Tag: government
Minimum wage increase to take effect June 1
Cabinet has decided that the national minimum wage increase will proceed on June 1.
Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, Colin Jordan, said...
Friends of Democracy to become a full political party
The Friends of Democracy intends to hold government officials accountable and keep them on their toes.
First vice chairman Ricardo Harrison gave that pledge after...
SOEs earmarked for reform
Government may have to bail out five state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that are not in the best of financial health.
They are the Queen Elizabeth Hospital...
Duty-free call from dentists
President of the Barbados Dental Association Dr Vidya Armogan is again urging Government to eliminate duties and value added tax (VAT) on imported dental...
Govt cuts fees on late returns
Government is eliminating the late filing fee for zero returns with respect to income tax and value added tax and also reducing the late...
Call for Govt to control cost of electricity
Government has a responsibility to not only set policy and put regulations in place, but ensure the cost of electricity is controlled so...