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1 week ago | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
7 As the US-China trade war intensifies, Caribbean nations watch with growing concern, aware that a global economic slowdown could be on the horizon. Such a downturn would have direct implications for the region—particularly for tourism-dependent economies like Barbados. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s 2023 data, tourism accounted for nearly US$1.2 billion or about 24 per cent of Barbados’ GDP, underscoring the sector’s critical role.
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3 weeks ago | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
2 When it comes to the cybersecurity field, one question I’m continually asked isn’t how companies should prepare a cyber defence or what threats are most likely to disrupt organisations and society within the region—it’s how to break into and land a job in cybersecurity, specifically in the Caribbean. The answer is both simple and more complex than it appears.
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1 month ago | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
2 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 about how voter information is used, particularly by political parties. Barbados has had a Data Protection Act 2019 (DPA) in place for over four years now, and it has been officially proclaimed as law.
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1 month ago | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
2 Lately, I’ve found myself applying for foreign exchange to purchase a car. These days, foreign exchange control mechanisms have become even more structured. The process now requires purchasers to go online to the Central Bank’s website and then to the facilitating bank each time they need to complete a transfer. One can only guess that this added bureaucracy helps account for how and where the country spends its precious foreign resources.
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1 month ago | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
11 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 a strategic shift in the government’s IT priorities, with two critical areas taking centre stage: accelerating digital transformation and strengthening cybersecurity defences.
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2 months ago | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
2 Lately, I’ve been focusing on Barbados’ lack of digital transformation, a significant deficit holding our economy back. A recent conversation with a peer highlighted how only a few large Barbadian businesses still have the capacity to expand beyond our shores. Such growth is crucial if our economy is to move beyond tourism, which remains heavily reliant on the “heads in beds” model or continuous hotel construction.
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2 months ago | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
2 In a February 5, 2025, article published in The Jamaica Gleaner titled Data Privacy in Jamaican Schools, concerns about data privacy practices in Jamaican educational institutions were brought into sharp focus. The piece highlighted the risks tied to collecting, storing, and managing sensitive student and staff information, emphasising the urgent need for stronger regulatory oversight and security measures. These concerns are not unique to Jamaica.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
medium.com | Steven Williams
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
32 Recently, my 11-year-old daughter asked me, “Daddy, with how fast Artificial Intelligence (AI) is replacing jobs, will there be any left for kids my age when we grow up?” As someone immersed in technology, I found myself stumped. Despite my expertise, I couldn’t provide a confident answer. This uncertainty reflects a much larger issue.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams
2 At the recently held CARICOM-India Summit in Georgetown, Guyana held on November 20, 2024, India’s Prime Minister outlined a visionary programme to strengthen ties between that country and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), emphasising the role of innovation and technology. Using the acronym C.A.R.I.C.O.M., with “I” symbolising innovation and technology, the prime minister highlighted the potential of India’s digital framework, India Stack.
