Business

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...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so...

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...

Tortuga (Barbados) Ltd discontinues local cake production

TORTUGA (BARBADOS) LTD, formerly Bakers Choice Inc., has announced the decision to discontinue its cake production operations. The company was engaged in the manufacturing and...

THE ISSUE: Trade not business as usual

Will the Caribbean have to reset its trade relations with Britain in light of Brexit?The United Kingdom (UK) is a major trading partner for...

No BAS call for poultry ban

UNFORTUNATE.That is how president of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), James Paul, has described statements made by Minister of Industry and Commerce Donville Inniss,...

Sinckler: No panic over Brexit

BARBADOS’ TIES with its former colonial power will live on despite Brexit.This was the assurance from Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler, who was speaking...

Road closure at Marley Vale

MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED that the Ministry of Transport and Works, in conjunction with its contractor Rayside Construction Limited, will be closing a section of Highway...

Mixed tax take

IT’S A MIXED bag as far as the tax on mobile phones and sweetened beverages is concerned.More than a year after the sweet drink...