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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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BILLIONAIRE BACKS BIM

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ONE OF THE WORLD’S boldest and most famous businessmen is backing Barbados to retain pride of place in the Caribbean, even as it battles...
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ON THE RIGHT: Physical development not by chance

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THE FIRST Physical Development Plan (PDP) for Barbados was published in 1970 and came fully into operation in 1976. Since that time, Barbados has...
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ON THE LEFT: Land policy key to equity

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THERE IS NOT a lot of published literature about land governance in Barbados and, other than in the context of business facilitation, it is...
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THE ISSUE: Saving land for the future

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LAND USE HAS long been a controversial topic in Barbados. This is largely because the island is small but with a growing population that...
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How to spot fake money

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WITH A REPORTED SURGE in counterfeit currency notes in circulation in Barbados, the public should be aware of certain characteristic features of legitimate notes...
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IMF study: Fix the tax system

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BARBADOS’ TAXATION SYSTEM needs fixing, a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) study has concluded.In a working paper, Tax Administration Reforms In The Caribbean: Challenges,...
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