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...

Green cars taking over

Electric and hybrid vehicles now make up about 70 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Barbados. Industry leaders say the rapid transformation has...

BEC calls for protection of rights and dignity of workers

The Barbados Employers' Confederation (BEC) says it has noted with concern the recent allegations made “against a private, Barbados-based construction firm” regarding exploitation of...

We must prepare for AI, says Nicholls

The world of work is changing rapidly and Government must be prepared to adapt so that the rights of Barbadians, including their incomes, are...

BiMPay issues ‘should be sorted’ by next pay day

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is hopeful that the technical issues which resulted in some Government workers receiving their salaries late will be resolved...

21% more for food and drink

Barbadians have been paying about 21 per cent more for food and non-alcoholic beverages since 2020, with lower income households “likely disproportionately impacted” by the...

BESCO to sever 10 employees after 2026 sugar harvest

The Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) will sever 10 employees following the conclusion of the 2026 sugar harvest. The company said the move...