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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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Online shopping forces retailers to change strategy

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ONLINE SHOPPING has forced local retailers to revisit their way of doing things.Head of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Eddie Abed, told...
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TOURISM MATTERS: Better to be safe than sorry

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IT WAS, OF COURSE, almost inevitable, but hopefully it will send a very strong message to our tourism planners and policymakers that if we...
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FTC no soap opera, says Inniss

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“NOT UNDER my watch!”Those are the words of Industry Minister, Donville Inniss, who has responded to those who have publicly and privately called for...
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Logged on to public transport

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FROM THE TIME Khalil Bryan stepped back on Barbados’ shores, he knew something was wrong.He had come home after gaining his master’s in business...
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PM wants unions and NCC to start negotiations soon

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PRIME MINISTER Freundel Stuart is “very pleased” that the Employment Rights Tribunal has rendered its decision in the matter involving the retrenched employees of the...
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Solar electricity pricing a must

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ENERGY SECTOR INVESTOR Ralph “Bizzy” Williams is renewing his call for Government to set a minimum price for solar electricity.The outspoken entrepreneur made the...
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