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Social Share Close to 8 000 entrepreneurs and micro business owners in Barbados have applied for the financial aid promised by Government to tide them over the two weeks of national pause. The House of Assembly yesterday approved an emergency drawdown of $3.5 million from a supplementary amount in the 2020-2021 Estimates, to assist those who will be affected by the lockdown which runs from today to February 17. Minister of Small Business Kerrie Symmonds said since his announcement of the promised relief last Thursday, 7 827 applications had been received online and more continued to come i...

Govt firm on eatery closures, open on compensation Article by January 29, 2021 A cry from some restaurateurs for them to be allowed to remain open for curbside pickups and deliveries during the impending lockdown failed to move Government to reconsider their closure but they are being promised consideration for some form of compensation. Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerrie Symmonds had earlier revealed that financial assistance would be given to a variety of small businesses including village shops, vendors, barbers and hair salons, which will also be sh...

‘Don’t shut Bajans out of cannabis biz’ Article by Government is being urged to ensure Barbadians are included in its medicinal cannabis industry. Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) spokesperson on health Courie Cox has appealed to Government to give nationals a discounted licence fee as well as financial support to allow them to take part fully in the fast-growing industry. Chief executive officer of the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has revealed that 15 applications had been received thus far. But, Cox said it was telling that...