Recognising the financial strain multiple births place on families, government will be providing financial assistance to these parents until the children reach age five. In announcing the Multiple Births Cash

Continue readingGovernment proposes Child Wealth Fund

Government will begin a national consultation on traffic congestion next week as it moves to address growing concerns about gridlock across Barbados. Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn, speaking during the presentation

Continue readingNational consultation on traffic to begin next week

The Government will establish two dedicated gun courts and introduce tax concessions on security equipment as part of new measures to address the escalation in gun violence. Minister of Finance

Continue readingGovernment announces gun courts and tax breaks for security systems

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Small Craft Warning and High Surf Advisory for Barbados The advisory, issued Monday evening, said conditions are expected to persist through midweek,

Continue readingSmall Craft Warning and High Surf Advisory remain in effect for Barbados

Increases to the Reverse Tax Credit (RTC) and Compensatory Income Credit (CIC) for the 2025 income year, aimed at putting more money back into the pockets of lower- and middle-income

Continue readingReverse Tax Credit increased for lower-income earners

Government has announced measures to protect Barbadians from rising energy costs. Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL) has locked in the price of heavy fuel oil, which powers electricity generators,

Continue readingGovernment moves to cushion impact of rising fuel costs

Barbados’ debt-to-GDP ratio has fallen significantly, Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn announced today during the presentation of the Annual Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement today in the House of Assembly.

Continue readingBarbados’ debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 93.3%, Minister Straughn Says

Key Points of the 2026-27 Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement as delivered by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn on March 16, 2026. This is the first Budget being presented by

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Muslims in Barbados and across the Caribbean will observe Eid-ul-Fitr this week, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayers, and charity. The festival’s start will

Continue readingMuslims in Barbados prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

Police have confirmed the identities of two men found shot inside a vehicle in Cambridge, St. Joseph on Sunday. The deceased are Keshane Bynoe, 30, of Sandbox Avenue, Bayville, and

Continue readingTwo men identified following fatal shooting in Cambridge, St. Joseph