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The digital ID rollout means the government will go ahead with its plans of phasing out the old ID cards, which are to be replaced by Trident ID.

The Government, through Export Barbados, plans to establish a life sciences park to further market the island as the ideal destination for global scientists and practitioners. Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST), Davidson Ishmael, made the announcement at the opening ceremony of the third annual Science and Technology Festival at the University of West Indies (UWI) on Friday. The park will span over 23 acres located in the …

Barbadians are being urged to spend their money on items produced at home. This advice comes as the country’s cost of living and import bill remain high. Minister of Industry Davidson Ishmael, in an interview with The Nation, is encouraging “all Barbadians this year to ensure they put Barbadian businesses first” as they begin preparations to celebrate the festive season, no matter their religion. “As they seek to purchase their …

Government was forced to shut down its entire information technology (IT) platform yesterday after ransomware found its way through several vulnerable holes in the system. Ransomware is malware that employs encryption to hold a victim’s information at ransom. A user or organisation’s critical data is encrypted so that they cannot access files, databases, or applications. A ransom is then demanded to provide access. Ransomware is often designed to spread across …