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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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TOURISM MATTERS: Emerging from the Brexit gloom

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Following the referendum on Brexit, I would imagine the entire outward bound tourism industry in Britain has gone into overdrive to mitigate the effect,...
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Flavourful twist to sugar cakes

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When Maria Joseph was a teenager, her grandfather, Vincent Stuart, didn’t like to see her idle during the long summer vacation. So, he taught...
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Education as an economic platform

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“Education as an economic sector.” Minister of Education Ronald Jones used those words in New York recently to describe a key part of his desire...
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BHTA appoints new Board

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THE Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has appointed its new Board for the 2016 –2018 period, headed by new Chairman Roseanne Myers.Other members of...
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Worrell’s comments ‘a concern’

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MUTED, BUT VERY concerned.That was how the outgoing chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), Alex McDonald, described the business community’s reaction to...
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10-MINUTE MANAGER: Walton Trotman

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Walton Trotman is creative director/designer at Imperial Stylings  Are you where you’ve always wanted to be?Yes; working for myself. I just need the money to...
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