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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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Sustainable tourism drive

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A NEW PARTNERSHIP has been initiated as part of efforts to enhance the Caribbean’s sustainable tourism effort.Last week, the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO),...
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BHTA and BWU sign three-year collective agreement

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THE BARBADOS Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) and the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) signed a three-year Collective Agreement for tourism industry workers this week.The...
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Brexit bites retail profits

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BREXIT HAS HIT Cave Shepherd & Company Limited’s bottom line.Chairman Sir Geoffrey Cave and chief executive officer John Williams reporting on the company’s consolidated...
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Brushing up paint plan

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ANSA COATINGS LIMITED, one of the Caribbean’s leading paint and coatings manufacturers and suppliers, is planning further investment in Barbados.One year after the Barbados...
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Insurers must count

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INSURANCE COMPANIES OPERATING in Barbados will face major changes in the requirements for contract accounting.Professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) announced that insurers will need...
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Guardian supports science effort

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THE GUARDIAN GROUP will be involved in this year’s Student Programme for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE).Since its inception in 2012, the Caribbean...
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