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Private Sector praises budget

March 12, 2025
6:21 pm

The Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) has described the budgets as being holistic and inclusive in its focus.

Chairman of BPSA, Dr. Trisha Tannis confirmed the private sector support, as part of the Social Partnership, for the missions’ approach to governance and social development.

She said there could be no objection to any measures aimed to develop the well-being and quality of life for Barbadians, including support for paternity leave for males, and the other measures that specifically touched and concerned the vulnerable and all households in Barbados.

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