Business

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...

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...

Fees fuel bank profits

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

AS I SEE THINGS: Energy security

Now that 2017 is upon us, it would have to be yet another missed opportunity if the Government continues to bury its head in...

FTC oil probe

BARBADIAN MULTIMILLIONAIRE Sir Kyffin Simpson’s oil empire Sol will not be able to count the Barbados National Terminal Company Ltd (BNTCL) among its assets...

No battery room? No problem!

WHEN ELON MUSK announced the Powerwall 2 and the solar roof, he clearly signalled his intent to revolutionise the production and storage of solar...

New Republic in 18 months

IN A YEAR AND A HALF, Republic Bank (Barbados) should have a new branch in Warrens, St Michael.Managing director and chief executive officer Ian...

BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Oxfam’s ‘outrageous’ tax list

HYPOCRISY, DOUBLE STANDARDS and a case of overstepping a comfort zone.That was the appropriate mix of negative responses heard in and out of Washington...

Rock Hard spreading through the region

ROCK HARD CEMENT Limited continues to see a good response to its product as the company expands its reach in the region.Executive chairman of...