Coca-Cola is saying goodbye to 200 brands, or half of its portfolio.
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Business
IMF warns pandemic persistence clouds Latin America and Caribbean recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday said that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has hit Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) harder than other parts of the world, both in human and economic terms.
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Government committed to removing impediments to business
Government has committed to continue providing an enabling environment aimed at supporting existing businesses and removing impediments that frustrate new and emerging ones.
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NIS Pays $123.2 Million In Unemployment Benefits
During the period March 23, 2020, to October 16, 2020, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) paid $123.2 million to 32,003 unemployment benefit claimants.
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Guyana Airways to introduce weekly flights to Barbados
The privately owned Trans Guyana Airways (TGA), Tuesday announced that it would be introducing five weekly flights into Barbados beginning on November 1.
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Barbados moves to harness wind energy
As Barbados moves to harness wind energy, it has drawn on the experiences of countries like Canada.
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Visa and Mastercard accused of charging ‘excessive’ fees
Visa and Mastercard have been accused of cashing in during the coronavirus crisis by charging “excessive fees”.
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BICO resumes production at Harbour Road
BICO has officially restarted local production of ice cream at its Harbour Road plant.
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Caddle: Systemic Approach Needed For Financing
If the Caribbean is to rebuild better in the context of an ongoing pandemic and increasing climate threat, a systemic approach to both domestic and global financing is needed.
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Credit unions making significant contribution to society
The local credit union movement has not only grown and blossomed since the 1940s but has made a significant difference in the socio-economic lives of Barbadians.
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