Private Sector Head Wants End of Mask Mandate For Schools
The Barbados Private Sector Association supports the government’s removal of the general mask mandate and the decision to end the covid-19 travel protocols. Chairman of the BPSA, Trisha Tannis, tells Starcom Network News the relaxation of the mask mandate was overdue. However, she is concerned about mask-wearing still being required in schools. Chairman of the […]
BL&P Warns of Implications If Rate Hike Not Granted
Barbados Light and Power’s Managing Director Roger Blackman warned there might be implications for service if the rate hike is not granted. The Barbados Light and Power Company’s Managing Director Roger Blackman.
Minister & Chamber of Commerce Want National Dialogue on Prices
Both the Chamber of Commerce and the Minister of People Empowerment Kirk Humphrey are proposing a national discussion on ways to reduce the cost of living. This comes as Mr. Humphrey walks back comments that appeared to suggest some businesses weren’t honouring their pact with the government to try to keep down food prices. Mr. […]
Tourism Stakeholders and the Business Sector Satisfied with Relaxed Protocols
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association says it is elated with the government’s decision to remove the mask mandate and to remove all covid-19 travel protocols, effective midnight last night. This reaction follows Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw’s announcement during a media conference at Illaro Court last evening. Ms. Bradshaw revealed however that mask-wearing would […]