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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 of us know the BEC for its work on employment matters...
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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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Frustrating waits at QEH pharmacy

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s (QEH) pharmacy is still struggling to make up the backlog as a result of...
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AS I SEE THINGS: Neoliberalism Part 1

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Anyone following closely the evolution of economic thought would have to agree that the most dominant paradigm which has shaped macroeconomic and structural policies...
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At odds over longer hours

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BARBADOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY president Eddy Abed and chief executive officer of the Small Business Association Lynette Holder are butting heads over...
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FLOW disconnects contractor

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FLOW HAS PARTED WAYS with one of its primary subcontractors.The telecommunications company has declined to comment on the issue, but the WEEKEND NATION has...
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ON THE RIGHT: Trump factor could be big difference

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Should the Caribbean be upbeat about its 2017 economic prospects? The prospects for growth in the Caribbean hinge not only on international developments but also...
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ON THE LEFT: Global risks could affect growth

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Should the Caribbean be upbeat about its 2017 economic prospects? Global risks and uncertainties in 2017 will have diverse effects on the region’s economic performance....
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THE ISSUE: Light forecast at end of 2016 tunnel

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Should the Caribbean be upbeat about its 2017 economic prospects? Economically, 2016 was another difficult year for Barbados and its neighbours.With a new year approaching,...
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