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Panel of legal and business experts discuss thriving in evolving labor laws at Barbados Employers’ Confederation meeting. Emphasis on collaboration, compliance, and adapting to legislative changes for businesses to succeed.
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Barbados earned $400 million in corporation tax from international entities last year, strengthening its tax regime to avoid being labeled an offshore tax haven. Minister Cummins emphasized compliance and transparency.
EU regulators are investigating Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram for potential breaches of child safety rules under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over harmful content and behavioral addictions in children.
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) will host the annual Caribbean Travel Forum on May 20 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, focusing on the region's tourism landscape and industry insights. Key speakers include travel writer Doug Lansky and CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig.
Paving begins on phase one of White Hill, St. Andrew under the Scotland District Road and Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Ministry of Transport and Works and contractors advise route planning.
