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Economist believes it’s right time for transformation

Having stabilised the economy, the authorities must now shift gears to achieve the even harder task of transforming it. That advice came Thursday from respected economist Professor Justin Robinson as...

Munro-Knight warns importers over produce Barbados can grow

Agriculture Minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight is placing those importers who are bringing produce which could be grown here...

Service providers urged to raise standards

Barbadian service providers will remain locked out of foreign markets unless they raise their standards at home, Minister...

Zeemoney customers told to call Bank

Customers with concerns after the shutting down of the Ghana-based fintech company Zeemoney can contact the Central Bank...

Barbados’ economic growth slows to 1.4%

In his one-hour presentation of the Economic Review of the last nine months, Governor of the Central Bank...

Major shift for Sagicor

Sagicor is advancing a major reorganisation of its Caribbean operations, including a plan to raise US$120 million to fulfil capital requirements, fund future growth...

Agriculture ‘ripe for investment’

A senior banker believes the Caribbean agriculture is ripe for investment. Carlene Seudat, managing director and chief executive officer of Republic Bank Barbados is, therefore,...

Keep debt in check!

For Barbados to maintain its credit rating, or get a higher one that benefits ordinary Barbadians more, Government will have to keep reducing its...

85 years of standing up for workers

The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) was established on October 4, 1941, at a time when working people were demanding a greater say in their...

Fitch keeps B+ rating with a positive outlook

Fitch has affirmed its B+ with a positive outlook credit rating for Barbados, dashing the authorities’ previous hope that the country would have received...

CIF hoping people make use of US$25m available

Organisers of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026, now being held in Barbados, are hoping that participants will capitalise on the US$25 million in...