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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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BEC: Managing conflict at the workplace

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Conflicts are inevitable in the business world. They can arise between individuals, such as manager and subordinate, as well as between groups, such as...
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10-MINUTE MANAGER: Vicki L. Olton

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Vicki L. Olton is managing director of Effective Marketing Solutions.Are you where you’ve always wanted to be?Not quite. We always have great desires and...
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BARBADOS EMPLOYERS’ CONFEDERATION: Relevance of performance appraisals

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I RECENTLY STUMBLED across a phrase that read, “the bad news is time flies; the good news is you’re the pilot”.What bearing does such...
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Tourism hopefuls train at Ocean Two

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ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS in the tourism and hospitality industry now have a better understanding of the real world of work through valuable internships at the Ocean...
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Investment opportunities lacking

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THE FINANCIAL STEWARDS of a $117 million fund based here are crying out for “suitable” investment opportunities in Barbados and the region.Fortress Fund Managers,...
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DHL: Even better days coming

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GLOBAL LOGISTICS COMPANY DHL is not reeling from the economic hard times that continue to plague Barbados and the wider region.In fact, senior officials...
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