Stores/hotels optimistic about Crop Over business
The resumption of the Crop Over festival this year is good news for this country’s retail stores, especially those in the fabric business Eddie Abed, Managing Director of Abeds Stores, tells Starcom Network News the return of Kadooment should be a boost to business. Meantime, hotels who have reported improved occupancy since the start of […]
BMA: sweet drink tax will hurt businesses
The Barbados Manufactures’ Association (BMA) says it is deeply concerned about the recent announcement of a tax increase on sugar-sweetened beverages. The BMA said in a statement today that the proposed tax increase to 20% effective April 1st will severely impact manufacturers that it says create thousands of good-paying jobs and provide economic stability for […]
Education stakeholders mull full return to face to face
Teachers and parents representatives met this morning with top officials of the ministry of education as some may be ready for the full resumption of face to face classes by the next school term provided there is no drastic change in the covid-19 situation here. The phased return to face to face commenced on February […]