Hotel sector must act to assist economy
By: Jenique BelgraveAs one of the island’s largest consumers of electricity, the hotel sector should have to carry a little more of the Value Added Tax (VAT) load. President of the Barbados Renewable...
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Private sector needs to step up!
Senator Jepter Ince, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, as he delivered the lecture.By: Cara L. FosterSome stakeholders in the private sector have been complaining...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Strengthen ties with more states
LAST week Economist Jeremy Stephen advised that it is time the Caribbean look to pursue economic relations with Asia, which is gradually emerging as the new power in the global economy. To support his...
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Game Changer
From left: Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Dr. Kerry Hall and Wyndham’s Vice-President of Operations for Latin America and the Caribbean, Eduardo Cruz del Rio, listen...
View ArticleInniss: Population needs to be ‘rebalanced’
WHILE industry Minister Donville Inniss believes there needs to be a “rebalancing” of Barbados’ population given the noticeable decline in recent years, he says fathers must also play a greater...
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Businesses must innovate
Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Darcy Boyce (second from right) sharing a light moment with Rachel Grimes (left), President of International Federation of Accountants; Lisa...
View ArticleScholarship Trust aims high
It is hoped that in time, the Elliott and Loretta Belgrave Scholarship Trust, will not only be able to provide financial support to assist young Barbadians achieve their educational dreams, but it will...
View ArticleSir Elliott committed to education
Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave is highlighting the need to keep the local population upskilled and ready to perform the jobs of the future, given the rapidly changing global economy.Speaking on...
View ArticleCorrespondent banking challenges exist
MEASURES being enacted globally to confront money, financing terrorism and other nefarious activities are creating problems for Caribbean indigenous banks. And furthermore, the loss of the relationship...
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No price increase at Fresh Market Grocery
Fresh Market announced a new initiative yesterday. Speaking to media at The Villages at Coverley grocery were Group Financial Controller, Kirk Smith and Accountant, Latisha Moore.Management of one...
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Hall supports Wyndham’s plans for development of Sam Lord’s castle
Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Dr. Kerry Hall, assured that the history of Sam Lord’s Castle will be incorporated in the new plant.Chief Executive Officer of the...
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PREVENTION KEY IN NCD fight
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Richard Sealy, as he delivered an address during the launch.By: Regina Selman MooreTo better tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the process of...
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Camp cuts remain
Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Stephen Lashley; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ruth Blackman; Director of Youth Affairs, Cleviston Hunte; and Manager of Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme...
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AUB to play its part in reducing CNCDs
AUB representative, Dr. Angela Carrington-Dyall, as she spoke during the launch of the Schools Against Non-Communicable Diseases Charity Fun Walk and Health Fair, held at the American University of...
View ArticleLegislation coming to offer greater protection for children
GOVERNMENT is in the process of amending various pieces legislation in order to deal with critical issues affecting the lives of children in Barbados in a holistic matter, thereby offering even more...
View ArticleMake lifestyle changes
Pharmacists weigh in on NCDsPharmacists are also adding their voice to the major issue of Barbadians and non-communicable diseases and they believe that it is important that people take heed advice and...
View ArticleBudget talks hopeful
Private sector encouraged after meeting with Finance MinisterBy: Jewel BrathwaiteCHAIRMAN of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), Charles Herbert says that they are encouraged by the...
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More help for QEH as Rotary Club West donates
From left: Vice-President of Rotary Club of Barbados West, Joseph Steinbok; Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Mr John Gill; Consultant Neurosurgeon at QEH, Dr Sean Smith;...
View ArticleTAX EASE
Finance Minister: Over 300 items to be exempt from NSRLMORE than 300 items, some of them including food, will be exempt from the controversial National Social Responsibility Levy (NSRL), one of the...
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Proposals to protect children on the table
FROM LEFT: UNICEF Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Khin-Sandi Lwin; Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel Brathwaite; and Ombudsman, Valton Bend applaud the...
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