Lawyers and business leaders generally agree that firms can thrive amidst evolving labour laws, a panel of experts in law and entrepreneurship have said. The panel, appearing at a forum …
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The country’s largest public sector trade union has accused employers of hiding behind contract or ‘gig’ work to avoid paying social security contributions and plans to approach the government directly …
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Oistins upgrade: ‘No complaints but spread the help’
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreWhile shop owners in Oistins are expressing general satisfaction with the work being done to beautify the Bay Garden ahead of the T20 World, at least one vendor has pleaded …
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A privately-owned maritime transport firm backed by the regional private sector group has fast-tracked its timeline to the inauguration of a regional ferry service, announcing that it is about to …
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Workers for some suppliers of Chinese fast fashion giant Shein are still working 75 hours a week, despite the company promising to improve conditions, a report suggests. A new investigation …
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To help local entrepreneurs boost their business, the Globe Drive-In has committed to transforming its outdoor movie facility into a market day on Saturdays. Managing director Scheval Ali said the …
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Come July 4, Republic Bank Barbados will be welcoming its first female Managing Director. After 42 years of distinguished service with the Republic Bank Group, Anthony Clerk, who held the …
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BAS boss warns of threat from ‘unnecessary’ imports
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreThe head of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) has sounded the alarm over the potential negative impacts of excessive and unnecessary imports on the island’s farmers ahead of the ICC …
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The island’s utility regulator has approved a fraction of the battery storage capacity requested by the Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) and given it approval to recover some of …
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Government is making legislative changes to the corporate tax regime to ensure Barbados conforms to global standards and is able to take advantage of increased opportunities for local and international …