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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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Supervisory college bid

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The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is examining the prospect of introducing a new layer of supervision for the insurance industry.However, the regulatory agency says the...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: A knightmare in London

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It’s the kind of story we read with anguish and increasing frequency these days.Whether in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, Britain or the United...
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BWU opts in

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IT IS NOW up to individual employees of the Customs and Excise Department to decide whether or not they will join the Barbados Revenue...
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McKay urges manufacturers to join BMA

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MANUFACTURERS WHO ARE not members of the Barbados Manufacturers’ Association (BMA) have been chided for only acknowledging the existence of the body when they...
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Inniss wants clear-cut levy

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MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development Donville Inniss says he wants to clear up concerns members of the business community...
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THE HOYOS FILE: No tariff equals Arawak hard times

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I know you are mighty tired of hearing me repeat my favourite joke, but an Arawak Cement version seems apropos: Pretty soon there will...
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