Submitted by Due Diligence
That the largest privately held company in Barbados, a fast food business comprising, 15 restaurants, 10 drive-thrus, 8 playgrounds and a manufacturing plant, employing almost 800 Barbadians continues to grow surely indicates that, despite 5,000-6,000 public sector employees being added to the unemployed, all is well and the people have lots of discretionary income to spend.
Interesting too, that the ribbon cutters were Chefette employees,. And interesting that Chefette placed emphasis on the commitment of staff, stressing that the continued success of the Warrens branch was due to their hard work, as well as continued support of customers and suppliers. That there is no mention of any Ministers or other politicians at the ribbon cutting is indeed rare in Barbados. And that there is no mention of Government concessions, suggests that the Haloutes have done it without the support of the taxpayer.
DD wonders why Government found it necessary to extend 40 years of tax concessions to the largest (privately owned) operator of resorts in the Caribbean, when a Trini from a poor beginning has become the largest employer in Barbados apparently using his own money. DD also wonders what concessions were extended to Bizzy’s Burger King induce them to do business in Barbados.
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And on a roll:-
Another entrepreneur from Trinidad establishing a new food business to employ Barbadians – see link to Buzo’s opening soon. Again, no mention of thanks to Government for concessions. Now those Barbadians (and visitors) of the Muslim culture will have a place to dine out because “most of the meat will be Halal just to make sure that we can feed everybody in every culture.”
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