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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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Deirdre a cut above the rest

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MAKE-UP ARTIST Deirdre Blackett likes to think outside the box.BEAUTY by DEE BLACKETT is the name of her six-year-old business, and while Deirdre is...
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ON THE LEFT: Technology can differentiate service

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WHAT DO MY customers want? This is the question that every executive asks and that the savviest executives are asking more frequently than ever....
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ON THE RIGHT: Customers seek memorable experiences

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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CAN be thought of as all of the ways that customers engage with your company and brand throughout the entire lifecycle of...
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THE ISSUE: Happy customers = business success

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INCREASINGLY, COMPANIES AND organisations have abandoned the phrase customer service and replaced it with the increasingly popular term customer experience.Is there a major difference...
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ICBL offering packages as cuts loom

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CHANGES IN THE STAFF composition of the Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) will soon be seen, as the company looks to streamline its operations and improve its overall efficiency. According to...
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TOURISM MATTERS: Tourism is the answer to problems

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I hear various vested interests lobbying for the greater use of our tourism sector using more locally made and available products. While I am...
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