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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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No wings on Pelican business

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DESPITE REPEATED CRIES for help, Pelican Village has become a virtual ghost town, operators at the location are claiming.Contending that they were in danger...
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ON THE LEFT: Don’t skimp on staff development

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How key is training to the success of the tourism sector? One of the key factors of any business, particularly those in the hospitality and...
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THE ISSUE: Need for training at all levels

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How key is training to the success of the tourism sector?Barbados is well known for its focus on education. It is also regarded as...
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ON THE RIGHT: Tourism training an important goal

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BASED ON REPORTS from different organisations related to tourism it has been emphasised that this industry has grown in the greater Caribbean, covering a...
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Concerns about cell phones in the workplace

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CELLULAR PHONES HAVE been blamed for a lot of time wasting in the labor force.This view was expressed today by Senior Assistant General Secretary...
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Query on growth

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THE CENTRAL BANK is reporting economic growth for Barbados, but economist Jeremy Stephen is yet to see this reflected “on the ground”.And while “very...
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