by Denyce Blackman
Pre-COVID-19, many people may have considered digital communication work as “skills for the future”. But with a hand now forced by the current pandemic, they have undeniably proven to be the skillset of the present.
This is one of the main reasons successful entrepreneur Ian “Wize” Grazette is about to launch his digital media company The Junction in Barbados. He believes this venture comes at a prime time for those who want to hone their digital creative skills.
“Growing up, my mother would tell me Barbados has one the highest literacy rates in the world.
“However, when looking at digital literacy, this is something the UN and mapping organisations don’t take into account. In 2021, if you don’t have a computer or you aren’t internet-savvy, you’re behind.