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Markets, enterprise, and economic developments.
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WIBISCO's 2024 financial year saw a decrease in net income due to higher taxes, with corporation tax increasing to nine percent. Despite this, revenue increased by five percent to $78.4 million.
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Barbados celebrates 58 years of Independence and 3rd Republic anniversary. Achievements include sovereignty, removal of British monarch, and initiatives for economic reform and citizen empowerment.
Rihanna dazzles in a white gown and wrap heels at the 2024 Footwear News Achievement Awards in NYC with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. The event celebrates industry talents and collaborations.
The dairy industry in Barbados receives a significant boost with the arrival of 180 pregnant heifers from Canada, aiming to enhance milk production and livestock welfare through a transformative initiative.
Barbados launches the SMARTER project to convert agricultural waste into bioenergy, aiming to diversify energy sources and reduce fossil fuel dependence. The initiative supports the country's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030.
