Tag: politics
Move to streamline room levy collection
Government is moving towards more effective collection of taxes from Barbados’ shared economy tourism accommodation, as revenue from that sector continues to increase.
Minister in...
‘Tenure of President must be dealt with’
Government will be pressing on with parliamentary reform but Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says recommendations will not be implemented simply “for the sake...
Neil Rowe reappointed Deputy Speaker
Neil Rowe has been reappointed Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly following the resignation of Cynthia Forde.
The announcement was made during Tuesday’s sitting...
Government moving to cut million dollar pension to former prime minister
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday tabled legislation aimed at amending the Prime Minister’s Pension Act, which governs the payment...
Thorne rejects Govt’s offer to talk
There will be no discussions between the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) and the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) about anything, says DLP political leader Ralph...
Call to adjust profits in national interest
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has rejected claims made by businessman Andrew Bynoe that Government’s recent minimum wage increase will inevitably drive up food...