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This government agency in Jamaica enhanced its customer service using technology

December 27, 2020

This government agency in Jamaica enhanced its customer service using technology

The Caribbean

One of the ways companies and organisations across the globe have set out to improve customer service is by incorporating online chat features into their websites. A feature like this could be handy for[...]

Scientists publish historic detailed map of all the coral reefs in the Caribbean

December 20, 2020

Scientists publish historic detailed map of all the coral reefs in the Caribbean

The Caribbean

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners have published the first-ever detailed map of all coral reefs in the Caribbean, documenting key shallow underwater environments. A project like this could[...]

First Environmental Atlas launches in the British Virgin Islands

December 19, 2020

First Environmental Atlas launches in the British Virgin Islands

The Caribbean

Residents of the British Virgin Islands can now learn about their environment and local geography by perusing the recently launched Environmental Atlas thanks to the National Parks Trust of the Virgin[...]

University students design leak-proof masks that could be used as ventilator alternative

December 14, 2020

University students design leak-proof masks that could be used as ventilator alternative

World

A group of third-year students at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in the US collaborated to design leak-proof masks to treat COVID-19 patients. The university reported that the students’ leak-proof masks[...]

Caribbean scientists and marine conservationists honoured during Black in Marine Science Week

December 9, 2020

Caribbean scientists and marine conservationists honoured during Black in Marine Science Week

The Caribbean

Last week, a 7-day series of online events from November 29 to December 5 brought together black marine scientists from around the world, highlighting their stories and experiences. The week kicked off[...]

Happy Independence Day Barbados!

November 30, 2020

Happy Independence Day Barbados!

The Caribbean

Happy Independence Day Today is Independence Day in Barbados! Checkout our roundup of articles on STEM in Barbados below.[...]

The Caribbean news post

The Caribbean

This government agency in Jamaica enhanced its customer service using technology

December 27, 2020

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The Caribbean

Scientists publish historic detailed map of all the coral reefs in the Caribbean

December 20, 2020

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners have published the first-ever detailed map of all coral reefs...

The Caribbean

First Environmental Atlas launches in the British Virgin Islands

December 19, 2020

Residents of the British Virgin Islands can now learn about their environment and local geography by...

The Caribbean

Caribbean scientists and marine conservationists honoured during Black in Marine Science Week

December 9, 2020

The Caribbean news post

The Caribbean

Happy Independence Day Barbados!

November 30, 2020

Happy Independence Day Today is Independence Day in Barbados! Checkout our roundup of articles on STEM in Barbados below....

The Caribbean

Local tech competition sparks innovative and creative tech ideas in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

November 26, 2020

Last Tuesday, three teams emerged as winners of the icode784 Competition in St. Vincent and the Grenadines....

The Caribbean

EQUALS Global Partnership coalition launches Caribbean Workshops as part of the Tech4Girls skills-building program

November 21, 2020

The EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age, with Caribbean Girls Hack,...

The Caribbean

U.S. Embassy, Global Entrepreneurship Network Launch “Startup Huddles” Across the Eastern Caribbean

November 16, 2020

BRIDGETOWN – In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the U.S. Embassy for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) launched Startup Huddles in seven...

World News

World

University students design leak-proof masks that could be used as ventilator alternative

December 14, 2020

World

Kellogg’s tests cereal boxes that assist visually impaired consumers

October 21, 2020

To recognize World Sight Day this year, Kellogg’s launched a trial of Coco Pops boxes designed for visually...

World

A high-tech smart toaster has gone viral on TikTok

October 15, 2020

We’ve all heard of or used different smart devices like smartphones, smartwatches, smart locks, smart...

World

UTech Jamaica team is one of 5 top university finalists addressing global issues in IBM’s 2020 Call for Code Challenge

October 13, 2020

Tonight the IBM 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge winner will be revealed in a live event celebrating over 400,000 developers and problem-solvers from around the world. Among the top 5 finalists...

World News

World

In the future, tracking your health could be done via a drawing on your skin

August 24, 2020

Wearable bioelectronics technology has recently experienced a breakthrough in precision and adaptability to the human skin and its characteristics. Cunjiang Yu, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston in the US, has led a team of researchers in developing

World

The modern flower pot that will captivate you with its fascinating features

August 18, 2020

In a world filled with intriguing tech products, there is always one particular device that blows your...

World

This boat uses seawater to make its own hydrogen fuel

August 16, 2020

A boat known as the Energy Observer is being hailed as the first self-sufficient vessel that uses nature...

World

Plantains could be used to build cars in the future

August 7, 2020

Researchers from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa have discovered that when combined with carbon nanotubes and epoxy resin, the natural fibers found in plantains (inedible parts), have great...

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Multiple reports have documented the devastation and tragedies which resulted from Hurricane Dorian's ravaging path through the Bahamas. We've made a list of ways to donate and support the relief efforts.

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