Business

Cave Shepherd eyeing expansion

Cave Shepherd & Company Limited is in expansion mode, with officials eyeing new business opportunities in Barbados and Guyana. This comes as the company reports a $13 million profit and...

Economist believes it’s right time for transformation

Having stabilised the economy, the authorities must now shift gears to achieve the even harder task of transforming...

Munro-Knight warns importers over produce Barbados can grow

Agriculture Minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight is placing those importers who are bringing produce which could be grown here...

Service providers urged to raise standards

Barbadian service providers will remain locked out of foreign markets unless they raise their standards at home, Minister...

Zeemoney customers told to call Bank

Customers with concerns after the shutting down of the Ghana-based fintech company Zeemoney can contact the Central Bank...

US-Canada trade war worry 

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United States (US) and Canada weaponise tariffs...

Economist warns of foreign exchange squeeze

One of Barbados’ leading economists sees some challenges around the corner for the country if the trend of rising international interest rates persists. Winston Moore,...

BHTA reports growth in major tourism markets

Barbados has maintained a firm position as one of the Caribbean’s top destinations despite the challenges of a highly competitive and rapidly changing global...

BLPC powering a nation for 115 years

For 115 years, the story of electricity in Barbados has been closely connected to the island’s social and economic development. From the first electricity...

Price hike fears

There is major concern that new restrictions on vessels and related increased charges by shippers at the water-scarce Panama Canal could ripple into increased...

CIBC Caribbean nets US$167m profit

Profitability has surged at CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited after positive revenue, loan and deposit growth. Chief executive officer (CEO) Mark St Hill has reported that...