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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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ON THE RIGHT: Solid waste strategies needed

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SIXTY-FIVE PER CENT or 275 000 tonnes of solid waste is disposed in open dumps, rivers or directly into the Caribbean Sea. Seventy per...
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Arawak to continue restructuring efforts

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THE ARAWAK CEMENT Company Ltd (ACCL) today informed employees of its intention to offer voluntary separation packages as part of a financial and operational...
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ON THE LEFT: Proper organisation, funding a must

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IN BARBADOS, the legal and regulatory solid waste framework is composed of: The Returnable Containers Act of 1986 and Health Services Act and the...
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Men not keen on training

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THERE IS more bang for the buck when it comes to training women, but it’s harder to sell the idea to young men who...
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THE ISSUE: Benefits in going green

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PLANS FOR A waste to energy plant, certainly the one proposed by Cahill, now appear to be on the backburner if not shelved. Government...
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Sir Paul concerned about Hyatt height

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A LEADING REALTOR and one of the men behind the Pierhead Development Project has one major problem with the proposed Hyatt Hotel on Bay...
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