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Barbados · BarbadosThe Barbados Defence Force (BDF) will conduct a Mass Casualty Simulation Exercise from Tuesday, April 2, to Wednesday, April 3. It will begin at 3:00 p.m. on April 2, and conclude at 12:30 p.m. on April 3. The simulation exercise will be conducted in the areas of Heywood’s Beach, St. Peter; Conrad Hunte Sports Club, St Andrew; Ermy Bourne Highway, St. Andrew; and Saddle Back, St. Joseph. BDF personnel and other emergency services will be parti…See the Story
BDF to conduct simulation exercise on April 2 & 3
Taxes · BarbadosThe Barbados Revenue Authority (the BRA) is advising that tax filing season for 2023 begins on April 1 this year and is reminding the public that income tax returns should be filed online at https://tamis.bra.gov.bb. All self-employed persons, employees who earned above $25,000 in 2023, as well as pensioners with an annual income above $45,000 are required to file a Personal Income Tax (PIT) return. The deadline for filing 2023 Personal Income …See the Story
Barbadians reminded to file taxes online as filing season starts
Barbados · BarbadosBelow is the full statement by Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams: I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Ismail Patel, a founding member of the Roving Response Team in Barbados with Call Sign RT1. In 1994, his foresight, with others like Yousf Dokrak, et al., for the need to have a team of able-bodied resource persons who could provide, in the initial stages, logistical support to the Department of Emergency Man…See the Story
Minister Abrahams' statement on Ismail Patel's passing
Christ Church · Christ ChurchA few weeks ago, the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) informed customers in parts of Christ Church and St. Philip that they may receive their February water bills after the respective payment due dates. This matter was only resolved recently, and might unfortunately result in customers receiving two (2) water bills with payment due dates that are very close. In order to avoid this, the Authority has opted to issue the water bills for March, which …See the Story
Water bills for March to include February charges
Barbados · BarbadosThe Barbados Water Authority (BWA) informs businesses near The Shallow Draft at the Bridgetown Port that the BWA will be making a connection and installing a hydrant in the area over the weekend. The work is scheduled to be conductedbetween 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 30th and 4:00 am on Sunday, March 31st. As a result, customers operating within the Shallow Draft Compound may be impacted by low pressure or a water outage during these hours. The …See the Story
BWA making a connection at the Bridgetown Port
Barbados · BarbadosThe St Michael man who was earlier this month on trial in the No. 4A Supreme Court, accused of having sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 14 between November 1 and 30, 2008, has been found guilty. A jury unanimously reached that verdict Tuesday afternoon, after retiring for just over an hour and a-half. He remains on bail until May 28, by which time his pre-sentencing report should be completed. The complainant, who is now 25, testif…See the Story
Guilty of having sex with minor
Barbados · BarbadosOne month after the closure of Lester Vaughan School, teachers and concerned parents will have a chance to meet with the Ministry of Education to hear what will be the next move. The ministry gave that assurance yesterday after they were pressed by parents who questioned the state of affairs at the Cane Garden, St Thomas institution. Their questions, many of which were highlighted in a letter, written by the Parent-Teachers Association (PTA), ca…See the Story