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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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Arthur all for ‘careful privatisation’

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WITH THE COUNTRY’S two main political parties sharply divided on the issue of privatisation, they are now getting advice from a former leader.Brushing aside...
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Only ‘small gains’ from devaluation

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DON’T EVEN CONSIDER IT.That’s the message which Winston Cox, a former governor of Barbados’ Central Bank who once sat on the executive boards of...
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ON THE RIGHT: International business not dead

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Is the viability of Barbados’ international business sector under threat?Over the past several decades, Barbados has built for itself a reputation as a high...
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ON THE LEFT: Canada regulations challenging business

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Is the viability of Barbados’ international business sector under threat? The economically important international business and financial services sector faces risks in light of heightened...
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THE ISSUE: Pluses despite the challenges

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Is the viability of Barbados’ international business sector under threat? People who work in the tourism industry have argued that it is one of the...
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Little bags are big sellers

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Three years ago when Esther Lussan made her first couple of bags, came up with a name and set up a Facebook page, she...
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