Economy

Government Senator Ramon Alleyne has called for stronger laws to ensure regulators can swiftly pursue individuals whose fraud or gross negligence contributes to the collapse of financial institutions, arguing that …

The government is moving to introduce a new bankruptcy and insolvency framework later this year, in a bid to reinforce Barbados’ financial system and safeguard depositors, Minister of Finance Ryan …

While Barbados’ property market continues to expand on the back of foreign investment and high-end development, Housing Minister Chris Gibbs has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to widen access to affordable …

Commonwealth officials have agreed a draft plan to accelerate investment and reform global finance systems, with Barbados pushing for formal recognition of the Bridgetown Initiative before heads of government meet …

The Central Bank of Barbados is aware of WhatsApp calls displaying the Bank’s logo and falsely claiming to be associated with the bank and BiMPay. The calls reportedly originated from …

Foreign and domestic investment is rising in real estate, industry leaders said on Monday, while warning that weak legislative oversight is allowing unlicensed agents to operate, posing risks to consumers …

Effective midnight on Sunday, consumers will be paying more for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The 100 lb cylinder will retail at $182.81, up from $166.39, while the price of the 25 lb …

An opposition senator has raised fresh concerns about the country’s labour market management, questioning why employers are seeking foreign workers for low-skilled roles while qualified Barbadians remain out of work. …

A long-serving farmer has blamed middlemen taking an outsized share of profits for a sharp gap between farmgate prices and retail costs, which pushes producers out of business, with some …