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Mortgages rule loans sector

The continued expansion in mortgages to facilitate the increased construction of houses and commercial properties has become “a key structural vulnerability” on the books of lending institutions, especially for credit...
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Growing risks threaten financial stability

Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are warning that global risks have intensified, increasing the likelihood...
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Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer of solar water heating technology, is facing an uncertain...
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IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that...
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Economy in ‘position of strength’

Faster investment execution, stronger productivity, and improved traded -sector performance. Barbados’ economic growth prospects for the rest of this...
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Say It Like A Bajan: Home drum beat first

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Bajan Saying: Home drum beat first.Interpretation: Before taking on someone else’s problems, you should first look after your family.
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Barbados signs TIEA with Colombia

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BARBADOS AND COLOMBIA have taken significant steps to improve the exchange of information on arrangements with the signing of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement...
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Say It Like A Bajan: Yuh can’ stop yuh ear from hearing …

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Bajan Saying: Yuh can’ stop yuh ear from hearing but yuh can stop yuh mout from talking.Interpretation: A warning against repeating what you hear.
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Traffic regulations for Independence parade

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A NUMBER OF traffic changes will be in effect on Monday, December 1, to facilitate the Independence Ceremonial Parade at the Bridgetown Port, beginning...
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From The Archives: Saved from swim to Germany

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A 60-YEAR-OLD BEACH RANGER with the National Conservation Commission (NCC) last Thursday received the shock of his life.He had, just after 4 p.m. hurried...
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From The Archives: Civilian Coppers

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BARBADOS WILL SOON GET a Special Constabulary, an extension of the regular Police Force, as the country prepares for the advancing into Community Policing.Senior...
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