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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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Introducing banana pasta

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IF ONE ENTREPRENEUR has her way, more consumers will be setting aside their wheat, cassava and sweet potato products for those made with green...
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AS I SEE THINGS: Economic redeemer: 1

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AS THE DEBATE over the economic woes continues, the issue of privatisation has once again emerged as a possible solution to the fiscal crisis....
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Fix the jobless rate

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THE CARIBBEAN HAS a labour market problem that needs fixing. Research from the Caribbean Centre For Money & Finance (CCMF) concluded that the average...
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OUTSIDE THE BOX: How long shall we be mocked?

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AS BARBADOS IS confronted with a dire economic and political situation, the politics of our national hero, The Right Excellent Errol Barrow in his...
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TOURISM MATTERS: ‘Playing’ with hotel ownership

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IN AN ARTICLE carried in the MIDWEEK NATION of February 24, 2010, the declared value of the then three remaining Gems hotels was stated...
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Getting Bajans to eat local

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THE INCREASING NUMBER of consumers choosing local food is feeding the demand for new products at the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC).With...
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