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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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Waves dismissal matter at standstill

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THE EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TRIBUNAL (ERT) case brought by a former hotel worker remains in limbo as parties seek to find the rightful defendant in...
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Massy expands auto operations in Colombia

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ON FEBRUARY 1, 2017, the Massy Group further delivered on its strategy of regional diversification through the Massy Motors acquisition of two large automobile...
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Mascoll: Close the gap

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IF BARBADOS WANTS to achieve fiscal stability in the “long run”, it must reduce the productivity gap between the public and private sectors.However, economist...
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THE HOYOS FILE: Entrepreneurship is a state of mind

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ONE OF THE things that makes the TV show Undercover Boss so entertaining is that most of the chief executive officers (CEOs) are terrible...
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CIBC FirstCaribbean issuing Chip & PIN cards  

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 BARBADOS – Making payments by debit and credit card just got a whole lot easier for customers of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank.The use of...
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TOURISM MATTERS: Giving up VAT to get visitors

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THE GOVERNMENT OF Argentina has taken the bold move to remove, with immediate effect, the 21 per cent value added tax (VAT) on accommodation...
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