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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 the island is hit by a climate-related disaster. The Lifeline Fund, which...

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...

Fitch flags SOE risk

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings will be keeping a close eye on Government’s effort to improve its...

NATION newscast November 28, 2014

In tonight’s news:QEH doctors treating emergency cases only.Donville Inniss says public officers are frustrating investors.Barbados gets its fourth CAC medal. http://www.youtube.com/embed/xK-fDrwv0Wg

Say It Like A Bajan: Home drum beat first

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

Barbados signs TIEA with Colombia

BARBADOS AND COLOMBIA have taken significant steps to improve the exchange of information on arrangements with the signing of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement...

Say It Like A Bajan: Yuh can’ stop yuh ear from hearing …

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.

Traffic regulations for Independence parade

A NUMBER OF traffic changes will be in effect on Monday, December 1, to facilitate the Independence Ceremonial Parade at the Bridgetown Port, beginning...

From The Archives: Saved from swim to Germany

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...