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#BTEditorial – Credit union savings deserve protection too
If the rest of the world, including some Barbadians are starting to have episodes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the sudden collapse of two banks in the United States, no one can...
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Judge fines rather than jails first-time gun offender
A first-time gun offender is being allowed the opportunity to rehabilitate himself with a High Court judge imposing on him a total of $16 000 in fines rather than an immediate term of imprisonment....
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More taxes likely – Dr Alleyne
By Jenique Belgrave Barbadians are being warned to expect a possible increase in taxes as Prime Minister Mia Mottley presents the 2023-2024 Budget to the country on Tuesday. Noting that the government...
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Environmental issues at three public schools
By Sheria Brathwaite At least three public schools are being impacted by environmental issues with several teachers reporting ill at one institution on Monday. More than ten teachers at St Stephen’s...
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NEW HOSPITAL SOON
FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN TWO YEARS By Marlon Madden The new geriatric hospital is to be constructed in two phases at Waterford, St Michael and should be completed in just under...
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SBA boss wants tax ease for small businesses
By Jenique Belgrave Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Association (SBA) Lynette Holder is hoping for a tax ease for the sector in the upcoming Budget. She expressed that wish as she raised...
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Frederick Smith Secondary resumes classes today
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) is informing parents/guardians that school will reopen today, Tuesday, March 14, for students of Frederick Smith Secondary,...
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Include crime leaders in regional discussions to broker end to violence –...
By Anesta Henry Former parliamentarian Hamilton Lashley is calling on CARICOM leaders to engage in dialogue with alleged gang leaders to negotiate measures to end the spate of crime and violence...
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Walters has two wishes ahead of the Budget
Politician Ryan Walters is hoping the Government makes good on two deliverables when Prime Minister Mia Mottley presents her Budgetary Proposal and Financial Statement 2023 on Tuesday. In a video which...
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Man, 35, succumbs to gunshot wound
Police are continuing investigations into the unnatural death of Shane Harvey of Palm View Avenue, Bayville, St Michael. Harvey, 35, passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday night while...
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Minister Edghill celebrates women in tourism
Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill has recognised the contribution of women to tourism and urged that they be given equal opportunities in the industry. He stressed the...
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#BTColumn – Where is the Privatization Programme for the Sugar Industry?
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Anthony Wood As a former sugar-dominated agrarian economy, Barbados has...
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VOICE FOR RESIDENTS
SIR ROY URGES COMMUNITY NOT TO BACK DOWN IN JOE’S RIVER BATTLE, AS NEW COMMITTEE IS SET UP By Sheria Brathwaite A six-person committee has been established to represent St Joseph residents in the Joe’s...
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Oistins and West Terrace EVR centres close early due to fires
The Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) centres at Oistins, Christ Church, and West Terrace, St. James, has closed early today, Tuesday, March 14, due to fires affecting staff and customers. The...
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PAYDAY
$74 MILLION CASH PAYOUT NEXT MONTH FOR SERIES B BONDHOLDERS. A big cash windfall is coming for thousands of Barbadians who had to accept Series B bonds instead of money when the Government was strapped...
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Investment coming to town
By Marlon Madden Operators of the United States-based luxury boutique hotel chain Pendry Hotels and Resorts are to construct a multi-million dollar property on Barbados’ diamond coast, Prime Minister...
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PM’s well-wishers share budget hopes
By Anesta Henry Scores of people greeted Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, members of her Cabinet and other members of the House of Assembly on Tuesday afternoon when they arrived at Parliament to hear...
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Offer to cut BWA, QEH arrears if paid by September
Barbados Water Authority (BWA) customers who owe the state-owned corporation and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) have been given a chance by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to cut their debt by a...
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Gov’t takes action to stop bleeding of tax revenue
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced a crackdown on the “misuse and abuse” of duty-free shopping and breaches of tax concession rules that have resulted in millions of dollars in revenue losses....
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Tax ease
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced a reduction in fees associated with travel within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for a six-month period starting July 1, 2023. This move to reduce the travel...
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