NUPW: Mixed bag
The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) is disappointed there was no reduction in taxes announced in Monday’s Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals.
However, general...
Debt not out of hand, says Mia
Barbados’ debt is not galloping out of control, declared Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.
This was the context on which she set the tone for...
Barbados’ agriculture needs urgent support – Opposition Leader
Barbados’ agricultural sector is in dire need of support, and the lack of food security is a threat to the country’s security, says Opposition...
Opposition Leader criticizes Barbados’ economy, identifies disincentives
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne says, unlike statements made to the contrary, Barbados is not abuzz, nor is its economy performing well.
Thorne, who was delivering...
Opposition leader warns Government of Barbados to leave education alone
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has warned the Government of Barbados to keep its hands off education.
He said they should not go ahead with the...
Education transformation pushed back to 2026
The much touted education transformation has been pushed back by a year.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the disclosure as she dealt with...