Thursday, May 7, 2026

Business

Bank warns of fraudsters

A bank is warning its clients about increased attempts by fraudsters to gain access to their personal information, especially by telephone. CIBC Caribbean, in a press release, said that in...

ICBL core business ‘still profitable’

Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) is reporting another profitable period, as management targets an improvement in investment...

‘Fix productivity puzzle for growth’

Barbados and other Caribbean countries can unlock more economic growth, but first they must fix the complex, yet...

Economists raise questions about over-reliance on sector

Barbados’ economic stability is dangerously over-reliant on tourism and could quickly unravel if that sector falters, economist Professor...

Bubba’s Restaurant celebrating 30 years

Bubba’s Sports Bar and Restaurant is celebrating 30 years in business, having opened its doors on April 26,...

CTO head sees potential for continued upward movement

Tourism in Barbados and the Caribbean is poised for continued growth this year. Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) secretary general Dona Regis-Prosper is confident that will...

Barbados has third most onerous electricity cost

Barbados has the third most burdensome electricity cost in the region, the new Caribbean Energy Price Index has estimated. This follows an analysis of the...

‘Caricom trade reset critical’

Barbados and other CARICOM economies must this year pursue regional cooperation as a strategic response following “a tumultuous year in regional and global trade”. That...

‘Caricom trade reset critical’

Barbados and other CARICOM economies must this year pursue regional cooperation as a strategic response following “a tumultuous year in regional and global trade”. That...

Govt needs $598m for last-quarter debt

Government will require about $598.6 million to pay debt for the December 2025 to March 31, 2026 period. With the Ministry of Finance projecting that...

Ex-CDB boss passes away

Former president of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Warren Smith, passed away yesterday. A Jamaican, he is credited with transforming the CDB, putting in...