Budget measures at-a-glance Barbados Today11/03/202502.7K views Resilience • Catastrophe Fund repurposed as Resilience and Regeneration Fund from April 1. • Up to 50 per cent of unclaimed assets (including dormant accounts) redirected to fund climate resilience… Read more
$5m spruce-up fund for low-income homes Shamar Blunt11/03/20250542 views The government has unveiled a $5 million Home Improvement Fund to assist low-income homeowners in enhancing their properties’ appearance, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn announced in the… Read more
How sustainable is nat’l debt? Worrell wants to know Emmanuel Joseph06/03/20250738 views The former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Dr Delisle Worrell, has raised concerns about the sustainability of the Mia Mottley administration’s financial strategy, warning that prioritising debt servicing… Read more
Barbados on track to slash public debt to 60% of GDP by 2035, says IMF mission Emmanuel Joseph01/03/202501.2K views Barbados’ economic recovery continues to impress international observers, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praising the nation’s robust growth and reform progress while warning of significant vulnerabilities to external shocks… Read more
IMF programme limits ability to invest in growth, warns economist Shanna Moore28/02/202501.5K views Top economist Professor Don Marshall has called for the upcoming national Budget to prioritise targeted stimulus measures for agriculture, industry, and exports, warning that without such interventions, the country risks… Read more
Minister Ryan Straughn to deliver upcoming Budget Barbados Today27/02/20250907 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 Today20/02/20250867 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 Today20/02/20250930 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 Moore14/02/202501.2K 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 Today13/02/202501.9K 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