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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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ON THE RIGHT: Barbados financial system still stable

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Should Barbados be concerned about financial instability? Key financial sector indicators point to the continued stability of the Barbadian financial system during 2016. The banking...
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ON THE LEFT: Finance sector needs policy changes

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Should Barbados be concerned about financial instability? Short-term risks to global financial stability have abated since the April 2016 Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR). Commodity...
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THE ISSUE: Dangers of financial instability

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Should Barbados be concerned about financial instability? At a time when there are major concerns about Barbados’ stagnant economy and Government’s severely challenged finances, the...
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C&W: Time to end unfair system

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CABLE WIRELESS (C) is prepared to continue its major investments in Barbados but wants the current “unfair”and “anachronistic” regulatory environment modernised.Garry Sinclair, the new...
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Business success in the bag

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 In 2009, before Evoyne Harewood started Essade Designs, she was making clothes and other things that needleworkers do. But she wanted more than that,...
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AS I SEE THINGS: Women and development

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Last Monday, March 13, marked the 38th anniversary of the Grenada Revolution, which, sorry to say, lasted merely four and a half years.What is...
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