Small business operators are calling on the Government to implement policies to help shield them from the increasing cost of doing business, remove bureaucracy, and make it easier for them …
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The Government-owned Hotels and Resorts Limited (HRL) is reporting uncertainty surrounding the sale of its two properties as it reports financial losses for the year ending March 31, 2022. HRL, …
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Urgent and fundamental changes in governments’ policies on spending and taxation are required if economies in Latin America and the Caribbean are to experience inclusive and sustainable growth. This warning …
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Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Association (SBA) Dr Lynette Holder is questioning the Government’s delay in establishing the long-promised collateral registry that is intended to improve the access …
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Preparations are underway for this year’s sugar cane harvest to commence by mid-February, with some stakeholders predicting that the 2023 output will be sweeter than last year’s. Minister of Agriculture …
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Changes coming to improve cruise passenger service at Port
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntSeveral measures have been implemented to improve cruise passenger service at the Bridgetown Port, following recent complaints from cruise ship visitors about transit delays. Chief Executive Officer of Barbados Port …
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The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) will be required to adhere to new standards over the next three years, including acknowledging customer complaints within a shorter period. Acknowledging that the BWA …
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Belle, Hinds say Gov’t will have hands full dealing with economy, crime in new year
Dealing with the economy and crime should be Government’s main focus heading into 2023. That is the view of political scientists Dr George Belle and Dr Kristina Hinds, who both …
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Barbadians are being put on notice not to expect any ease in the cost of living in the new year despite some improvement in inflationary pressures. This caution has come …
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Risky government credits and limited investment options continue to be a major challenge for mutual funds in the Caribbean, says Investment Director of Fortress Fund Managers Roger Cave. He gave …