Two local businesses, Amalgamated Security Services (Barbados) Limited and Island Therapeutics Inc., have been granted approval to operate in the medicinal cannabis industry, the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) …
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InterCaribbean Airways boss suggests adjusted tax system for regional travel By Jenique Belgrave A regional airline executive believes the introduction of a two-tier tax system will help reduce the high …
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By Emmanuel Joseph Rehabilitation work has ground to a halt on the Old Eye Ward at Carlisle Bay, Lower Bay Street, The City where developer Allan Kinch has been ordered …
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Economist urges Gov’t to consider impact of raising age to get pension By Jenique Belgrave A senior economic consultant believes the Government should increase National Insurance Scheme (NIS) contribution rates …
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Leaders will come and go. The role and nature of leadership often appears more glamourous and exciting than the reality of the position. It has been argued that within the …
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Foster to spend six months at Dodds for theft Dwayne Irwin Foster, who pulled a knife at beachgoers after he was caught red-handed while stealing from a woman’s bag, has …
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National suicide hotline coming By Shamar Blunt Barbados will soon have a national mental health and suicide hotline. Chief Medical Officer Dr The Most Honourable Kenneth George made the announcement …
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Members of the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) will have two opportunities to share their opinion on the Government’s plans for pension reform, including its intention to raise the pensionable age …
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The Government minister responsible for the elderly has defended the Mia Mottley-led administration’s proposal to increase the age at which Barbadians are eligible for a pension from the state. Speaking …
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Government will soon create a new agency to lead the charge of transforming derelict buildings and vacant lots into housing solutions for Barbadians, and it has already received funding to …