Business

Pitch to boost business facilitation

The global business sector is keen to continue working with Government and other partners to improve business facilitation in Barbados. Joanna Austin, president of BIBA, the Association for...

Barbados helping to spearhead US$500m disaster emergency fund

Barbados is playing a leading role in an international effort to secure a major new financial lifeline if...

Power hike concern

Questions and concerns are being raised about the fuel-related hike in electricity costs which Barbados Light & Power...

Accountants target social change

Finance is emerging at the frontline of social change in the Caribbean, according to the world’s largest talent...

Karen Yip Chuck appointed Republic Financial Holdings CEO

Republic Financial Holdings Limited has appointed Karen Yip Chuck as its Group President and Chief Executive Officer, subject...

Summer numbers looking good

The president of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association is optimistic about the prospects for the upcoming tourist seasons.Sunil Chatrani said projections for the...

Give ‘brand’ a rest

The word on everyone’s lips these days is “brand”, and it’s not soap, laundry detergent, or soft drinks we are talking about:  it is...

Arawak cuts

Arawak Cement Company at Checker Hall, St Lucy, is about to make a major cut in its staff.Reliable sources told the SATURDAY SUN yesterday...

Sony hacked

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The FBI said Friday it is investigating threatening emails sent to some employees of Sony Pictures Entertainment, which was hit...

Cave Shepherd records profit

Cave Shepherd & Company Limited is on course to improve its financial performance by the end of this month.After losing $1 million in the...

SV Ruth hits the water

THE FAMILIAR SIGHT of the ship which seemed to be perpetually under construction on Browne’s beach is no more.The schooner SV Ruth has taken...