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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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Transport solutions drive

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BARBADIAN COMPANY Caribbean Transit Solutions, which is focused on improving public transportation systems here and overseas, has launched a funding campaign to develop one...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Venezuela running out of excuses

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BARBADOS’ TOP DIPLOMAT in Washington, Selwin Hart, was frank while remaining within the bounds of diplomacy.“We want an urgent and peaceful solution. That’s what...
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Mother, daughter put knitting skills to work

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ALLISON AND CARLENE HOLFORD are the mother and daughter team behind ARCA Creative Concepts, a business started out of necessity.Three years ago, Allison became...
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10-MINUTE MANAGER: Marc Gibson

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ARE YOU WHERE you’ve always wanted to be?I’ve got a loyal girlfriend, who is one of my biggest supporters and sources of encouragement; some...
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Tips for region’s debt relief

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AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL, an economic recovery of 1.7 per cent is projected for 2017. This is predicated on a return to positive growth...
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TOURISM MATTERS: Hoping for a tourism ease

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AS THIS COULD well be one of the last columns before the announced and seemingly imminent Budget, even if it’s my humble and probably...
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