Opposition calls for B.R.A. amendment to be withdrawn
Pull the Bill and come again.That was the call made by Opposition Member of Parliament for St. Joseph, Dale Marshall, as he led the Opposition’s reply on an amendment to the Barbados Revenue Authority...
View ArticleInniss: It’s not another tax
IT is not another tax and it will not impede the sale of real estate in this country.Entering the debate on the Barbados Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2017, Minister of Industry, International...
View Article‘Not true!’
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler, is refuting claims that the provisions within the Barbados Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill are unconstitutional.The amendment will...
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HSFB spreading the love with healthy heart tips
Chief Executive Officer of the Heart and Stroke Foundation Fiona Anthony (right) sticks a heart on Barbados Light & Power employee Gregory Sobers' shirt, as his co-workers Brian Reece (left) and...
View ArticleGov’t to plug tax loopholes
By: Janelle Riley-ThornhillGovernment is seeking to shore up its tax collection system to ensure that it gets what is due to it.This, says Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher...
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governor holds on
Decision on injunction to be made tomorrowCentral Bank Governor Dr. Delisle Worrell (left) with Attorney Gregory Nicholls as they made their way into Court yesterday afternoon. GOVERNOR of the Central...
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Benefits abound from Electronic Single Window, says Minister
Terry Bascombe, Project Coordinator of the Barbados Competitiveness Programme, speaking with Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler (right) at yesterday's launch.Multiple...
View ArticleIDB grant to come
Barbados is to benefit from a technical assistance grant to be provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).That’s according to Francisco Javier Urra, Chief of Operations, at the IDB Barbados...
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Efforts on to improve business and trade facilitation
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler, accepts a presentation of tablets and transformers for use in the new BESW launched yesterday, from Jose Briceno, President of BIXAL...
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‘Bajan Night’ well received by tourists and locals
Adrian Clarke’s renditions were enjoyed by the crowd.Members of the audience waving and singing along during Adrian Clarke’s performance.By: Marsha GittensSweet spouge music, old ballads, calypsos and...
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All must be treated equally
Archbishop of West Indies & Bishop of Barbados, The Most Reverend & The Hon Dr. John Holder.Some churches are being accused of misusing and misinterpreting the Bible as it relates to how they...
View ArticleThousands expected to attend Anglican Diocesan service
Members of the Anglican Church in Barbados will be coming together on Sunday for one big service of fellowship.During a press conference at Radisson Aquatica Resort, Aquatic Gap, St Michael, Bishop of...
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Chronic disease crisis
Senior Medical Officer of Health (Chronic Diseases) Dr. Kenneth George says there is a health crisis in the island.Barbados’ population is facing a crisis when it comes to the prevalence of...
View ArticleBig events for Rotary Club of Barbados South
By: Cara L. FosterThe Rotary Club of Barbados South is set to have its largest fundraising event this Saturday and persons are urged to come out and support.This came from the President of the Rotary...
View ArticlePlastic bag initiative to be launched later this year
By: Cara L. FosterStarting May 1st there will be a 20 cents deterrent fee added to plastic bags at stores as a way to reduce the number of plastic bags in circulation. This was revealed to the media by...
View ArticleGranger: We must unite
PRESIDENT of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana His Excellency Brigadier (Retired) David Granger is calling on the regional heads to come together and expedite the full implementation of the CARICOM...
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Band to jump in honour of Ratcliffe
From left: Event Organiser and Sponsor Liaison of Jump Promotions, Daniel Evelyn; band designer, Marlon Brewster; Chief Executive Officer of Paul’s Enterprises Ltd & Jump Promotions, Paul Johnson;...
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Action Plan near completion
Dr. Corey Forde, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Barbados has made significant progress...
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Action Plan near completion
Dr. Corey Forde, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Barbados has made significant progress...
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BTPA host Chocolate Diamonds event with Milano Gallery
Some individuals sampling the chocolates. A Mixologist preparing chocolate rum and cocktails for those in attendance. By: Tonisha Rock-YawThe Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA) in collaboration...
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