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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 that Barbadians can benefit from a reduced cost of living. This includes...
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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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Fees fuel bank profits

Commercial banks are consistently making a large share of their profits from fees, including $152.6 million collected in...
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Chefette closing City branch

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FAST FOOD CHAIN Chefette is closing one of its City branches from today but there will be no layoffs, it said.In a press release...
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ON THE RIGHT: A financial option with risks

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Is there a need for alternative funding options? Crowdfunding refers to debt and equity funding by large numbers of individuals and/or legal entities in small...
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ON THE LEFT: Alternative finance a developing market

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Is there a need for alternative funding options? Alternative finance (AF), or crowdfunding, is a blanket term denoting a subsector of the fintech industry. It...
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THE ISSUE: Crowdfunding for entrepreneurs

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Is there a need for alternative funding options? Access to funding remains one of the main challenges for people who want to start a business...
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New policy coming on minimum wage

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GOVERNMENT IS ESTABLISHING a special minimum wage advisory board amid concerns that some Barbadians, especially domestic workers and shop assistants, are now underpaid.While he...
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Rashida’s guide to feeding your passion

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How many times have you heard people say you should do what you’re passionate about, love what you do and it never feels like...
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