Business

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...

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...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Financial services group Sagicor Financial Company Limited, including its Barbados-based subsidiaries, has received a series of credit rating...

Competition policy matters

Henry Su was the featured speaker at the Fair Trading Commission’s Competition Law and Policy Training Programme, which was held in March. A trial...

Integration complete at Flow

BARBADOS HAS BECOME the first business unit in the Caribbean for telecoms provider Flow to achieve complete systems integration.Flow recently concluded a major upgrade...

LIVE: 2017 Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals

NATION NEWS will be on top of today’s Financial Statement And Budgetary Proposals.Live blogging and a live feed will be here from 3:30 p.m....

DEADLOCK

THE CARIBBEAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (CBC) and the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) are headed to the Minister of Labour after the latest round of talks...

Wildey can be developed

WILDEY, ST MICHAEL, is ripe for further investment and development.It is envisioned that the busy district will emerge as one focusing on health and...

New fund pushing green investments

BARBADOS AND OTHER countries financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are getting help to link their investments to climate goals.This followed an IDB...