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Airport Wage Standoff: NUPW workers staged a protest at Grantley Adams, saying GAIA Inc. has stalled on a 20% wage increase proposal for nearly five months, with management still not returning to the bargaining table. Gun Justice Push: A High Court judge blasted a two-year delay in a “simple” gun case, insisting similar matters be fast-tracked to the High Court within 90 days to stop firearm violence from “running away.” Fire Safety Upgrade: The Barbados Fire Service commissioned a new 45-metre aerial ladder, restoring high-rise firefighting capacity after years without a functioning unit. Economic Signals: BPSA says Barbados’ first-quarter performance was positive, pointing to GDP expansion and steady private sector activity. Regional Watch: Caribbean governments are gearing up for the 2026 hurricane season, with forecasts suggesting a less active year due to El Nino, but officials remain on high alert. Tax Reform Gains: ECLAC reports tax revenues rose across much of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024, with Barbados among the biggest improvers.

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ALKALINE ANNOUNCED AS CO-HEADLINER FOR TIPSY MUSIC FESTIVAL BARBADOS 2026

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BPSA describes Barbados’ first-quarter economic performance as positive

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