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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: Economic amnesia

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Not too long ago, former Prime Minister Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford was wondering what went wrong that the Barbadian economy had once again deteriorated significantly.It...
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Local cement exports up

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ARAWAK CEMENT COMPANY Limited has registered its strongest export numbers in three years with a record-high of 20 000 tonnes in June.The robust export...
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Noel replacing Harrison at TBBA

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IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, the Barbados Bankers Association (TBBA) will have a new head.Effective August 1, David Noel, managing director, Caribbean East, Bank...
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WEDNESDAY WOMAN: Bourne in love with design

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WHEN MOST PEOPLE see her work, their first reaction is, “Wait, a girl did that?”That gives graphic designer Shanice Bourne great pleasure since she...
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19 let go from Royal Westmoreland

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ROYAL WESTMORELAND has sent home 19 workers as it feels the pinch of expired contracts and a weaker British pound.Now faced with “a marked...
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Cruise blues

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THE MV HARBOUR MASTER’S return to Barbados has left operators of Jolly Roger 1 feeling as if they have been attacked by buccaneers.The party...
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