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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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Solar Sunrise

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THIS IS THE CHANGING face of Barbados.It’s a view of the sun-drenched BL&P solar farm at Trents, St Lucy, which is already feeding green...
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THE HOYOS FILE: ANSA McAl’s bittersweet ‘victory’ too late

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Having lost the war for Banks Holdings Limited (BHL) of Barbados to AmBev of Brazil, ANSA McAl of Trinidad & Tobago learned last week that...
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Credit union wants teachers to borrow

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BARBADIAN TEACHERS have been so unwilling to borrow from their credit union that’s its hierarchy is now virtually begging them to apply for loans.The Barbados...
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Collision course

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GOVERNMENT SEEMS HEADED for a showdown with the local business community over the imminent but unexpected squeeze on foreign exchange leaving Barbados.In the wake...
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Project delays hurt growth

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THE ECONOMY HAS GROWN, but so too have Government’s fiscal challenges.On top of that, the Central Bank has lowered its overall economic growth projections...
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No cover on Crop Over Water

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CROP OVER WATER could have been made anywhere and by anyone.That is because the two words most commonly used to brand Barbados’ biggest cultural...
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