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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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AS I SEE THINGS: Acting in the public interest

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As often as we know it, issues of national importance are presented to the public either as a deliberate strategy on the part of...
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Luxury property market bounces back

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Barbados’ luxury property market is “making a resurgence”.That’s the assessment of the Crane Residential Resort, a key player in the sector. And in a...
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TOURISM MATTERS: Doing it the Iceland way

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My column which appeared three weeks ago, looking at increasing airlift to Barbados through Iceland, attracted many comments, some positive and others very negative. A...
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Sea eggs net big bucks

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About $1.2 million in “value” was generated in just one month as Barbados lifted a ten-year ban on sea egg harvesting last October.But even...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Correspondent banking disaster looming

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A looming “catastrophe”. John Beale, until recently Barbados’ Ambassador in Washington, wasn’t wrong in describing what Barbados and its Caribbean neighbours are facing should...
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BEC: From red tape to red carpet

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Several private sector stakeholders have stated on multiple occasions that investment and business activities will not be maximised unless there is effective facilitation by...
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