Death rates up
Barbados’ population is officially in decline as the number of people dying each year surpasses those being born.
That is one of the main findings...
IMF reduces growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly lowered its economic growth forecast for Barbados.
Prior to last week’s Spring Meetings in Washington DC, the international...
Caribbean Export boosts businesses
BUSINESSES IN Barbados were among the beneficiaries as the Caribbean Export Development Agency, which is based here, facilitated millions of dollars in exports and...
‘Explore’ Oval’s investment potential
Barbadians must stop being “meek and mild and peaceful and polite” if they want their country to really reap the financial sweets from investments...
Eyes on cricket T20 World Cup
BEFORE BARBADOS HOSTED its first Cricket World Cup final in 2007, Barbadians expected the costs to outweigh the benefits. Research shows they felt differently...
Central Bank steps up fight against hackers
THE CENTRAL BANK OF BARBADOS is working with other regulators and its licensees to fortify the financial system against “inevitable” cyber attacks.
Tamara Hurley, Deputy...