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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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CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FTC: Economic development needs fair competition

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Today’s conversation is with John Davies, who recently gave the Fair Trading Commission’s 13th annual lecture. Davies is senior vice-president of Compass Lexecon in...
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THE HOYOS FILE: Amid the gloomy forecasts, Sir Richard sees blue skies

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SIR RICHARD BRANSON may never know how grateful I was to him last week.I suppose we could put the whole thing down to whether...
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Barbados loses ground

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BARBADOS’ HAS LOST some of its travel and tourism competitiveness.However, it remains the highest ranked destination in the English-speaking Caribbean.That’s based on the 2017...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: China a viable and realistic travel market

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CONVENTIONAL WISDOM, often defined as a set of ideas or explanations embraced by the public or by gurus of a particular field is seldom...
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10-MINUTE MANAGER: Sue Morris

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ARE YOU WHERE you’ve always wanted to be?Definitely not. I am probably where I wanted to be about ten years ago but life is...
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Too many insurance companies, says Inniss

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THERE MAY simply be too many insurance companies in Barbados, said Minister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development Donville Inniss.During his...
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