Business

Business

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...
Business

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so...
Business

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...
Business

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

As Barbados braces for intense heat in August, retailers are reporting stronger demand for fans and air conditioning...
Business

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Financial services group Sagicor Financial Company Limited, including its Barbados-based subsidiaries, has received a series of credit rating...
Business

ON THE RIGHT: Digital societies the next step

nationnews -
ULTIMATELY, WHERE THIS business is going is obviously digital neighbourhoods, digital societies, connected communities and the only way to do that is to ensure...
Business

ON THE LEFT: Mobile market leading way

nationnews -
THE TELCOM SECTOR continues to be a critical force for growth, innovation, and disruption across multiple industries. Perhaps nothing demonstrates this more clearly than...
Business

THE ISSUE: Telecoms can stimulate economy

nationnews -
TECHNOLOGY PLAYS AN important role in the development of a country. Barbados is no different.Information and communications technology (ICT) is seen as a way...
Business

Bajans in line for Carnival jobs

nationnews -
MORE BARBADIANS are set to get jobs on the Carnival cruise line.Carnival’s director of beverage training and development, Anthony Stice, is in Barbados conducting...
Business

TOURISM MATTERS: Tourism opportunities after Brexit

nationnews -
While it is very tempting to second guess the possible effects of the now declared Brexit, I think our tourism planners have to be...
Business

Alternative Energy in focus in new Economic Insight.bb

nationnews -
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY IS in focus in the second edition of Economic Insight.bb.The magazine, which is published by the Central Bank of Barbados, is available...
1...380381382...4,539Page 381 of 4,539