Barbados to tackle Beryl coastal damage with IDB support
Government is expected to join forces shortly with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to shore up coastal areas that were damaged by storm surges during Hurricane Beryl last year. This was announced by Christ Church West Central MP and Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy Adrian Forde in Parliament on […]
Test skipper steps down: ‘We must always do what’s best for the team’
In a move that has stunned the cricket world, Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as West Indies Test captain, saying it was the right time to pass the baton and that his decision was in the best interest of the team. The news of his departure, ending a four-year tenure at the helm, was […]
Thorne demands legislation to go after gangs
Opposition leader Ralph Thorne has intensified his call for the swift passage of anti-gang legislation, accusing the government of failing to protect Barbadian children from the escalating scourge of gun violence. Speaking at a branch meeting in Sugar Hill, St Joseph, over the weekend, Thorne expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in gun-related slayings, […]
Govt moves to address delays behind fee hike
A proposed US$500 (BDS$1 000) surcharge on each cargo container entering the Bridgetown Port has been cancelled following negotiations led by the state-run port’s management. It’s a move Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill said will shield consumers from unnecessary price hikes and further support trade and tourism. He revealed in Parliament on […]
DLP not against Afreximbank HQ but condemns free land transfer
Despite accusing the government of “giving away” prime Barbadian land to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) moved to clarify its position on whether the bank should set up its Caribbean base in Barbados. Speaking at the reopening of the DLP’s Sugar Hill, St Joseph constituency branch over the weekend, Senator […]
Minister Reid: Tiny nation can become global tech giant
Barbados is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in technology innovation, with young students at the forefront of this transformative vision, according to Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Senator Jonathan Reid. He called on the nation’s youth to embrace creativity and technological development as key drivers of progress. Senator Reid emphasised […]
Barbados making a not-so-silent surge toward mass tourism
An administration trumpets sprawling hotel developments and pivots toward American visitors, suggesting a seismic shift from Barbados’ long-standing high-end tourism model to a mass-market approach. These projects are framed as economic progress. The unprecedented expansion is being portrayed as a ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ win-win, with six major resorts slated to open by 2026. Among […]
Tax filing for 2024 opens, deadline April 30
The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) has officially launched the 2024 tax filing season with Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns now available online through TAMIS. The deadline for submitting 2024 PIT returns is April 30, 2025. All self-employed persons, employees who earned above $25 000 last year, as well as pensioners with an annual income […]