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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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TOURISM MATTERS: Them and us: levelling the playing field

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SOMETIMES IT IS fascinating how numbers can be used to create a false impression or “fake news”.In one media report, a Government spokesperson is...
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Telecoms ‘can lure investors’

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GOVERNMENT IS BEING urged to engage local technology providers when seeking to attract foreign direct investment.According to Jenson Sylvester, the newly appointed vice-president of...
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Floral dresses, bow ties – and more

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FIRST CAME THE hair accessories, then the bow ties. They were followed by floral vest designs, “a couple floral dress designs” and now hair...
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THE HOYOS FILE: Getting the truck out of the ditch

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I WAS AT a cocktail party the other night when I got dragged into a conversation with a few business people.Somehow, I thought they...
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Growth of 1.7 ‘not enough’

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BARBADOS AND ITS Caribbean neighbours will collectively grow by 1.7 per cent this year, but it will not be enough for them to flourish....
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BCCI’s statement on sale of  BNTCL

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The following statement was issued by the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) on the sale of the Barbados National Terminal Company Limited....
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