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The Minister responsible for Energy and Business, under the powers conferred on her by Section 3 of the Miscellaneous Controls Act, Cap. 329, has increased the retail price of gasoline (petrol) to BDS $4.22 per litre, and the retail price of diesel to BDS $3.47 per litre.

These price adjustments are effective from Monday, September 4th, 2023.

Effective September 1st, 2023, corporate and business customers at First Caribbean will be charged a fee of $1 for each money transfer to accounts held at other local banks. This applies to both Automated Clearing House (ACH) and Instant Payment (RTP) transactions.

For more information, see the Schedule of Charges page on the First Caribbean website.

The Minister responsible for Energy and Business, under the powers conferred on her by Section 3 of the Miscellaneous Controls Act, Cap. 329, has increased the retail price of gasoline (petrol) to BDS $4.08 per litre, and the retail price of diesel to BDS $3.33 per litre.

These price adjustments are effective from Monday, August 7th, 2023.

Please be advised there are three upcoming bank holidays, during which many businesses will be closed:

CARICOM 50th Anniversary Day on July 31st, 2023.

Emancipation Day on August 1st, 2023.

Kadooment Day on August 7th, 2023.

Following the passing of The Right Honourable Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, K.A., P.C., members of the public are advised that a Book of Condolence has been made available at the following locations for persons who wish to sign the book:

• Lobby at the Parliament Buildings, Trafalgar Street, Bridgetown
  Opening Hours: 9 am – 5 pm
  Opening Dates: Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 until Thursday, July 13th, 2023
• Lobby at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Conference Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael
  Opening Hours: 7 am – 7 pm
  Opening Dates: Thursday, July 6th, 2023 until Thursday, July 13th, 2023
• George Street Auditorium, Belleville, St. Michael
  Opening Hours: 10 am – 5 pm
  Opening Dates: Monday, July 10, 2023 until Thursday July 13, 2023