The possibility exists that the Insurance Corporation of Barbados (ICBL) could be at the centre of a hostile takeover bid if a party other than Paynes Bay Finance or its …
Business
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Owners of small hotels are being told that if they decentralize their operations it will improve their business and empower their employees. The advice has come from economist Dr Justin …
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Chairman of the Intimate Hotels of Barbados (IHB) Mahmood Patel wants that body to undergo a major transformation coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic to become more sustainable and profitable. …
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While hotels may see a return in the numbers of visitors to their properties it will be at least three to four years before that translates to profitability. So says …
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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is urging regional governments to ramp up public investment as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in preparation for a recovery. This …
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One regional government minister, who has admitted to refusing bribes, is warning of the need for better responses from governments in the Caribbean to the “terrible distrust” exhibited by residents. …
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Today, we present the first in a two-part series looking at vending in Barbados. Next week, we zero in on the farming and vending of produce, and take a look …
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Roadside vendors in Barbados are one step closer to getting improved conditiins under which to operate. Minister in the Ministry of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kirrie Symmonds told Barbados …
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One of Barbados’ development partners is concerned that there is still too high a level of perceived corruption in the Caribbean and Latin America. The issue of corruption came under …
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It was out of a need to have some pocket money that John Yard started making trinkets and selling to friends while in college some 30 years ago. Today, he …