There have been at least 40 homicides in Barbados between January 1 and September 30. This represents an increase of 17% over the prior period (Jan to Aug). My count, and subsequent analysis, is based exclusively on what is reported by The Media. The numbers and analysis below are not to be treated as official…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January to September 2024I interact with ChatGPT on a daily basis. My interactions cover a wide variety of topics and subjects. The last “conversation” I had with ChatGPT, which I decided to publish here, focused on education and career choices. Today’s chat was less formal than the previous one, but still important. I did a straight copy and…
Read More Me and ChatGPT: Thoughts on How to Make AI More Relevant in the CaribbeanThere have been at least 34 homicides in Barbados between January 1 and August 31. My count and subsequent analysis is based exclusively on what is reported by The Media. The numbers and analysis below are not to be treated as official in any form or fashion. Note to Image 1: Parish information for one…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January to August 2024Good news Chefette fans! The popular Wing Dings special is back on the menu this week, and it’s time to take a closer look at how the price has evolved over the years. I gathered price data by reviewing Chefette’s official Facebook Page, and tracking any mention of their six-piece Wing Dings special and its…
Read More Chefette Wing Dings August 2024 Price UpdateWith the Paris 2024 Olympics underway, the Caribbean region is once again showcasing its athletic talent on the global stage. Despite our relatively small populations, Caribbean nations have a history of producing world-class athletes who excel in a variety of sports (who can forget Jamaica’s Usain Bolt?). In this blog post, I am interested in…
Read More Paris 2024 Olympics: Caribbean Athletes and Population Size