Opposition Senator demands transparency on Trust Loan Fund
An opposition lawmaker on Friday’ called for greater transparency and detailed reporting of the Barbados Trust Fund Ltd (BTFL) operations. During a debate on the Business Barbados Bill, Senator Ryan Walters questioned whether the government-backed loan programme was “based on political patronage”.“We are not sure if this programme is based on political patronage, or if […]
Crime prevention action plan likely by year-end, says minister
Barbados is set to launch its first National Crime Prevention Action Plan by year’s end, aimed at addressing youth crime and its root causes, Minister in the Attorney General’s Office with responsibility for Crime Prevention, Corey Lane has announced. He told a panel discussion at St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral on Thursday night that over […]
Businessman forced to give up more than $50 000
A Bridgetown store-owner who attempted to leave the island five years ago with US$53 000 (BDS$106 000) without the Central Bank’s permission has had to forfeit half of the amount in the High Court. However, Justice Carlisle Greaves imposed no other penalty on the convicted man, Nigel Patrick Webb, after his sentencing hearing on Friday […]
Too many constructures not following code, warns standards official
Widespread failure to comply with the Barbados National Building Code is putting lives at risk, a senior standards official warned on Friday. Senior Technical Officer with the Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI), Jonathan Platt delivered the stark message during a World Town Planning Day webinar, highlighting that “a significant portion of disaster damage in Barbados […]
Jobs safe as CAIPO subsumed by Business Barbados
The government is set to integrate the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO) into a promised agency called Business Barbados, following years of complaints about slow service and mounting backlogs, Minister of Energy and Business Development, Senator Lisa Cummins told the Senate on Friday. CAIPO will be “subsumed within this entity called Business Barbados, […]
Rihanna brings the Fenty empire home
Everyone was waiting for Rihanna’s arrival at the Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin Launch Party in Barbados on Thursday. Dressed in a chocolate ruched dress with her hair styled big and curly, she entered the exclusive event at QP Bistro with her signature confident stride, pausing to shout out people along the way. In a […]
Senate passes business reform bill aimed at ‘reducing hurdles’
The Senate on Friday approved sweeping legislation to reshape the country’s business landscape by establishing a new state agency to streamline business processes and protect intellectual property rights. The Business Barbados Bill, which garnered bipartisan support during Friday evening’s debate, seeks to position the island as a more competitive business destination by reducing bureaucratic hurdles […]
Flood warning downgraded to flood watch
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says the flood warning has been downgraded to a flood watch. According to the BMS, instability trailing the tropical wave will continue to produce unsettled conditions across the island. Areas have already recorded accumulations of almost three inches of rain and an additional inch is expected today. Possible Impacts: There […]
Watson blasts FTC decision to allow BL&P increase
Two utility intervenors have taken opposing positions regarding the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) decision to approve a Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) request that will result in customers paying more for electricity, with one saying it is “bad” and “wrong” decision and the other suggesting that it was necessary. The regulator last week ruled […]
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If there is one thing that can be gleaned from the recently concluded United States presidential election in which Donald Trump emerged as the winner, it is the importance of understanding how economic conditions are impacting constituents. While it can be conceded that there are some peculiarities about Trump the candidate and the perceptions […]