It comes as no surprise that recent reports indicate online shopping and banking have increased in Barbados. While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenging and trying times, there are some positives that will serve us as a society going forward.Due to lockdowns, social distancing, and limited business hours of financial institutions, many more have joined those already using digital platforms to transact business.Apart from the commercial banks and credit unions, Government agencies such as the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) also got on board and offered Bajans the ease and comfort of doing business online. Supermarkets did too, providing customers with the option of purchasing groceries online and having them delivered to their doorsteps. Fast food restaurants were not to be left out – they offered their meals and deals online.
