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Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However,...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Financial services group Sagicor Financial Company Limited, including its...

BiMPay ‘right move’

Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge is again...

Fees fuel bank profits

Commercial banks are consistently making a large share of...

Financial markets ‘rebound from Iran war’

Global financial markets have rebounded from the disruptions caused...

Fired up despite setback

Authenticity, consistency, discipline, high standards and quality are all key ingredients for seasoned Bajan chef turned entrepreneur Ryan Hill. So when he wanted to take...

Barbados gives OECD assurance

Government has told the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that it will continue advancing key reforms so that Barbados can more effectively exchange...

WIBISCO’s profits dip in difficult year

The West India Biscuit Company Limited’s (WIBISCO) profitability has declined following what its chairman Chloe Bermudez has called a difficult year impacted by “significant...

GraceKennedy expands Barbados dealings

Jamaican food and financial services conglomerate GraceKennedy Limited (GK) is growing its business dealings with Barbados as part of its Caribbean expansion strategy. GK group...

BL&P’s appeal should be refused, says lawyer

The Fair Trading Commission’s (FTC) electricity rate decision is on “solid ground”, contrary to the arguments of Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P). This is...

ICBL earns $10.6m

The Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) is reporting a significant increase in profits. Chairman Joe Poulin, reporting on the nine-month period ended September 30, said...

Barbados, Ghana chambers partner

Barbados has taken another significant step towards boosting trade and economic ties with Africa, this time via the business community. The Barbados Chamber of Commerce...

BRA guidance for financiers

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) has found that some local financial institutions are falling short of the procedural requirements needed to effectively share specific...

High demand for BOSS+

Barbadians have shown their renewed appetite for Government paper by acquiring $200 million in Barbados Optional Savings Bonds Plus (BOSS+) in less than six...

Economists warn Govt of divestment impact on public

Government is being warned that it could end up on the wrong road with divestment of the “technically insolvent” Transport Board, if the needs...