#BTEditorial – Nothing good or sustainable will result from this
No matter how powerful a country’s economy may be, as long as it is involved in international trade in goods and services, a level of interdependence is required for that country to maintain its economic strength. Therefore, it is not surprising that many countries have reacted negatively to the new United States president’s ongoing threat […]
Vehicle tint rules delayed; industry left in limbo
The vehicle tint industry has been left in the dark as the government’s promised regulations on window tinting remain in limbo, leaving business owners frustrated and motorists confused about potential legal consequences. In December, Attorney General Dale Marshall informed Parliament that motorists would have a three-month grace period to comply with the new regulations after […]
Ideas bank ‘to attract citizens investment’
The government is set to create an inventory of ideas generated from a series of nationwide public forums held as part of its year-long We Gatherin’ celebrations, with the aim of incorporating citizens’ input into national development. Launched on Wednesday in St Lucy by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, the initiative, dubbed Ideas Forum, gives […]
St Lucy folk demand brown water compensation
Residents of St Lucy have called for a “discolouration discount” from the government and the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) to cover the costs of persistent water discolouration in the parish. At the St Lucy Ideas Forum – one of the We Gatherin’ activities – on Thursday night, many cited expenses for bottled water, clothing […]
6 500 new homes planned for St Lucy
Minister of Housing, Lands, and Maintenance, Dwight Sutherland, has revealed an ambitious plan to transform St. Lucy with new housing developments and improved infrastructure, addressing longstanding concerns that the parish has been neglected. Speaking at the St. Lucy Ideas Forum on Wednesday, Sutherland outlined the government’s vision, noting that 650 acres of land have […]