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Although a shipping delay in the Caribbean has impacted businesses, some major retailers in Bridgetown say they are prepared for the expected demand this Yuletide season. Managing director of Abed’s, Eddy Abed, was one who gave that outlook yesterday as retailers opened their doors forSunday business. “We’ve had some issues this year with congestion in both Trinidad and Jamaica, which are the main hubs in the Caribbean for moving trade, …
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is awaiting a report with full details from the Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC) about the island-wide power outage on Tuesday. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Marsha Atherley-Ikechi said on Thursday that the utility regulator already received a preliminary report from the BLPC for its consideration, as required. However, in keeping with regulations, the full
By Shamar Blunt Managing Director of Abed’s, Eddy Abed, wants to see more being done by government and other stakeholders to stabilise the island’s energy grid in order to minimise future island-wide blackouts. The businessman said despite assurances from the Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P) over the last few years that the island’s electricity grid was being strengthened, blackouts have unfortunately
Scores of Barbadians took to The City on Wednesday to take advantage of the deals offered by the second VAT-free holiday ahead of the Christmas weekend. Businesses reported positive feedback from the public, with most seeing increased patronage as soon as operations began and stores opened. At Bridgetown Duty Free on Broad Street, Operations Manager Stacey Wharton, said that the day had been “extremely busy” from the beginning, with crowds …
Manufacturers and retailers of school uniforms have assured parents that the clothing they are awaiting to have their children outfitted for the new term will be here in a matter of days, and there is no need to panic.The assurance on Thursday came amid reports that customers had been making unrealistic demands of businesses and even verbally abusing staff over the unavailability of uniforms for next Monday’s start of school.Welcoming the Ministry of Education’s decision to relax the dress code until at least the end of September, the uniform providers said the items are on the way here.