Business

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...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so...

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...

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

As Barbados braces for intense heat in August, retailers are reporting stronger demand for fans and air conditioning...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Financial services group Sagicor Financial Company Limited, including its Barbados-based subsidiaries, has received a series of credit rating...

Boxill takes up role at GAIA

A DEPUTY CHIEF executive officer has been appointed at the Grantley Adams International.Neville Boxill, a former deputy CEO at Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. assumed...

CDB urges regional governments to act now

BRIDGETOWN – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is projecting that the region will experience economic growth of approximately 1.7 per cent in 2017.However, CDB...

Weatherhead buys Time Out At The Gap

TIME OUT AT THE GAP, which was part of the controversial Gems Project, has been sold.Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy made the announcement moments...

PomMarine in need of more occupancy

BARBADIANS are being encouraged to patronise the Hotel PomMarine to give hospitality students an opportunity to discover the world of work.The hotel is the...

New equipment company opens

The economy is not firing on all cylinders, but now is not the time for local businesses to retreat from investing.That’s the position of...

BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Immigration policy and family ties

It’s a question many Bajans, Trinidadians and other Caribbean immigrants as well as corporate leaders across the United States are asking: where is US...