Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong agrees with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s call for countries to work together on issues critical to humanity. He says the Barbadian leader sent a strong and positive message in her address at the recent UN General Assembly. Ambassador Comissiong was a guest on CBC TV8’s Mornin’ Barbados.

In its message for International Day of Older Persons, the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) says it stands ready to respond to the needs of seniors, as the world changes along with the needs of the elderly. President Marilyn Rice-Bowen said the organisation will continue to advocate for the rights of seniors, and strengthen its partnership with Government by working with the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs. She says BARP is excited to recognise the Day which celebrates seniors worldwide.

Barbados and the region have been told states cannot be mere onlookers as technology advances. The Caribbean Telecommunications Union wants them to be active innovators and contributors. CTU President and Minister of Digital Transformation in Trinidad and Tobago, Senator Hassel Bacchus challenged countries to leverage digital technology to improve the lives of citizens. He was at the time addressing the opening of CTU ICT Week 2024 in St. Kitts and Nevis. ICT week is focused on the theme “Bridging Technologies for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future.” Senator Bacchus says it’s timely and significant.