‘No need for BERT 2’
Carlos Forte, a Barbadian economist based in Canada, believes Barbados no longer needs to be in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.
He is also...
New rules for banks
Commercial Banks and other finance companies must now comply with a new “mandatory” guideline which Central Bank of Barbados officials say will determine if...
‘Be ready for busier’ hurricane season
Barbadians and their caribbean neighbours are being advised to prepare for a “hyperactive” Atlantic hurricane season than forecasters initially predicted.
In the wake of the...
Data breaches could trigger lawsuits
Barbadian cybersecurity expert Edward Millington is happy that financial sector regulators and financial institutions are focused on boosting their security in the face of...
Overseas opportunities being sought
Government is hoping to create a financial buffer for Barbados by facilitating more overseas investment opportunities for Barbadians.
Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan...
Alleyne: Hard reinsurance market challenging insurers
Barbados’ General Insurance Industry is facing a major challenge, one that has negative implications for the country’s ability to recover if homes and commercial...