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Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll – economic growth has slowed. Central Bank...
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Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so...
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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...
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Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

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

Financial services group Sagicor Financial Company Limited, including its Barbados-based subsidiaries, has received a series of credit rating...
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Mount Gay’s village facelift

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MANAGEMENT AND STAFF of Mount Gay Distilleries continued work on the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign by sprucing up and beautifying the Mount Gay...
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$16 million upgrade

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THE SEA BREEZE HOTEL, at Maxwell Christ Church, is undergoing a major $16 million upgrade and will be rebranded the Sea-Breeze Beach House on...
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New airline ready to soar

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in CASTRIES, St LuciaWHILE ONE GROUP of airline pilots battle with their employer, a new airline is about to take to the skies in the...
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Credit union records rise in profit

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BARBADOS’ LARGEST CREDIT UNION is weathering the storm caused by the island’s “recessionary economic environment”.Not only has Barbados Public Workers’ Cooperative Credit Union Limited...
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Avoiding top Bitcoin scams

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VIRTUAL CURRENCIES, such as Bitcoin, are intended to serve as a type of money.They may be traded on online exchanges for conventional currencies, including...
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Profits despite challenges

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THE CARIBBEAN’S “uncertain economic environment” has not stopped CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank from achieving “strong operating results”.Chief executive officer (CEO) Gary Brown, commenting on...
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