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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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BEC: Practising human resources etiquette

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In several conversations with colleagues recently, I have heard of worrying trends they have experienced with human resources (HR) practitioners over the last few...
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Low income housing challenge

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Government’s effort to provide affordable housing, using millions of dollars in Inter-American Development funding, has fallen short of expectations.But the IDB says Barbados was...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Indivisible trade unionists and politicians

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It was an eye-catching headline.“Tongue-lashing for ‘Team BLP,’ was the way the NATION published it a few days ago.The criticisms, articulated by Minister of...
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THE HOYOS FILE: A playing field steeper than Horse Hill

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The High Court last week granted a temporary injunction to Rubis Caribbean, putting on hold the proposed sale of the Barbados National Terminal Co....
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10-MINUTE MANAGER: Curlene McDowall

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Curlene McDowall is manager of ADL Adrenalin Dancers Are you where you’ve always wanted to be?I am on my way to that lifetime goal, where...
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Shareholders okay sale of rum distillery

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WEST INDIES RUM DISTILLERY Limited (WIRD) shareholders have accepted the offer from the French-owned subsidiary United Caribbean Rum Limited (UCRL), to purchase all the...
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