Business

Bajans borrowing more

Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the Central Bank of Barbados shared...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so...

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

For 70 years, the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) has been helping to shape how we work in Barbados. Most...

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

As Barbados braces for intense heat in August, retailers are reporting stronger demand for fans and air conditioning...

Telling region’s export story

BARBADOS-BASED CARIBBEAN Export Development Agency has showcased its export development work to thousands of people in Europe.This took place when a Caribean Export team...

Entrepreneurship needs help

ENTREPRENEURSHIP MIGHT NOT be as appealing to Barbadians as some people think.This is especially so for the mature members of the population whose apparent...

Needham’s Point potential

THERE IS A SCOPE for Needham’s Point to be further developed as a “key tourism and natural heritage site”.However, an updated Bridgetown Community Plan...

Region must cut ‘vulnerabilities’

BARBADOS AND OTHER Caribbean countries longing for a major resumption of economic growth must fix their fiscal and debt sustainability problems.Caribbean Centre For Money...

Excitement about Infinity

ALWAYS AHEAD OF the pack, Sol Barbados held a special event last Thursday evening at Mahogany Ridge to announce the arrival of their newest...

Informing workforce through HR

WHILE ATTENDING POST primary educational institutions you are exposed to a number of subject areas all of which you must explore theoretically, rarely, ever...