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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...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so...

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...

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

As Barbados braces for intense heat in August, retailers are reporting stronger demand for fans and air conditioning...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Financial services group Sagicor Financial Company Limited, including its Barbados-based subsidiaries, has received a series of credit rating...

AS I SEE THINGS: The accounting government

FREE SPEECH is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed citizens of truly democratic countries and it should be protected at all cost. For that...

Tanya makes it happen

If there is one thing that Tanya McAllister likes is to see her friends happy, and she often gets to do that when she...

Artist: Bigger push needed

AS CROP OVER climaxes, seasoned craftswoman Azizah Onifa is calling for greater incentives to be given to Barbadian artists to get them to take...

10-MINUTE MANAGER: Selby Taitt

ARE YOU where you’ve always wanted to be?At this stage, yes and no. Yes, because from young I’ve always wanted to own and run...

Reform loses its momentum

BARBADOS AND ITS CARIBBEAN NEIGHBOURS were on the right track with structural reforms but just when they need it this effort to support economic...

Party face on

LEANN EDGHILL is more than just a make-up artist. The owner of Eyedentity has found a way to create beautiful faces using her skills as...