Tag: Business
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The US has revealed plans to impose port fees on Chinese ships to try to revive shipbuilding in the US and challenge China's dominance...
‘Pork To The Bone’ to boost sales
Responding to a noticeable decline in pork sales over the past month, local farmers and industry representatives have announced an initiative dubbed “Pork To...
Brian Reece appointed CEO of Fair Trading Commission
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Brian Reece as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Reece, who joined the Commission in...
Economist: Urgent response needed from region
Caribbean economist and macroeconomic adviser Dr Kari Grenade is urging Caribbean countries to take immediate and future actions to liberate the region “from the...
Gildan hit with US$91.4m tax bill
Canadian clothing company Gildan Activewear Inc., which is a leading multinational enterprise with operations in Barbados, is reporting US$91.4 million in financial fallout from...
Lenstec eyes tariff prospects
Barbados-based medical device manufacturer Lenstec is keeping an eye on possible export opportunities arising from the trade war between the United States (US) and...