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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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Distillery sold to French company

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Barbados’ two historic rum companies are expected to play key roles in their French owners’ quest for dominance in the international premium spirits market.Rémy...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: To devalue or not?

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Teenagers at some of Barbados’ leading secondary schools half a century ago readily translated Virgil’s Aeneid.Back then they cited “facilis descensus Averno” to warn...
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10-MINUTE MANAGER: David Ince

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David Ince is managing director of Living Successfully Inc.Are you where you’ve always wanted to be?This is a journey, but I am getting there. My main passion...
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THE HOYOS FILE: ‘Credit event’ looms

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Looking back, Dr DeLisle Worrell may have known what was coming, and wanted to get his views on the record.The final paragraphs of the...
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New Financial Stability Report published  

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 THE CENTRAL BANK of Barbados and the Financial Services Commission have published the 2016 Financial Stability Report, an in depth analysis of the island’s...
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Some Massy staff may go home

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MANAGEMENT of Massy Stores met with the Barbados Workers’ Union yesterday to discuss temporary lay-offs as a result of the ongoing reconstruction of the Holetown...
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