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Pitch to boost business facilitation

The global business sector is keen to continue working...

Barbados helping to spearhead US$500m disaster emergency fund

Barbados is playing a leading role in an international...

Global tensions ‘driving up costs’

Until geopolitical issues, including wars in major international markets...

Power hike concern

Questions and concerns are being raised about the fuel-related...

Accountants target social change

Finance is emerging at the frontline of social change...

Fuel surge to blame

Barbadians will have to dig deeper into their pockets...

C&W three-year cap

Barbadian households and businesses with a standalone fixed telephone service from Cable & Wireless (Barbados) Limited (C& W) will be spared price increases for...

Watson taking on BL&P

Attorney and intervenor Tricia Watson is opposing Barbados Light & Power Company Ltd’s (BL& P) application for a regulatory exemption related to the fulfilment...

Greenidge: Debt on good track

The international monetary fund (IMF) has concluded that Government’s debt is sustainable and Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge agrees with this assessment. More than...

2025 prospects ‘looking bright’

Barbados is set for a thriving 2025, driven by growth in tourism, sustainable development, and a progressive business environment. That is the view of chartered...

Not an unfair move by banks, says Greenidge

The Central Bank does not believe a decision by some commercial banks to reduce their in-branch operating hours is being unfair to customers. Central Bank...

Caution on salary hikes

With salary negotiations for public sector workers expected this year, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge says any increase in pay for them should...

Trump policies ‘can impact growth’

Barbados' economy grew for a third consecutive year in 2024 and Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge expects this “good news” to continue this...

Climate ‘threatening tourism jobs’

Climate change a big threat to jobs in Barbados and the Caribbean, especially tourism related employment. That warning comes from the International Labour Organisation (ILO),...

Implementation help for Barbados

Government will not be left on its own to execute the US$54 million Beryl Emergency Response and Recovery Project over the next four years. Lilia...

Light bill hike

Customers of the Barbados Light & Power Co. (BL&P) ended 2024 and started the new year with higher electricity bills linked to increased fuel...