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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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Hyatt construction set to begin

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AFTER EIGHT YEARS in the pipeline, the first step has been taken to make the multimillion-dollar Hyatt Hotel a reality on the Bridgetown landscape.Mark...
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Bishop calls for code of conduct

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WITH GENERAL ELECTIONS drawing closer, the issue of vote buying has again emerged as an undesirable factor in local politics that needs to be...
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Workers: Give us the money

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SEVERED NATIONAL CONSERVATION Commission (NCC) workers are no longer interested in re-employment at the agency.The workers represented by the National Union of Public Workers...
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‘Biased’ Axe

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POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS were involved in the retrenchment exercise at the National Conservation Commission (NCC) two years ago, contends veteran trade unionist Senator Sir Roy...
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Business facilitator promises improved dialogue

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GOVERNMENT’S NEWLY-APPOINTED business facilitator has made it clear that while he will seek to improve communication between Government departments and the business sector, he...
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BEC: Punishment and reward

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The management of a workforce can be very challenging at times. Often supervisors and managers have to ask themselves whether to give an employee...
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