Barbados is positioning itself as the gateway to lucrative trade and investment opportunities for UK companies, leveraging its stable economy and modern infrastructure to strengthen its partnership with Britain, said …
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Historic celebrations will take place on Wednesday at Kooyman’s Barbados Megastore, as the home improvement, tools, and hardware store marks 85 years of delivering significant social and economic benefits in …
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Scotiabank and I am a Girl NGO have partnered again to help provide opportunities for girls to realise their full potential. For the fourth consecutive year, the bank has made …
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PM hails groundbreaking $240m debt-for-climate swap
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MoorePrime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday defended a groundbreaking debt-for-climate swap as a global first that will finance a $240 million upgrade to critical infrastructure, including the South Coast Sewage …
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On October 29-30, 2024, I had the honour of representing the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC) of The University of the West Indies (The …
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The pension system is facing a growing crisis, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge warned Tuesday, with more than 28 per cent of defined benefit plans underfunded and an average …
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Investors urged to look for opportunities here as major tourism summit debuts in Barbados
by Ryan Gilkesby Ryan GilkesOver 300 investors, tourism officials, and industry leaders have gathered in Barbados this week for the island’s first hosting of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS). And …
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Barbados has reached an exciting and impactful milestone, breaking the three million bottle fill mark at Hydrate Caribbean’s hydration stations. The hydration stations are now a common sight across …
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With widespread concern over high prices, merchants signal they may pass on the cost of increased security measures to customers as crime prevention takes priority amid a worrying spike in …
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Credit upgrade welcomed; financial risks persist – expert
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreDespite Barbados’ recent credit rating boost from two leading global agencies, a senior investment strategist cautioned Wednesday that the country still has a way to go as there are still …