Business

The economies of the region are returning to pre-pandemic growth levels, and CIBC Caribbean says this situation is among the contributing factors to its “solid” performance for the first half …

Export Barbados has seen a significant increase in trade with the African continent over the past year, according to chief executive officer Mark Hill. The value of trade is approaching …

Concerns have been raised about the need to improve retirement planning and financial literacy in Barbados, wealth managers have warned. Peter Arender, Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer of Fortress …

Business leaders are confident about the island’s post-COVID economic recovery, but bemoan high costs of living and operating, a comprehensive economic outlook survey by the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and …

A proposal by the Central Bank of Barbados to centralise the commercial banking payment system has received support from a consumer group. The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) welcomed the …

A Nigerian multinational commercial bank is making moves to set up in the Caribbean, promising improved access to financial services and expanded digital services. Aigboje Imoukhuede, Chairman of the Lagos-headquartered …

The regional trade and investment promotion agency on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) representing their commitment to continued collaboration and cooperation to support …

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has confirmed that government officials are engaged in discussions with Nigerian airline Air Peace – a key investor in the soon-to-be-relaunched regional carrier LIAT – to …

Amid growing concerns from vendors about changes to this year’s Bridgetown Market, the Chief Executive of the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), Carol Roberts, has clarified the rationale behind the recent …