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...

TOURISM MATTERS: Finding tourism’s value for money

French hotel giant the Accor Group is now in advanced discussions to acquire 100 per cent of the Atlanta based luxury villa rental company,...

BEC: Reinstatement versus Reengagement

The Employment Rights’ Act (ERA) 2012, brought the advent of new remedies for persons who have been deemed by the tribunal to have been...

AS I SEE THINGS: Institutions and economic performance

At a time when Barbados and most member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are under severe economic and financial stress,...

Inside Maria’s basket

"Especially For You: Created With Love” sums up the care and thought that Maria Evanson puts into each basket she creates.Regardless of the occasion...

Devaluation ‘always a negative’

“DEVALUATION NEVER WORKS!”That is the caution coming from an internationally recognised economist, who believes that Barbados should not even be contemplating devaluing its dollar.John...

ON THE RIGHT: Increased demand for oil worldwide

Are higher oil prices threatening Barbados’ economic recovery? World oil demand was revised marginally up by 10 000 barrels, to average 1.25 million barrels per day...