Business

‘70% of workers disengaged’

Barbados could be losing $1.6 billion a year to disengagement and lost productivity in the workplace. That is the “conservative” estimate of new research by Dr Shindale Seale, an international...

Bajans deeper in debt

Barbadian families are deep in debt. While the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) flags the $6.64 billion in household...

Mortgages rule loans sector

The continued expansion in mortgages to facilitate the increased construction of houses and commercial properties has become “a key...

Growing risks threaten financial stability

Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are warning that global risks have intensified, increasing the likelihood...

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...

FATF compliance teams honoured compliance honoured

Thirty members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF ), and the International Business Unit Economic Substance Team (IBUEST) were honoured for their successful...

Bajans rally behind Roberts offer

Roberts Manufacturing Co. Limited, the 80-year-old Barbadian manufacturer of margarines, shortening, edible oils and animal feeds, closed off its public share offer with major...

Call for locally develop artificial intelligence

Barbados must begin developing its own artificial intelligence systems and digital platforms to safeguard its data and future economic independence. This is the view of...

Harris assumes chairmanship of BTMI board

Businessman Peter Harris has assumed chairmanship of the board of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. A media statement said the appointment would be in effect...

Massy Barbados profits hold

Massy is reporting increased revenue and profitability in its Barbados operations, as the group anticipates a continued demanding operating environment, including continued pressure from...

CDB mobilising more capital for BMCs

The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is putting itself in a better position to mobilise capital, including private finance. This objective was outlined by CDB...