Several initiatives are on the cards to stimulate greater interest in farming, while enhancing Barbados’ food security. These plans for the were outlined by Governor General Dame Sandra Mason as she delivered the Throne Speech, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre,...
Government will assist farmers in providing food and other essential items for our tables through a low-rate financing initiative. (Stock Photo) With Government set to recapitalise FundAccess with $20 million and the Trust Loan programme with a further $10 million to...
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason pointed out that there will be the implementation of a $40 million COVID Relief programme, which will run for the next year. (Stock Photo) Jobs creation; the provision of a social safety net for youth, seniors, and the vulnerable;...
During her delivery of the Throne Speech, Governor General Dame Sandra Mason disclosed plans for proposed High Commissions in Kenya and Ghana, an Embassy in the United Arab Emirates and a Consulate at Casablanca, Morocco. (E. Brooks) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is...
The BEST Plan is the largest fiscal stimulus package being offered to the country at a maximum value of $300 million. (Stock Photo) In order to counteract the impact of COVID-19 on the country’s tourism sector, Government has agreed to implement a stimulus package...
