Minister Ryan Straughn to deliver upcoming Budget Barbados Today27/02/20250137 views In a departure from tradition, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mia Mottley has announced that this year’s Budget will be delivered by Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan… Read more
Gov’t pledges continued support for children with disabilities Barbados Today20/02/20250526 views As parents continue to identify their children with disabilities to the state, the government will be able to provide more assistance, now and in the future. Minister of People Empowerment… Read more
Heated debate on funds allocated to BAEH Barbados Today20/02/20250603 views Voices were raised and tempers flared briefly during the Estimates debate on Wednesday when Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne sought to get Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey… Read more
Revenue shortfall ‘may force’ govt to recalibrate spending priorities Shanna Moore14/02/20250789 views The government’s revenue target of $3.98 billion for the 2025-2026 budget has been questioned by a University of the West Indies economist, who warned that the projection was seemingly based… Read more
Record budget unveiled as revenue projections fall short Barbados Today13/02/202501.3K views Key budget highlights • Revenue Sources – The majority of the government’s income is expected to come from taxes on individuals and businesses, supplemented by grants and non-tax sources. In… Read more
Taitt: Justice system not efficient enough Barbados Today28/03/202403K views Independent Senator Monique Taitt on Wednesday built a strong case for authorities to get the court system right, declaring that the wheels of justice are not turning speedily or effectively.… Read more
Senator slams Govt for dumping pig rearing tissue Barbados Today28/03/202401.5K views An independent senator has accused agriculture officials of destroying 100 years of pig genetic tissue that will take another four to five decades to rebuild because of decisions taken during… Read more
Budget measures ‘will raise cost of living’ Fernella Wedderburn28/03/202401.7K views Some of the government’s budget measures have not only failed to lower the cost of living but will increase it come the start of the fiscal year on April 1,… Read more
Taitt: Employment Rights Tribunal needs more money Sandy Deane28/03/202402.5K views Independent Senator Monique Taitt wants to know where is the financial allocation in the national budget for the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) to get on with its work. “I don’t… Read more
‘Lacking’ Sandy Deane27/03/202402.7K views The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations (CTUSAB) is not convinced that the government’s budgetary proposals will deliver solid benefits for labour, although it endorsed several measures while offering… Read more