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,...

‘Food-related inflation impacts prices’

Food-related inflation has contributed significantly to price increases in Barbados over the past two years. That is the conclusion of a Central Bank of Barbados...

BRA moves to stop arrears build-up

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is intensifying efforts to ensure Barbadians pay their taxes while stopping arrears from becoming unmanageable. BRA Revenue Commissioner Jason King...

BL&P defends rates

Barbados Light & Power Company Limited (BL&P) has acknowledged that electricity affordability is a genuine concern for many Barbadians, but it says Barbados is...

Goddard Enterprises nets $31m

Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) is reporting an “excellent” first quarter of its 2026 financial year. It was a period in which revenue declined, but profitability...

Borrowing up to $469m

Businesses and households are borrowing money from financial institutions in a way they have not done since 2013. New credit to these customers increased by...

Digicel data leak sparks privacy concerns

Digicel Barbados has confirmed a data breach that saw personal customer information inadvertently shared externally, prompting concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of...