Economies dependent on tourism under threat
International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials are advising Barbados and other tourism-dependent Caribbean economies that their performance is being threatened by natural disasters and an...
Barbados still high on cruise list
Barbados has maintained its high visitor satisfaction rating from cruise ship passengers.
It landed a “very satisfied” score of 8.2 out of ten from cruise...
IMF forecast: 3.9% economic slowdown
Barbados will experience an economic slowdown in the coming year as the world economy, including Latin America and the Caribbean, loses steam.
That is the...
Symmonds says boat insurance is the way to go
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds wants Barbados to move to a stage where fishing boats are insured.
He made the suggestion...
Fintech attracting interest across Caribbean
The Caribbean is witnessing a financial technology (fintech) revolution driven by a diverse array of start-ups, regulatory shifts, and international partnerships.
That is the assessment...
Business Barbados draws near
Government on the verge of taking a major step towards fulfilling its promise to significantly improve the ease of doing business.
Seven months after Prime Minister...