Digital course empowering senior citizens

Elderly graduates of a basic computer class will get follow-up courses to help them avoid being scammed.

Marilyn Rice-Bowen, president of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) which hosted the digital course told the 21 members ranging in age from 54 to 89 that along with empowering them, the organisation was also ensuring they were protected. 

During a graduation ceremony at BARP’s headquarters in Hastings, Christ Church Rice-Bowen congratulated the members, that included a former security officer...