Business
March 20, 2024
Barbados Private Sector Association Chair Discusses Pro-Business Shift in Budget Towards BERT II Objectives
Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association reports a positive shift in the Budget, aligning with BERT II objectives, focusing on business facilitation and growth. Sponsored forum highlights impact on the business community.
March 20, 2024
Opposition Senator Tricia Watson Emphasizes Consumer Rights and Fair Access to Electricity in Barbados
Opposition Senator Tricia Watson raises concerns at Barbados Chamber of Commerce event over utility regulation, advocates for fair treatment of consumers, emphasizes need for affordable and reliable electricity supply.
March 19, 2024
Barbados' Agriculture Sector in Need of Support, Threatening Food Security: Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne highlights challenges facing Barbados agriculture including low abattoir numbers, underproduction in sugar and non-sugar farming, and struggling industries like pork and poultry in his recent statement.
March 19, 2024
Barbados Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne Highlights Economic Challenges and Barriers to Investment in Budgetary Response
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne highlights barriers to Barbados' economic growth, citing challenges like excessive debt, high taxes, and slow digitization in a critical 2024/25 budget address.
March 19, 2024
Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) Educates Parkinson Memorial Secondary School Girls on Financial Success for International Women’s Day
Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) recently collaborated with Parkinson Memorial Secondary School girls for an outreach session promoting financial success on International Women’s Day. CFO Natasha Small shared key insights and strategies.
March 19, 2024
Barbados to Expand Housing Solutions Under HOPE Project; Additional 2,561 Homes Planned in Separate Venture
"Announcement of ramping up housing construction under HOPE project by PM Mia Mottley to meet goal of 10,000 homes in five years. Additional 2,561 housing solutions through NHC-private sector joint venture."
March 19, 2024
Ethiopia's Largest Bank Faces $40M Withdrawal After System Glitch: Latest Update
Ethiopia's largest bank faces challenges recovering millions of dollars after a technical error allowed customers to withdraw excessive funds. The bank assures the situation was not a cyber attack.
March 19, 2024
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley Unveils 'No New Taxes' Budget Focused on Economic Growth and Resilience
"Prime Minister Mia Mottley unveils 'no new taxes' budget for Barbados, emphasizing economic growth, resilience, and sharing prosperity. Plans include tax credits, job creation, and focus on partnerships and modernization."
March 18, 2024
Barbados Economy Shows Growth and Stability under PM Mia Amor Mottley's Administration - 2024/25 Budget Update
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley reports steady economic growth in Barbados under her administration. Debt has decreased significantly, despite challenges like the pandemic and natural disasters. Unemployment also shows improvement.
March 18, 2024
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to Deliver 2024 Financial Statement and Budget Proposals
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to reveal 2024 Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals today at 3 p.m. Business, unions, and interest groups await key decisions on taxation, cost of living, and investment.
March 18, 2024
Burna Boy Live in Concert: Immersive Experience Coming to Saint Lucia on May 3
Experience Burna Boy Live in Concert in Saint Lucia on May 3 at The Vigie Playing Field, Castries. A night of Afrobeat, premium bars, and Saint Lucian talent awaits. Join the excitement!
March 18, 2024
Barbados Positioned for Credit Rating Upgrade Pending Fiscal Improvements and Economic Reforms - Fitch Analyst
Barbados works towards achieving a credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings by improving government finances, reducing reliance on foreign borrowing, and implementing reforms for investment and economic growth.