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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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Five obstacles to a more productive Caribbean

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CARIBBEAN ECONOMIES HAVE have hardly grown in the last 30 years. The last significant growth was in the 1980s when tourism and banana production...
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Fashion is her calling

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GAYNELDER GRAZETTE WAS born to design and make clothes.At least, that’s the way it seems when she tells the story of how she started...
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Real estate demand growing

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A MARKED UPTICK in reservations and purchases at the scenic Adams Castle Estate property development could signal a return to real estate as a...
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ON THE RIGHT: Businesses can’t do it alone

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MANY ENTREPRENEURS HAVE talent and, given the opportunity, can excel. They require access to capital, enabling legislation, a skilled domestic workforce and, most important,...
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ON THE LEFT: Old frameworks hurting progress

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CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES SHARE a growth challenge. Economic performance among them varies but the countries share a challenging outlook. Growth in the region is projected...
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THE ISSUE: Need to refocus growth agenda

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THE BARBADOS PRIVATE sector has been crying out for policy direction from Government. It has also been pleading with the Freundel Stuart administration to...
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