Abrahams: Business as usual today

A 24-year-old Christ Church man is Barbados’ latest murder victim – homicide number eleven for the year so far. The police say the victim is Derriko St. Hill of 2nd Avenue, Vauxhall. He was reportedly stabbed to death about...

The Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) has described the budgets as being holistic and inclusive in its focus. Chairman of BPSA, Dr. Trisha Tannis confirmed the private sector support, as part of the Social Partnership, for the missions’ approach...

Opposition leader, Ralph Thorne, in a marathon reply to the budget has accused government of squandering millions of dollars under the HOPE housing project, alleged that agriculture is being destroyed, that the work of the Public Accounts Committee is...

Chief executive officer of Time Out Car Rentals, Eon Gill believes that government’s new 10 dollar per day levy on rentals will encourage more pirating in the industry. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn yesterday announced that...

Jackie White, partner of national hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, has died. Starcom Network News understands that White, 73, died today at their home in Highgate Gardens, St. Michael after battling a lengthy illness. Sir Garry's grandson,...

Government has announced a wide range of concessions to individuals and businesses in its 2025 budget calling it sharing the bounty. Delivering the budgetary statement and financial proposals, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn commenced his presentation...