Hoteliers Upbeat About Winter
Tourism officials are upbeat about the upcoming winter tourist season. Chair of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, Renee Coppin explained that this season’s performance is expected to surpass last winter’s. She was speaking during the BHTA’s fourth quarterly meeting at the Hilton Barbados Resort today. She added that the staging of the T20 Cricket […]
PM Mottley Promises Tax Refunds Soon
The eagerly awaited income tax refunds should soon be paid. That assurance has been given by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley who was speaking during a question and answer session following a wide-ranging address to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Miss Motley touched on a number of matters including the income tax refunds, an […]
Retailers Preparing for Any VAT-Free Day
Businesses are preparing for the possibility of a VAT free day. Although, none has been officially announced some businesses are putting things in place to accommodate any Vat Free Day. Chief Operating Officer of Popular Discount, McArthur Barrow, says he awaits official notification to adequately prepare for the day. Chief Operating Officer of Popular Discount, […]
Police Trying to Locate Woman
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Christina Baksh, formerly of Hunte Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael. Christina Baksh is asked to urgently contact Inspector Rodney Inniss at the Communications & Public Affairs Department at telephone numbers 437-3885 or 836-0976
BRA Auctions Off More Properties
The Barbados Revenue Authority is seeking around 3 million dollars in arrears from delinquent property owners. Several people turned up this morning at Sky mall as the Revenue Authority held its first of two auctions. Acting Director of Audit and Compliance at the BRA, Angela Durham said they were forced to auction the properties following […]
Six Year Old Dies Four Months After Being Struck By ZR
A six year old girl has died four months after being struck by a route taxi while crossing the road near her home at Marine Road, Bush Hall, St. Michael. Trecia Deane, the grandmother of Jazmine Clarke, tells Starcom Network News the little girl passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the earl hours […]