BusinessLocal News Barbados ramps up renewable energy transition with global support by Shanna Moore 14/03/2025 written by Shanna Moore 3 min read 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 … Continue Reading 14/03/2025 0 comments 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
BusinessLocal News Manufacturers welcome Budget measures but seek clarity by Emmanuel Joseph 12/03/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 12/03/2025 The Barbados Manufacturers Association (BMA) has expressed mixed sentiments as it welcomed key measures in Mondayโs Budget, while calling for greater clarity and support for domestic producers.ย BMA President Rakeesh … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessHealthLocal News BPSA: Make healthy food affordable instead of taxing snacks by Shanna Moore 12/03/2025 by Shanna Moore 12/03/2025 Trisha Tannis, president of the Barbados Private Sector Association, has challenged the government to rethink its strategy on healthy eating, arguing that the latest measure to curb non-communicable diseases –ย … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Consumer rights stakeholders discuss sustainability by Barbados Today 10/03/2025 by Barbados Today 10/03/2025 As part of World Consumer Rights Week, stakeholders in consumer rights gathered today for a workshop under the theme Your Footprint Matters. The event, organised by the Department of Commerce … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
