Business

Cave Shepherd eyeing expansion

Cave Shepherd & Company Limited is in expansion mode, with officials eyeing new business opportunities in Barbados and Guyana. This comes as the company reports a $13 million profit and...

Economist believes it’s right time for transformation

Having stabilised the economy, the authorities must now shift gears to achieve the even harder task of transforming...

Munro-Knight warns importers over produce Barbados can grow

Agriculture Minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight is placing those importers who are bringing produce which could be grown here...

Service providers urged to raise standards

Barbadian service providers will remain locked out of foreign markets unless they raise their standards at home, Minister...

Zeemoney customers told to call Bank

Customers with concerns after the shutting down of the Ghana-based fintech company Zeemoney can contact the Central Bank...

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

For 70 years, the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) has been helping to shape how we work in Barbados. Most of us know the BEC for...

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

As Barbados braces for intense heat in August, retailers are reporting stronger demand for fans and air conditioning units from households and businesses. Earlier this...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Financial services group Sagicor Financial Company Limited, including its Barbados-based subsidiaries, has received a series of credit rating upgrades from AM Best. The global credit...

Fees fuel bank profits

Commercial banks are consistently making a large share of their profits from fees, including $152.6 million collected in 2025 from what they charged Barbadians. After...

Frustrating waits at QEH pharmacy

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s (QEH) pharmacy is still struggling to make up the backlog as a result of transitioning to a new system. On Friday...

BARAIFA awards celebrating excellence

The 53rd annual Barbados Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (BARAIFA) Awards celebrated excellence within the insurance and financial services industry while inspiring attendees...