Business

Energy insecurity hurting Caribbean

Economist Marla Dukharan is urging the Caribbean to do more to achieve energy sovereignty as the ongoing international oil market crisis gives the region a reminder of its vulnerability. In...

US$144m savings boost for Barbados

Barbados has secured more than US$144 million in fiscal savings through innovative debtfor- nature and debt-forclimate transactions, creating...

Ministry: Six companies seek exploration licences

Government’s quest to find commercially-viable oil and natural gas resources offshore Barbados has caught the international oil industry’s...

US-Canada trade war worry 

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United...

Economist warns of foreign exchange squeeze

One of Barbados’ leading economists sees some challenges around the corner for the country if the trend of...

Private sector urged to boost exports

Government wants the private sector to play a more active role in helping Barbados grow its exports to significantly boost foreign exchange earnings and...

Still mum on BiMPay cost

Questions about the cost of Barbados’ new BiMPay platform remain unanswered after Central Bank Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge again declined yesterday...

BRA gives top-up tax guidance

The clock is ticking for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups required to comply with corporation top-up tax requirements and the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is...

Governor: Economy needs modern system

BiMPay has been described as a special piece of financial infrastructure that will modernise how Barbadians send, receive and access money. It came from Central...

Legacy in motion

As Barbados Port Inc. marks 65 years of service, this commemorative feature celebrates the people, progress and purpose that have shaped one of the...

BiMPay set to go live on June 12

Barbados will enter a new era of digital payments on June 12 when the Central Bank of Barbados officially launches BiMPay, the country’s new...