Thursday, May 7, 2026

Business

Bank warns of fraudsters

A bank is warning its clients about increased attempts by fraudsters to gain access to their personal information, especially by telephone. CIBC Caribbean, in a press release, said that in...

ICBL core business ‘still profitable’

Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) is reporting another profitable period, as management targets an improvement in investment...

‘Fix productivity puzzle for growth’

Barbados and other Caribbean countries can unlock more economic growth, but first they must fix the complex, yet...

Economists raise questions about over-reliance on sector

Barbados’ economic stability is dangerously over-reliant on tourism and could quickly unravel if that sector falters, economist Professor...

Bubba’s Restaurant celebrating 30 years

Bubba’s Sports Bar and Restaurant is celebrating 30 years in business, having opened its doors on April 26,...

Liberty accelerates cloud transformation

Liberty Latin America has a five-year strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help customers across Latin America and the Caribbean accelerate...

Equity policyholders feel ‘blind-sided’

Some equity insurance policyholders are voicing surprise and concern that the company’s licence was revoked by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) effective December 31,...

Foreign reserves ‘based on borrowing’

Economist and adviser Marla Dukharan has flagged as “a major vulnerability” the fact that a number of Caribbean countries’ increased foreign reserves are the...

Shipping fees ‘driving up prices’

Seasonal shipping fees could lead to permanent cost increases for Barbadian consumers and manufacturers. That warning came recently from the Barbados Manufacturers’ Association (BMA) and...

‘Start financial literacy early’

Financial literacy, including capital market awareness, must start early in the schools. That is the advice from Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE) managing director Marlon Yarde,...

BHL and dairy report losses

Banks Holdings Limited (BHL) and its main subsidiary Barbados Dairy Industries Limited (BDIL) are reporting millions of dollars in losses for 2025. Company directors attributed...