Youth Parliament: Digital push must not leave elderly, disabled behind

A duo of youth parliamentarians have called for Barbados’ digital transformation to include the elderly and people with disabilities, warning that a push towards a more digital society could leave some Barbadians behind.

The issue was raised on Thursday – International Elders Day – on the floor of the House of Assembly, which became the Barbados National Youth Parliament.

Leader of Opposition Business Roshauna Clarke joined opposition member Kamalei Ferdinand-King in debating a proposed Digital Transformation Resolution, which calls for a nationally coordinated digital transformation strategy centred on youth empowerment, access and innovation.