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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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NHC staff protest appointment

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ACCUSATIONS OF NEPOTISM and charges of unfairness have been levelled against the management of the National Housing Corporation (NHC) by the National Union of...
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TOURISM MATTERS: Tourism needs clean country

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EVEN RESIDENTS living in the constituency of the minister responsible for the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) are not guaranteed which day or, sometimes, which particular...
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Ferry Service Near

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THE LONG-AWAITED passenger ferry service linking some of the islands in the Caribbean could become a reality by year-end.Caribbean Ferry Service, a three-year-old company...
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‘Prime property’

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A NEW DEVELOPMENT AT Lancaster, St James, is expected to bring some major returns to the Government of Barbados.That projection from Minister of Housing,...
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NIS seminar on severance pay

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EMPLOYERS WERE given an insight into the workings of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) during a recent series of seminars.Supervisor in the severance section...
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ON THE RIGHT: Strong public sector helps growth

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PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM in my view should be on the agenda for most governments, not just in the Caribbean. There are several reasons for...
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