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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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Poultry concern

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POULTRY PRODUCERS did not have much to crow about this Crop Over.Many of them had their feathers ruffled because they had to compete for...
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Tourism Blot

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BARBADOS’ MAIN INCOME EARNER, tourism, is being severely plagued by high absenteeism in the workplace.Anthony Sobers, the Barbados Productivity Council’s chief programme manager in...
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BVTB focus on reports

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THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF the Barbados Vocational Training Board (BVTB) was the main issue discussed when the unfair dismissal case brought to the Employment...
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Hyatt still to be approved

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AGREED, NOT APPROVED.That is the current status of the proposed Hyatt hotel on Lower Bay Street, St Michael, according to Minister of Finance Chris...
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Sinckler update coming on Four Seasons

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A MINISTERIAL STATEMENT on the beleaguered Four Seasons Resort & Private Residences should be coming soon from Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler.He informed members...
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Now robots join fight against cancer

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Researchers from Polytechnique Montréal, Université de Montréal and McGill University have just achieved a spectacular breakthrough in cancer research.They have developed new nanorobotic agents...
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