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Scores of Barbadians will benefit from the Vincy/Bim Food Market initiative of two companies here and Vincentian farmers who have provided more than $10 000 worth of fruits, vegetables, and other ground provisions for people in need.During the handover of the produce to the Ministry of Elder Affairs and People Empowerment and the Kiwanis Club of Barbados North on Wednesday, CariGro Services Inc. and Multinational Wholesalers said they wanted to engage in a give back initiative to help Barbadians grappling with the high cost of living.“We recognised that there were some families in need and we have taken some of our items we have for sale from the region and internationally . . . . We understand that this is a trying time and we are willing to help and give our support,” said Antonio Waterman, managing director of the Six Roads, St Philip based Multinational Wholesalers where the handover took place.The produce includes bananas, avocados, onions, beets, kiwis, plantains, and yams. ....
A Government minister has asserted that despite the administration’s compact with the private sector that was aimed at reducing the high cost of living, the measure has not produced the expected relief since some companies have refused to hold up their end of the bargain.Minister of Elder Affairs and People Empowerment Kirk Humphrey on Wednesday appealed to the guilty parties to do the right thing.“I’ve seen in some of the bigger stores, prices that have not reflected the commitment that they made to the Government. I’ve seen it in smaller places as well. “I am making a plea for the sake of the country for people to reduce that profit margin so that the poor, the needy, the vulnerable, the elderly, the disabled, and the disenfranchised could eat. I am very concerned and very serious about it,” he told the media following a presentation of food supplies to his ministry and the Kiwanis Club of Barbados North by Carigro and Multinational Wholesalers, at the company’s headqu ....
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