Budget

The government is moving to strengthen oversight of Barbados’ international business sector by introducing a beneficial ownership register to identify the real individuals behind companies and corporate structures. Delivering the …

Families with twins, triplets or other multiple births under the age of five will, from next month, receive a new state-funded cash grant designed to ease child-rearing costs, said Minister …

The government has dedicated over half a million dollars to ensuring Barbados is accessible to all of its citizens, starting with Bridgetown, Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn revealed in this …

Government has officially put flyovers back on the national agenda, reviving a previously dismissed plan to ease chronic traffic congestion across the island. Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn, in delivering …

What to know: Finance minister warns of possible worldwide recession if oil prices surge Temporary cost-of-living measures cannot shield Barbados alone – minister Straughn urges energy conservation, including carpooling, support …

What to know: Government to introduce two dedicated courts for firearms offences, commonly termed gun courts One court will handle recent offences; the other will clear the pre-2025 backlog CCTV …

Government’s move to improve accessibility in Bridgetown is being seen as a long-awaited step forward, but the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) is urging that persons with disabilities be …

What to know Finance Minister Ryan Straughn announced new financial, accessibility and sports initiatives for people with disabilities. Key projects include an Accessible Bridgetown corridor linking the Elsie Payne Roundabout …

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking …