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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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AS I SEE THINGS: Social security, economic development nexus part 1

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TO ADVANCE ANY reasonable argument in support of a rather close relationship between social security and economic development, it would be necessary, if only...
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Tourism will still be king

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TOURISM WILL CONTINUE to be golden egg in Barbados’ economic basket even as the island pursues diversification via other sectors including renewable energy.This will...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: It’s all about management

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THE FIRST THREE months of 2017 should have been an exciting time for Barbadians at home and abroad.After the golden jubilee celebrations that marked...
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Why oil company sale is good for us

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THE PENDING SALE of Barbados National Terminal Company Limited (BNTCL) has stimulated much discussion in the public domain. There are many different views but...
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Give bankrupted businesses a second chance, says Inniss

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THE MINISTRY OF Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development is currently reviewing insolvency and bankruptcy legislation in order to give businesses a...
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Are minority shareholders powerless?

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OVER THE PAST years it has been observed that a number of companies on the local stock exchange have sought to expand by way...
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