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Mortgages rule loans sector

The continued expansion in mortgages to facilitate the increased...

Growing risks threaten financial stability

Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are...

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find...

Economy in ‘position of strength’

Faster investment execution, stronger productivity, and improved traded -sector...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to...

Walters: Fix NHC problems

Transferring ownership of National Housing Corporation (NHC) terrace units to long-standing tenants does not mean Government’s job is finished, says Opposition Senator Ryan Walters. Noting...

We must prepare for AI, says Nicholls

The world of work is changing rapidly and Government must be prepared to adapt so that the rights of Barbadians, including their incomes, are...

BiMPay issues ‘should be sorted’ by next pay day

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is hopeful that the technical issues which resulted in some Government workers receiving their salaries late will be resolved...

21% more for food and drink

Barbadians have been paying about 21 per cent more for food and non-alcoholic beverages since 2020, with lower income households “likely disproportionately impacted” by the...

Barbados tops CDB evaluation

Barbados has stood out as the strongest performers among five Caribbean countries benefiting from policy-based loans (PBLs) provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). That...

New system coming to shore-up country’s security

The effort to secure Barbados’ borders is intensifying, with the Immigration Department preparing to introduce “a modern system of facial recognition”, among other measures. Chief...

Technical issues behind arrivals data error 

Senior officials involved in the compilation and publication of visitor arrivals data are assuring Barbadians that there is noreason to question the accuracy of...

Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

‘Strong year’ for AffinityPlus

Another leading credit union is reporting a strong financial year. AffinityPlus Credit Union Limited, which held its 42nd annual general meeting on Saturday, said the...

‘Challenging time’ for Barbados Farms

Barbados Farms Limited (BFL), one of the country’s longstanding growers of sugar cane and food crops, is relying on its parent company Sagicor for...