$12M Offered for Properties Auctioned by BRA
The Barbados Revenue Authority has this week received more than 12 million dollars in bids for 16 properties sold over two days to recover 4.3 million dollars in land-tax owed by the former owners. Six properties were auctioned off on Wednesday and today seven more were sold today at the auction held at Sky Mall. […]
Entertainment Icon Laid to Rest
Family, friends and well-wishers of the late Richard Stoute today paid their final respects to the entertainment icon. The renowned founder of the Richard Stoute Teen Talent Contest was laid to rest following his funeral service at the Wildey Gymnasium. The service began this morning with a number of speeches and musical tributes. Prime Minister […]
Portvale Workers Await Notice Money as BAMC Changes to Private Company
The state-owned Barbados Agricultural Management Company (BAMC) is reportedly due to cease operations on Monday December 18th to be replaced by a new private company. But, some workers are complaining of how the matter has been handled and what they say is failure to pay some monies due by the date promised. Some of roughly […]
Dengue Cases still Increasing/Respiratory Outbreak Declines
The Ministry of Health reports a decline in a recent outbreak of respiratory illness but dengue cases continue to rise. The ministry says in an update issued today that it has noted a decrease in respiratory illness up to the week ending November 25th. However, the public is being encouraged to continue good respiratory hygiene, […]