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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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From The Archives: Three make 2-hour swim to safety

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THREE BARBADIAN FISHERMEN ware safe and sound after making a two-hour swim to shore.The boat in which Livingston Clarke of St Judes, St George;...
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BLP calls for improved bus system

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AN URGENT CALL has gone out for the authorities to revisit the bus system.Lamenting the woes of commuters across the country, members of the...
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From The Archives: 46 Bajans among those sent packing

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FORTY-SIX BARBADIAN farm labourers were among hundreds of West Indians sent home from Florida earlier this week.They were among a total of 526 Barbadians...
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Say It Like A Bajan: When a dog does suck egg …

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Bajan Saying: When a dog does suck egg, ‘e does get blame fuh evah ting.Interpretation: Once a person has committed an offensive act, they...
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No garbage collection on December 1

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MEMBERS OF THE public are asked to note that there will be no garbage collection on Monday, December 1, as it is being observed...
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Say It Like A Bajan: Common dog does bark in church

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Bajan Saying: Common dog does bark in church.Interpretation: Uncivilized people will conduct themselves in an uncouth manner regardless of the situation.
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