Barbados can come out stronger at the end its four-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, should Government learn the lessons from Jamaica’s experience. This advice came from former co-chair of …
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Tourism officials are encouraged by Barbados’ efforts as a tourist destination to be more inclusive and tolerant of members of the Lesbian, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community. Pointing …
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If the tourism industry is to continue to be Barbados’ largest foreign exchange earner it has to evolve. That is the view of new president of the Barbados Economic Society …
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After contracting slightly in the final three months of last year due to a weak performance in the tourism sector for that period, Barbados’ economy is forecast to be flat …
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Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Adam Stewart says he is pleased with the progress of the multi-million dollar Sandals Beaches Resort currently under construction …
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A leading political economist is warning the Government that Barbadians may soon suffer structural adjustment fatigue under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and that alternative concessionary financing may …
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Barbados essentially gave up a chunk of its sovereignty when it signed on the dotted line to receive the US$290 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is …
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Government’s decision to restructure some aspects of its debt has come in for scathing criticism from former Prime Minister Professor Owen Arthur. Questioning Government’s choice to restructure the debt held …
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It is good news for some returning students of the Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), even as others continue to complain about less than favourable living conditions. Some returning …
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One local economist is calling for an immediate review of the Renewable Energy Rider (RER) programme, which allows producers of electricity from renewable energy source to sell power to the …