BusinessLocal News $10 million project to boost Police Service by Shanna Moore 18/03/2025 written by Shanna Moore 1 min read Ground has been broken for two new dormitories at the Regional Police Training Centre (RPTC), a $10 million project aimed at increasing the police service. Each dormitory is designed to … Continue Reading 18/03/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Barbadians urged to embrace consumer rights, sustainable living by Barbados Today 15/03/2025 by Barbados Today 15/03/2025 The bodies responsible for consumer rights want Barbadians to learn the importance of their rights and responsibilities as part of World Consumer Rights Week, officials have said. This week, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Fisheries getting smart with tech by Sheria Brathwaite 15/03/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 15/03/2025 Barbadosโ fisheries industry has taken a significant step towards modernisation with the deployment of smart scales and vessel monitoring systems, aimed at enhancing traceability, sustainability, and compliance.ย With a US$100 … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Barbados ramps up renewable energy transition with global support by Shanna Moore 14/03/2025 by Shanna Moore 14/03/2025 In a significant leap towards a fully renewable energy future, Barbados is rapidly implementing its Energy Transition and Investment Plan, bolstered by strong international backing, announced at a global sustainable … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Budget: Private sector body welcomes proposals by Emmanuel Joseph 14/03/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 14/03/2025 In a positive assessment of the Budget, the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) has hailed the proposals as holistic and inclusive, praising measures aimed at enhancing wellbeing and economic resilience.ย … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News ICAB raises concerns over incentives, taxes by Emmanuel Joseph 14/03/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 14/03/2025 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB) has expressed disappointment over the lack of clarity in this yearโs Budget regarding business investment incentives, warning that it could hinder Barbadosโ … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News CTUSAB gives budget a failing grade by Sheria Brathwaite 13/03/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 13/03/2025 The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Association has given the 2025 Budget a failing grade. At a press conference this morning, union officials expressed their dissatisfaction, saying that the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News ANSA McAL Group lauded for transformative support of the One Family Programme by Barbados Today 13/03/2025 by Barbados Today 13/03/2025 The future is looking much brighter for one vulnerable Barbadian family, and Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey, has lauded the ANSA McAL Group for its outstanding … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Trumpโs Tariffs by Small Business Association 12/03/2025 by Small Business Association 12/03/2025 By the time this article is published, the Barbados Government would have presented the Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals for 2025/2026. The wish of all in the business community is … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Chamber of Commerce praises resilience plan, knocks wage hike by Shanna Moore 12/03/2025 by Shanna Moore 12/03/2025 In a mixed assessment of the 2025 Budget, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commended the governmentโs focus on economic resilience and digital transformation. But it warned against a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail