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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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Improving work ethic

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IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY REQUIRES coordination between government and the private sector. On April 19, I attended the annual meeting of the Bretton Woods Committee, where...
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IMF welcomes St Kitts’ plan to establish growth resilience fund

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BASSETERRE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the government’s commitment to establishing a Growth and Resilience Fund (GRF).The international lending agency in...
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Sprucing up Belleplaine

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BELLPLAINE, THE LARGEST community within the area designated as Barbados’ National Park, is to be the focus of major renewal.That’s based on a Belleplaine...
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Barbados still in the woods

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The JMMB Group, a Jamaica-based financial firm with 220 000 clients in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic, is still advising its...
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Call to fix implementation woes

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BARBADOS NEEDS TO drive into the project implementation fast lane.Such acceleration would be helped by a commercial court that deals with contractual and other...
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Don’t fear Cuba tourism

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BARBADOS TOURISM OFFICIALS should not be losing sleep over the expected opening of United States (US)-Cuba tourism.That’s the implication of new research released by...
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