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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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THE ISSUE: Insufficient reserves could spell disaster

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Should the state of Barbados’ foreign currency reserves be cause for concern?Eyebrows were raised recently when Central Bank Governor Dr DeLisle Worrell announced that...
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Statement from Ministry of Health on babies born with microcephaly

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THE MINISTRY OF Health is investigating the cause of microcephaly in two babies delivered at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital this week. The doctors at...
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THE HOYOS FILE: Solar investments hanging in the balance

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“The production and use of renewable energy products offers an opportunity for major saving of foreign currency… Government incentives and other forms of support...
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Caribbean can get more from China

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THE GROWING ECONOMIC TIES between the People’s Republic of China and Caribbean states may appear to be symbiotic but deliberate precautions and steps have to...
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Brexit trade hope

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MOVE NOW with a “united push” to grab the trade opportunities that might emerge following the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to leave the European...
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The Caribbean’s dose of Brexit reality

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WITH THE DUST now settled following the referendum held on June 23 in the United Kingdom, the group of English-speaking independent countries of the...
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