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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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OCM buys into Green Dot

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ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA (OCM) has made another strategic acquisition.OCM group chief executive officer Dawn Thomas recently announced that the regional group, which is based...
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Treats trinkets that women love

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Rasheena McClean has two businesses. Bubbles Kids Designs came first and next month, she will be celebrating its second anniversary, while Bubbles Of Beauty...
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AS I SEE THINGS: Action plan for economic growth

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In a column written three years ago, I addressed the question of growing Caribbean economies:  “...as it now stands, most Caribbean economies are in...
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ON THE RIGHT: Caribbean needs new growth plan

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Is the Caribbean still in need of economic reform? Where we need to be is on a higher consistent growth trajectory that is inclusive and...
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ON THE LEFT: Reform agenda needs commitment

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Is the Caribbean still in need of economic reform? Output in Latin America and the Caribbean is estimated to have contracted 1.4 per cent in...
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THE ISSUE: Challenge with implementation

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Is the Caribbean still in need of economic reform? It is a message that economists from the region and elsewhere, and financial institutions as well,...
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