VAT-Free Rush Expected
Businesses were today preparing in anticipation of a big turnout of customers for VAT-free day tomorrow. President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Anthony Branker, tells Starcom Network News a key focus is on readying informational technology systems and ensuring they are stocked up. He expects a large turnout of shoppers tomorrow […]
Plant Stoppage Resolved
Management of Roberts Manufacturing and officials of the Barbados Workers Union met this morning to resolve an industrial relations issue at a section of the Lower Estate, St. Michael plant. There was a work stoppage but the exact cause remains unclear. Sources indicate that the matter was resolved during discussions with the company’s management and […]
Thousands of Families in Need
Government’s pressing ahead with a plan to assist around one thousand vulnerable families. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, expects to roll out the massive programme by February. He tells Starcom Network News many people are in need and this has significantly increased this year. His comments came this morning following a […]
Businesses Expect Massive VAT-Free Day Turnout
Businesses are preparing in anticipation of a big turnout of customers for VAT-free day tomorrow. President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Anthony Branker, tells Starcom Network News a key focus is on readying informational technology systems and ensuring they are stocked up. He expects a large turnout of shoppers tomorrow as people […]