by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Sep 17, 2020 | Top Stories
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...
by Julie Carrington | Sep 17, 2020 | Top Stories
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason pointed out that the possession of cannabis would still be unlawful and punishable, but there would be a new approach to how the offender is treated. (Stock Photo) Government will soon be amending the Drug Abuse (Prevention And...
by BGIS | Sep 16, 2020 | Top Stories
The NCSA will continue its efforts to reduce the number of people who are addicted and continue to use and abuse substances. (Stock photo) The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA), through its counselling service, is committed to the treatment and recovery of...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 16, 2020 | Top Stories
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason explained that the Barbados digital identification would allow Barbadians to establish an authenticated digital and physical presence. (Stock Photo) Technology will be the driving force to make services more accessible to members of...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 16, 2020 | Top Stories
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason said the new Immigration Bill would combine options for descendants of Barbadians to obtain citizenship. (Stock photo) Government has outlined plans to tackle a declining birth rate and address the human resource deficit of 80,000...