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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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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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We’re losing our edge

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BARBADOS HAS A competitiveness problem that the authorities should not ignore. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados executive director Reginald Farley warned that while...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Caribbean paying their price for crime

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WITH BARBADOS GRAPPLING with a prolonged stagnating economy, high joblessness, and declining foreign exchange reserves, its private sector has had little to celebrate in...
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‘Small men’ generate billions

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BARBADOS’ SMALLEST BUSINESSES are generating billions of dollars in revenue.Researched commissioned by the Small Business Association (SBA) and conducted by the Sir Arthur Lewis...
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THE HOYOS FILE: BCCI throws Rubis under bus and reverses

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“We at the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry . . . remained that trusted voice of reason and work harder at ensuring...
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Bid to change loan services

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A GROUP OF seasoned financial industry executives has joined forces in a bid to shake up the way money is lent and borrowed in...
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