is pleased to announce that ESAU Oilfield has been accepted into Flexitallic’s Allied Distributor Program. Flexitallic specializes in the design, manufacturing and global distribution of high performance industrial sealing products for process industries including oil refineries, petrochemical, chemical and power generation. “ESAU [...]

    May 3, 2012TechnologyNo comments
  16. Pinnacle Entertainment Sets New Standard For Casino Rewards Program; More Cars, More Trips, More Gifts

    Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced it’s offering players a wealth of extraordinary benefits in its mychoice guest loyalty program. Just one year after enhancing the program, Pinnacle is now offering an innovative new benefit: annual trips to Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas. Atlantis joins an array of iconic brands already available to mychoice members [...]

    May 1, 2012Games, TravelNo comments
  17. St. Kitts and Nevis Police Cold Case Strategy bearing fruit

    News recently developed how SKN Police arrested someone for the 2008 murder of Nevisian Leon Westerman of Low Street in Nevis and Commissioner of Police in St. Kitts and Nevis Celvin G. Walwyn said the arrest came about because of a Cold Case Strategy that had been implemented. The Commissioner was speaking with the Department [...]

    April 29, 2012Crime, TechnologyNo comments
  18. Safety seminar for stakeholders hosted by Princess Juliana International Airport

    Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is leading the charge for regional airports to adhere to international safety standards. A one-day executive Safety Seminar held at Sonesta Maho Resort on Wednesday focused on the theme, “Growing the Air Transport Business with a Focus on Safety.” Visiting airport expert Michael Nicolaas urged the gathering of 78 people, [...]

    April 23, 2012TravelNo comments
  19. #Barbados #Entrepreneurs Foundation – Estonian W-Fi activist to present at BEF Entrepreneurs’ Forum

    Estonian Wi-Fi activist Valjo Haamer, the vision behind the free Wi-Fi movement that has made Estonia an international model for the provision of free Wi-Fi access to its people, is the featured presenter at the next BEF quarterly entrepreneurs’ forum. Valjo spearheaded the culture of free wireless access points all across his homeland for the [...]

    April 21, 2012Photo Gallery, TechnologyNo comments
  20. #BARBADOS #WATER AUTHORITY – Pump Stoppage at #Warleigh Station

    The Barbados Water Authority informs residents of some St. Peter districts that it will cease pumping from its Warleigh station on Saturday, April 21st between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The shutdown is to allow the BWA to repair a leak and install a number of valves in the network connected to this facility. The [...]

    April 20, 2012TechnologyNo comments
  21. The Barbados Water Authority working to restore water to St. James and St. Peter areas affected by outages

    The BWA is informing Barbados it’s currently experiencing water supply problems in a number of St. James and St. Peter districts. The outages have resulted from pump problems being experienced at its Haymans facility which in turn feeds the Warleigh Pumping Station. As a result, the BWA is now unable to pump from this Station [...]

    April 17, 2012TechnologyNo comments
  22. The #Barbados #Water Authority is carrying out #repairs along the East Coast #service

    The Barbados Water Authority informs customers along the East Coast currently affected by low pressure or a water outage that a 10-inch main in Newcastle has ruptured. Work crews are conducting repairs. Affected areas stretch from Newcastle in St. John to St. Simons in St. Andrew and include Bathsheba, St. Elizabeth Village, Cattlewash, Belleplaine, Bawdens, [...]

    April 16, 2012TechnologyNo comments
  23. #Trinidadian #Calypsonian Ravi B releases new mobile app #iPod #iPad #appletechnology #cellular #mobileapps #appforthat

    As the digital revolution continues to sweep the globe, the entertainment industry especially music is successfully riding this technological wave. In his mission to take the Chutney-Soca genre to international heights and to keep it on par with all other musical art forms Karma’s Ravi B recently announced the release of the Ravi B & [...]

    April 9, 2012Music, TechnologyNo comments
  24. Dancehall/Reggae makes history with itunes INDIE SPOTLIGHT! #dancehall #jamaica #itunes #music #downloads

    It is another proud giant step for dancehall/reggae music. “dancehall/reggae label never got the indy spotlight on iTunes – that’s big!” says an enthusiastic Johnny Wonder, Executive vice president for 21st Hapilos Distribution. Founded in 2001 Itunes has changed the music industry and quickly became the biggest music store. It is only fit that 21st [...]

    April 8, 2012Music, TechnologyNo comments
  25. Harris Paints Wins Five Quality Awards in St. Lucia SMA’s

    Harris Paints (St. Lucia) Limited has won a total of five quality awards in the coveted categories of Diamond and Platinum following a dominant performance in the inaugural St. Lucia Manufacturers Association Awards (SMA’s) which culminated in a gala event recently in St. Lucia. Marguerite Desir, Senior VP Human Resources and Head of Business Units [...]

    April 4, 2012BusinessNo comments