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Markets, enterprise, and economic developments.
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"Twenty-one delegates from Scotland and the UK are visiting Barbados to explore business opportunities. The Trade and Investment Mission aims to deepen business ties and attract foreign investment."
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St James North MP Edmund Hinkson emphasizes the need for harsher penalties for businesses failing to contribute to the National Insurance Scheme despite deducting from employees' pay.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank approves the replacement of the Queen's image on the Eastern Caribbean currency with an emblem representing ECCB member countries, providing a more inclusive reflection of the ECCU.
Barbados is no longer experiencing an egg shortage, with 972,000 eggs arriving last week and more shipments available if needed, says the Barbados Egg and Poultry Producers' Association.
"The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) maintains its decision to deny the full electricity rate increase requested by Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P), pending a final order that will determine potential refunds."
