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Walters: Fix NHC problems

Transferring ownership of National Housing Corporation (NHC) terrace units...

We must prepare for AI, says Nicholls

The world of work is changing rapidly and Government...

BiMPay issues ‘should be sorted’ by next pay day

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is hopeful that the...

21% more for food and drink

Barbadians have been paying about 21 per cent more...

Barbados tops CDB evaluation

Barbados has stood out as the strongest performers among...

New system coming to shore-up country’s security

The effort to secure Barbados’ borders is intensifying, with...

Call to develop reinsurance fund

Government is being urged to establish a reinsurance fund to ensure that persons with disabilities are able to secure insurance when they need it. Opposition...

Caricom, India bond ‘promising’

Barbados and other Caribbean economies could benefit from a “promising” increase in relations with India, but there are some potential obstacles to their deeper...

Business loans set to rebound

The Government-owned Enterprise Growth Fund Limited (EGFL), which has now provided about half billion dollars in funding to small and medium-sized firms since its...

Capitalise on improving economy, urges Governor

Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge is calling for a major injection of investment this year, especially from the private sector, on the heels...

Tax changes ‘could boost Govt’s revenue’

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) staff has tabled a number of fiscal policy suggestions, including property and value added tax (VAT) policy changes, it...

Economy ‘lacking innovation boost’

Barbados must adopt more technological innovations if it wants to reverse lagging productivity and unlock more economic growth. That is the assessment of Cloe Ortiz...

Near-term outlook ‘remains positive’

Barbados’ Hurricane Beryl related costs are an estimated BDS$193 million but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects it will have an overall “moderate” impact on the...

Profitable year for CIBC Caribbean

CIBC Caribbean, which operates in Barbados and several other regional markets, is reporting a US$277.5 million profit in 2024 as part of what chief...

Barbados ‘needs childcare investment’

Two Barbadian economists are making a case for more investment in universal childcare in Barbados, arguing that such a move would have positive spin-off...

Bonus pay ‘conditional’

Some employees in Barbados will be taking home their traditional Christmas bonus this year. However, the message of Nicholas Roberts, president of the Human Resources Association of...