By Marlon Madden
As Barbadians await word from the Government on a possible new compact with the private sector to help ease the cost of living, the island’s main advocacy group is urging authorities to be vigilant and ensure any new deal actually benefits consumers.
Executive Director of the Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) Maureen Holder told Barbados TODAY that was crucial
By Marlon Madden
A former central bank governor is urging the Barbados Government and others in the region to rethink their borrowing strategies, suggesting that policy-based loans should be avoided since their results over the years have been disappointing.
Economist Dr DeLisle Worrell gave the advice, while excusing such loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
By Marlon Madden
A six-member Integrity Commission is to be established under the new integrity legislation.
According to the Integrity in Public Life Bill which was laid in Parliament on Tuesday, the Integrity Commission will consist of a chairman, an attorney-at-law, a chartered or certified accountant, a member of the clergy who is appointed by the President after consultation with the Prime
By Marlon Madden
A revamped Integrity in Public Life Bill went before Parliament on Tuesday outlining heavy fines for those found guilty of an offence under the legislation and a threat of disqualification from holding public office by guilty parties.
“Specified individuals” face the possibility of being fined as much as $50,000 or in some cases, they can be jailed for up
By Marlon Madden
Lawmakers are about to take another shot at passing anti-corruption legislation – this time, adding future judges, directors of public prosecution, and auditors general to the list of high-ranking individuals in public office who will have to declare their assets.
Word of this has come from Attorney General Dale Marshall, who disclosed during a post-Cabinet media briefing at Ilaro