Still making Christmas – even at ‘these prices’ Barbados Today14/12/20250737 views With supermarket prices rising year after year, Barbadians are finding creative ways to keep the spirit of a traditional Christmas, from growing their own food to baking instead of buying,… Read more
Nearly 12 000 receive reverse tax credits worth $16.2m – Straughn Shanna Moore13/12/20250671 views Almost 12 000 Barbadians have received reverse tax credits amounting to $16.2 million this week, delivering an end-of-year financial boost to low-income earners ahead of the Christmas holiday, Finance Minister… Read more
Thorne: Govt ignoring ‘murderously high’ cost of living Sheria Brathwaite13/12/20250457 views Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne has accused the government of turning a blind eye to what he called “murderously high” prices and unchecked price gouging, warning that spiralling living… Read more
Minimum wage hike lags behind cost of living – CTUSAB Sheria Brathwaite13/12/2025092 views The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) on Friday warned that the government’s planned two per cent minimum wage increase set for January falls short of… Read more
Thorne warns digital payment reforms risk excluding vulnerable Barbadians Sheria Brathwaite13/12/20250107 views Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne suggested that the government’s move towards a fully digital payment system could marginalise vulnerable Barbadians and small cash-based businesses, urging clearer forecasts and assurances about its… Read more
Payouts from ‘next week’ as govt mulls VAT holiday Lourianne Graham06/12/202506.6K views Thousands of low-income taxpayers are set to receive a financial boost this Christmas, with government payments for the $1 300 Reverse Tax Credit (RTC) scheduled to begin as early as… Read more
‘Welcome Stamp’ remote work visa brings millions in foreign exchange revenue Emmanuel Joseph25/10/20250608 views The 12-month Welcome Stamp visa programme has generated several million dollars in foreign exchange over its first three years, with data showing at least $6m in revenue from 1 300… Read more
BWA warns water levels lower than last year, but no prohibition planned Sheria Brathwaite19/10/20250624 views Water levels across Barbados are lower than last year, but not yet at a critical point that would require restrictions, the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has said, as the island… Read more
No adjustment planned to garbage and sewage levy, says BWA Sheria Brathwaite19/10/20250526 views The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has ruled out any immediate adjustment to the Garbage and Sewage Contribution (GSC) levy, which helps fund the operational expenses of the Sanitation Service Authority… Read more
BWA seeks to recover millions in outstanding debt Sheria Brathwaite18/10/202501.8K views The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is facing a debt crisis with more than $100 million owed to the state utility, most of it by residential customers. Acting CEO Christopher Mapp… Read more