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Minister of International Business and Industry, Ronald Toppin gets behind the wheel of Megapower Barbados’ electric car at Innovate Barbados yesterday. He is joined by Megapower’s Sales and Marketing Executive, Johan Rogers. (C.Pitt/BGIS)

BARBADOS | New Initiatives Coming To Boost Economy

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, November 8, 2018 - The Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) is about to launch two new initiatives designed to reduce this island’s imports in key areas, increase exports and create high value jobs.

November 8, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

GUYANA | e-Agriculture offers solutions to regional challenges says FAO Rep

GEORGETOWN, Guyana. July 9, 2018 - Sub-Regional Coordinator of the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Dr. Lystra Fletcher-Paul today said Guyana, considered as the breadbasket of the Caribbean, can incorporate the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to advance its agriculture sector and ultimately ensure food and nutrition security in the region.

July 10, 2018
Published in Agriculture

Lead Head of Government on Science and Technology in the CARICOM Quasi Cabinet, Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. Keith Mitchell, warns that the Community could not ignore “this great enabler of our time.”

CARICOM | Single ICT Space may soon be a CARICOM reality

CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana _ July 6, 2018 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) must be at the heart of the goals of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) instead of being viewed as peripheral or simply a subject to be added to the education curriculum.

July 8, 2018
Published in Technology

Delegates at the Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on ICT.

CARICOM ministers endorse ICT Roadmap

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, September 24, 2016 - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Minsters of Information and Communications Technologies have endorsed the Roadmap for the Region’s Single ICT Space.

September 24, 2016
Published in Technology

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves told Parliament that the Cybercrime Bill now before legislative chamber is good for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

St. Vincent PM tells Parliament Cybercrime Bill good for the country

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 11, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves Thursday told Parliament that the Cybercrime Bill now before legislative chamber is good for St. Vincent and the Grenadines as debate opened on the controversial piece of legislation that has already attracted concerns from regional and international media organisations.

August 11, 2016
Published in Justice

Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses a Girls in Information and Communication and Technology (ICT) Day seminar and workshop.

Technology Minister Wants More Females in ICT

KINGSTON, APRIL 29, 2016 - Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. Andrew Wheatley, has underscored the need for greater female involvement in the field of information and communication technology (ICT).

April 30, 2016
Published in Technology

Jamaica’s ICT performance improves in latest ITU ranking

On a global ranking of ICT usage, Jamaica has improved its performance in the latest ICD Development Index published by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The country is positioned at 97 out of 166 countries in the recent update on the status of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development.

November 30, 2014
Published in Technology

Science, Technology, Minister, Phillip Paulwell (right), converses with President of the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA), Erica Wynter, at a seminar held as part of activities for National Entrepreneurship Week, at in Mandeville. JIS PHOTO

Paulwell highlights opportunities in the ICT sector

MANDEVILLE, Jamaica November 13, 2014 - Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Phillip Paulwell, has urged young Jamaican entrepreneurs to look at emerging opportunities available within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.