BTMI ends contract with CEO Jens Thraenhart Barbados Today10/08/20230530 views On Thursday, August 10, 2023, the Board of Directors of The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) announced that they have mutually agreed to part ways with Chief Executive Officer, Dr.… Read more
March planned to protest proposed NIS changes Anesta Henry10/08/20230356 views A group of citizens concerned about proposed changes to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is urging Barbadians to join a march on Saturday to demonstrate their objections. The march, titled Leave… Read more
DLP bouncing back – Blackett Sheria Brathwaite10/08/20230358 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is on a path of resurgence, says general secretary Steve Blackett. During a press conference to give details on the party’s annual general meeting (AGM)… Read more
Work stoppage at St Philip Polyclinic Anesta Henry10/08/20230312 views Nurses and other staff at the St Philip Polyclinic in Six Roads, St Philip are off the job to protest hazardous working conditions. Barbados TODAY understands that the workers have been… Read more
TAP operators accused of breaching rules Barbados Today10/08/20230502 views Commuters who use vehicles under the Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP) are being encouraged to learn their rights, amid complaints that passengers were being charged for packages they take on board.… Read more
PM announces plan for legacy fund Barbados Today10/08/20230306 views Over the next six months, the Government will be establishing a legacy fund to build the island’s capacity to finance climate resilience. Prime Minister Mia Mottley gave this indication on… Read more
Senator suggests tax ease for pensioners Barbados Today10/08/20230398 views An Independent Senator has called for some tax allowances to be restored and for the Government to stop taxing pensions. Senator Crystal Drakes has also questioned whether any consideration will… Read more
Pension effect Emmanuel Joseph10/08/20230553 views Activist urges Gov’t to consider impact of retirement age hike on wellness of the elderly By Emmanuel Joseph Social activist Felicia Dujon is calling on the Government to examine how… Read more
Not that hard Marlon Madden10/08/20230655 views Straughn: No real double taxation on pensions By Marlon Madden Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn has rejected calls for the Government to review its tax policy on… Read more
Betty West wins big at Grand Kadooment 2023 Barbados Today09/08/20230735 views Veteran masquerader Betty West has copped the coveted Best Festival Designer – The Robert Weekes Award in this year’s Grand Kadooment. Her band “Soca in de Mas” also copped Large… Read more