by Joy-Ann Gill | Sep 18, 2020 | Top Stories
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,...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Sep 18, 2020 | Top Stories
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...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Sep 18, 2020 | Top Stories
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;...
by Sharon Austin | Sep 18, 2020 | Top Stories
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, said the BEST Plan was the kind of critical public policy response needed in the current economic environment. (FP) Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, has emphasised the importance of the Barbados...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Sep 18, 2020 | Top Stories
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...