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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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TOURISM MATTERS: Changing face of the industry

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According to the travel industry research firm Phocuswright, the San Francisco-based home sharing platform Airbnb will become the fourth largest online travel company in...
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New petroleum prices from midnight

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CONSUMERS WILL PAY less for gasoline, diesel and kerosene, and more for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from midnight.The retail price of gasoline will move...
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BEC: Decent work – the employers’ perspective

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Decent work is important in today’s society. This week we will focus on the employers’ perspective of decent work and its impact on the...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Clinton victory a win for the Caribbean

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It may not be a clear case of counting the proverbial chickens before they are hatched in November, but United States (US) Congresswoman Yvette...
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$40 million tourism investment offer

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The private sector is continuing its effort to help quench Barbados’ thirst for investment.As debate over the construction of a new Hyatt hotel in...
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AS I SEE THINGS: Aggressive approach to economic management

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Since the 2008/2009 global economic and financial meltdown that significantly affected Caribbean as well as other economies worldwide, our small, open and highly vulnerable...
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