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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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Ozone Wireless coming

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IN JUST ABOUT A MONTH, Barbados’ telecommunications environment is set to get even more competitive.Ozone Wireless (Barbados) Inc., a new mobile company with 4G...
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Draining tax

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THE SUN MAY JUST be setting on the island’s green energy sector as the myriad of taxes announced in last month’s Budget look likely...
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No, No, NUPW

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THE PRIVATE SECTOR is mad about the Budget, but it is warning the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) to forget about industrial action...
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Beneficial ownership: the corporate striptease (Part 1)

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A COLLEAGUE IN the anti-money laundering field recently remarked that in attempting to discover the beneficial ownership of some companies, it often seems like...
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ICAB elects new president

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THE INSTITUTE OF Chartered Accountants (ICAB) has announced that Andrew Brathwaite has been elected as its new president for 2017-2018.At the 43rd Annual General...
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Barbados’ exports slip

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BARBADOS’ EXPORTS HAVE decreased at a time when several neighbours have registered growth.And the Caribbean’s exports have also declined as the wider Latin America...
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