Target ‘investment grade rating’
Economist Dr Ankie Scott-Joseph is warning that Barbados risks falling back into an expensive borrowing trap unless it regains an investment grade credit rating.
“For...
Hope for big deals from trade forum
The first-ever GUBA Trade And Investment Forum and GUBA Awards to be held in the Caribbean will take place in Barbados next month, with organisers anticipating major deals...
UK to increase aid capacity to Guyana
The Guyana government has welcomed the United Kingdom Export Finance’s (UKEF) decision to increase its financing capacity for Guyana from £2.1 billion to £3...
GDP ratio ‘still high’
Fitch has changed its outlook for Barbados from stable to positive and affirmed the country’s B+ credit rating on the basis of Government’s improved...
‘Too much’ imported sugar
Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir says too much sugar is being imported, a situation which he says is being monitored by his ministry.
“I would...
Economy ‘to grow slower’
Barbados’ economy is expected to slow to 2.0 per cent growth in 2026 and 2027, marking the end of its strong post-pandemic rebound and...