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Energy insecurity hurting Caribbean

Economist Marla Dukharan is urging the Caribbean to do more to achieve energy sovereignty as the ongoing international oil market crisis gives the region a reminder of its vulnerability. In...
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US$144m savings boost for Barbados

Barbados has secured more than US$144 million in fiscal savings through innovative debtfor- nature and debt-forclimate transactions, creating...
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Ministry: Six companies seek exploration licences

Government’s quest to find commercially-viable oil and natural gas resources offshore Barbados has caught the international oil industry’s...
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US-Canada trade war worry 

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United...
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Economist warns of foreign exchange squeeze

One of Barbados’ leading economists sees some challenges around the corner for the country if the trend of...
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Central Bank urges financial institutions to address BiMPay issues

Shawn Cumberbatch -
The Central Bank of Barbados is urging financial institutions to do more to fix the challenges, including the late payment of salaries and other...
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US$17.6b in climate investment pipeline

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Billions of dollars in projects, financing and entrepreneurial opportunities in the Caribbean have emerged from an inaugural summit that was recently held in Barbados...
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KM2 Solutions Barbados marks 19 years

Julia Haynes -
For 19 years, KM2 Solutions Barbados has been setting the standard for customer service excellence in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Throughout its journey, the...
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Green cars taking over

Diara Springer -
Electric and hybrid vehicles now make up about 70 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Barbados. Industry leaders say the rapid transformation has...
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BEC calls for protection of rights and dignity of workers

Antoinette Connell -
The Barbados Employers' Confederation (BEC) says it has noted with concern the recent allegations made “against a private, Barbados-based construction firm” regarding exploitation of...
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We must prepare for AI, says Nicholls

Shawn Cumberbatch -
The world of work is changing rapidly and Government must be prepared to adapt so that the rights of Barbadians, including their incomes, are...
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