Shawn Cumberbatch

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Pitch to boost business facilitation

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

Barbados helping to spearhead US$500m disaster emergency fund

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

Global tensions ‘driving up costs’

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

Power hike concern

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

Accountants target social change

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

Fuel surge to blame

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Barbadians will have to dig deeper into their pockets...
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Caricom, India bond ‘promising’

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

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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...
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Capitalise on improving economy, urges Governor

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Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge is calling for a major injection of investment this year, especially from the private sector, on the heels...
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Tax changes ‘could boost Govt’s revenue’

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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...
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Economy ‘lacking innovation boost’

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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...
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Near-term outlook ‘remains positive’

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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...
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Profitable year for CIBC Caribbean

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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...
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Barbados ‘needs childcare investment’

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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...
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Bonus pay ‘conditional’

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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...
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Barbados cleared to receive another draw-down

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Government is about to receive another US$56 million ($112 million ) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s executive board yesterday concluded the fourth...
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