Barbados Today

2 weeks ago | barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams

0 On May 26, 2025, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley urged the creation of a regional AI policy, stressing the need for Caribbean nations to confront its threats to democracy. Speaking at a summit and later at a BLP by-election celebration, her remarks echoed global concerns: AI offers great potential, but its misuse can be dangerously destabilising.

3 weeks ago | barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams

0 A few weeks ago, a colleague ran into me and said he was working on an international project—and that I was the first person who came to mind when thinking of an IT consultant. While I was flattered, I wanted to hear more about the services he envisioned before I could feel comfortable with the reputation I was seemingly building. Why?

1 month ago | barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams

2 I bet if you asked most people in the West what the next world war would look like, they would likely imagine a traditional armed conflict, simply enhanced by modern technology. But that assumption overlooks two critical realities: first, that we now live in a deeply globalised world; and second, that the true endgame of war has always been — and remains — economic power. In truth, the next world war isn’t some distant event on the horizon.

2 months ago | barbadostoday.bb | Steven Williams

4 Barbados is often described as well-positioned to serve as a launchpad for digital businesses—a mantra that has grown tired, much like claims of “punching above our weight” or having untapped potential. These platitudes mean little without execution. Potential without performance is just an empty promise. And with the rapid global acceleration of AI and digital innovation, our window of opportunity is closing fast. Yet, Barbados still holds a unique advantage—if we act decisively.

2 months 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.