Announcement about no VAT-free day should have been earlier – BPSA
By Ryan Gilkes The government’s announcement that there would be no VAT-free holiday this year has not come as a surprise for some of the island’s leading business figures. Just after midday on Tuesday, the Barbados Government Information Service gave notice that the day, highly anticipated by consumers, was a no-go. “Due to numerous social […]
Animal rights advocates want law changed to grant them licensed inspectors
By Sheria Brathwaite In a bid to combat rising cases of animal abuse in Barbados, two prominent animal rights activists have advocated for licensed inspectors to be attached to registered animal welfare organisations. They contend that this measure will expedite responses to reported cases of abuse, potentially saving the lives of many animals. Expressing dissatisfaction […]
Goddard Enterprises passes $1 billion barrier
Barbados’ last remaining pan-Caribbean conglomerate has announced record-breaking revenue from across the group’s operations. The century-old Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) has revealed the group crossed the $1 billion revenue barrier, as the company released its audited Consolidated Financial Highlights for the financial year ending September 30. In a statement signed by managing director Anthony Ali […]
#BTEditorial – New Sugar must be cooperative by name and nature
In the wake of the historic transition from the state-owned Barbados Agricultural Management Company Co. Ltd (BAMC) to the newly established Agricultural Business Company Ltd. (ABC) and Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESC), both owned by the Barbados Sustainable Energy Co-operative Society Limited (Co-op Energy), it can no longer be business as usual with […]
Old ID cards not valid after January 31
The public is reminded that the old National Identification Card expires on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, after which it will not be valid as proof of identity. In addition, the Electoral and Boundaries Commission has advised that persons who have not yet registered for the Trident ID Card should visit the office at Warrens Towers […]