EconomyLocal News World Bank: Barbados growth projections dip below 4.0 per cent by Brittany Brewster 11/04/2024 written by Brittany Brewster 3 min read The World Bank slightly lowered its 2024 growth forecast for Barbados to 3.7 per cent in its regional economic outlook released on Wednesday, compared to 4.0 per cent outlined in … Continue Reading 11/04/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News Government vows to take fisheries sector to higher heights by Sheria Brathwaite 31/03/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 31/03/2024 The Ministry of Environment, National Beautification and the Blue and Green Economy has pledged to partner with the fisherfolk of Barbados to ensure the fisheries sector remains a viable stream … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Economy Experts call for manpower, policy fixes to boost economy by Ryan Gilkes 28/03/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 28/03/2024 Three economic and business experts have said Barbados needs to tackle manpower shortages and skills gaps to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge, the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News Bankers Association optimistic ahead of Budget by Barbados Today 17/03/2024 by Barbados Today 17/03/2024 The Barbados Bankers Association is expressing optimism ahead of Mondayโs Budget presentation. Speaking on behalf of the Association, CIBCโs Managing Director for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Donna Wellington … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CubaEconomyRegional Most of Cuba hit by power outages: minister by Barbados Today 17/03/2024 by Barbados Today 17/03/2024 Large swathes of Cuba including the capital have been hit by power outages, authorities said, as the country grapples with a dire economic crisis. โAlmost the whole country has been … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsNews Energy ministry denies petrol price adjustment claims by Barbados Today 27/02/2024 by Barbados Today 27/02/2024 Theย Ministry of Energy and Businessย (MEB) has described as โfake newsโ information circulating on social media platforms claiming that there has been a price adjustment for petroleum products, dated February 17, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsNews Barbados Port reduces container charges by Sandy Deane 05/02/2024 by Sandy Deane 05/02/2024 Effective February 1, 2024, port-related container charges at the Port of Bridgetown were reduced by 7.5 per cent. This follows a 10 per cent reduction in costs announced in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsNews RBC to stop charging customers and refund them for ACH transactions by Sandy Deane 10/01/2024 by Sandy Deane 10/01/2024 The Central Bank of Barbados wishes to advise that following discussions with RBC Royal Bank, RBC has confirmed that effective January 12, 2024, it will no longer charge its … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsNews PM Mottley wants pause in debt repayments by SIDS hit by natural disasters by Barbados Today 03/12/2023 by Barbados Today 03/12/2023 Prime Minister Mia Mottley is advocating for an agreement that would enable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to temporarily halt debt repayments in the aftermath of a disaster or crisis. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsNews Bajans to source cheaper chicken: Mottley by Marlon Madden 29/10/2023 by Marlon Madden 29/10/2023 Barbadians can expect lower prices for poultry at a number of special outlets starting this week, as the Government continues to put measures in place to help Barbadians better cope … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail