Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says repairing the Barbados brand is far more expensive than refunding visitors who have been inconvenienced by delayed test results beyond 72 hours.
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Hoteliers want clarity about Government’s offer to pay accommodation costs
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) said late Tuesday that it was still waiting to get clarity from Government about its decision to cover the cost of accommodation for persons in hotel quarantine awaiting COVID-19 test results for an extended period.
Read moreSandals regains approval as COVID-19 quarantine hotel
Sandals Barbados is back on the Ministry of Health’s list of accommodations approved as COVID-19 quarantine hotels, days after being removed.
Read moreWilliams Industries invests on desal plant
Williams industries has invested a further 23 million dollars in its desalination plant on the Mighty Grynner highway.
Read morePrivate sector association happy ABC system not implemented
Government’s decision not to reintroduce the alphabet shopping system is being well received by the Head of the Barbados Private Sector Association, Edward Clarke.
Read moreBHTA head supports measure against quarantine breakers
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association supports bringing the full weight of the law against any person who breaks quarantine.
Read moreFuel Prices To Increase From Midnight, January 3
Consumers will pay more for fuel, effective midnight, January 3.
Read morePrivate sector responds to restrictions
Reaction to tougher restrictions imposed by the government on Thursday in light of ten new positive Covid-19 cases which includes five locals.
Read moreFTC’s Report On November 2019 Electricity Outages
The Fair Trading Commission will share its summary of its Final Findings Report on the island-wide power outages which occurred on November 18 and 19, 2019.
Read moreEntrepreneurship scheme sees some bright sparks
It has been a challenging year for the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, but several bright sparks have been seen over the past few months.
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