Banking Hurdles Stall B’dos Attempts at Medical Marijuana Industry
U.S. banking hurdles have stalled Barbados’ efforts to establish a medical marijuana industry despite government spending 17 million dollars over four and a half years on the project. This has been disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, responding to questions from Opposition leader Ralph Thorne during the estimates debate in the […]
New PSV Head Wants Stricter Permit Vetting
The Association of Public Transport Operators is calling for increased oversight in the issuance of licenses to Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators. The newly elected Chairman of the association, Anwar Nana, has stated that their primary objective is to address the behaviour of PSV operators and improve the safety and efficiency of the country’s transportation […]
More Estimates Clashes/Agriculture in Focus
Opposition leader Ralph Thorne continues to clash with the government side in the estimates debate and has accused the administration of being less than forthright with the public in its presentation – a charge rejected by the government side. The exchanges occurred as the focus turned to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security during […]
Digicel Behaviour “Vulgar” Says Symmonds
MP for St. James Central, Kerrie Symmonds has chastised telecommunications company Digicel over the controversial cell tower that has been erected in his constituency. Government says no permission was given for its erection and residents of Olive Lodge Road, St. James have threatened to protest if the cell tower is not removed. Mr. Symmonds tells […]