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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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Standards push now shows value

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THE HARD WORK of developing quality infrastructure in the Caribbean is just starting to pay off.That’s the view of quality expert, Pat Paladino, as...
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BARBADOS EMPLOYERS’ CONFEDERATION: Important link between HR and finance

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WHILE FINANCE MAY be the world of working capital and reconciliations, and modern human resource management thrives on productivity metrics such as return on...
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Community drive ‘can push bank ratings’

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CUSTOMERS OF COMMERCIAL banks seemingly care far more about the financial institutions living up to their corporate social responsibilities than about high charges and...
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Economic restoration needs unified action (Part 1)

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WE MUST ALL pull together to restore the economy. The Barbados Private Sector Association, like other organisations, is deeply concerned about the economic situation....
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: The Caribbean’s major financial crisis

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DE-RISKING IS A pre-emptive strike by global banks against many of their partners in and out of the developing world, triggering nightmares for top...
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Bid to spruce up Carlisle House

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IT IS A prime piece of Bridgetown commercial real estate worth $10.25 million, but Carlisle House is more than a quarter empty and counting...
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