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Bajans deeper in debt

Barbadian families are deep in debt. While the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) flags the $6.64 billion in household debt at the end of 2025 as one of the “critical...
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Mortgages rule loans sector

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

Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are warning that global risks have intensified, increasing the likelihood...
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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...
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IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that...
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Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

Ashada Joseph -
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...
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AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Shawn Cumberbatch -
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...
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Fees fuel bank profits

Shawn Cumberbatch -
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...
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Frustrating waits at QEH pharmacy

Carlos Atwell -
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...
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BARAIFA awards celebrating excellence

Julia Haynes -
The 53rd annual Barbados Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (BARAIFA) Awards celebrated excellence within the insurance and financial services industry while inspiring attendees...
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Financial markets ‘rebound from Iran war’

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Global financial markets have rebounded from the disruptions caused by the war in Iran and a leading mutual fund manager is reporting that this...
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