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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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Hotel upgrades coming

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AS BARBADOS CONTINUES to sharpen its competitiveness in the tourism industry, a number of hotels will embark on building up room capacity over the...
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ON THE RIGHT: Businesses need help now

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THE SMALL BUSINESS Association (SBA) has been lobbying for various legislative and policy improvements for some time to enable the growth and development of...
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ON THE LEFT: Government has small business plan

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THE MICRO, SMALL and medium enterprises sector is very critical to the social and economic development of Barbados. Purely on the basis of jobs...
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THE ISSUE: With help, MSMEs can thrive

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DEFINITIONS VARY, BUT however you describe them, small businesses make a significant contribution to economic development. It is estimated that 9 700 “formal” micro,...
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GEL to sell shares in rum distillery

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GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED (GEL) has agreed to sell its shares in The West Indies Rum Distillery Limited (WIRD). The transaction should be soon finalised...
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TOURISM MATTERS: Lower prices drive demand

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Leading United Kingdom-based specialist insurer, Columbus Travel Insurance Services Ltd, trading as Columbus Direct, recently published the results of a survey which was picked...
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