The local micro, small and medium enterprise sector is the key to unlocking significant economic growth in Barbados. But to do so, the sector must be allowed to reach its full potential. This from President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr. Warren Smith, the keynote speaker at the Small Business Association’s State of the Sector […]
Support from among ICT players in Barbados for recently passed Data Protection legislation. The Data Processing Department says the move is a good one for the country. With the legislation, Director, Rodney Taylor, says Barbados is inline with Europe. Mr Taylor was among a panel as Technology and Data Protection was discussed on CBC Tv8’s […]
Barbadians can now access more quickly a wide range of easy-to-navigate statistical information on the Central Bank of Barbados’ website following the launch of the new CBBWEBSTATS. Deputy Director of Research and Economic Analysis Department, Sheryl-Peter Kirton says the bank understands the importance of data to decision making at all levels and as a result, […]
A new company is being launched as a joint venture between Banks Holdings Limited and Coca-Cola Southern Caribbean. Delivery and Handling Services Barbados Ltd or “D&H Services Ltd.” will be launched on November 1st 2019. It will be the logistics hub for BHL and KOSCAB in the operation of the Barbados Bottling Company. BBC has […]
This week’s British Airways strike has caused chaos for an estimated 280,000 passengers who were due to fly with the airline.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Barbados continues to make good progress in implementing its ambitious and comprehensive economic reform programme.
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) says it does not have the authority to restrict any financial institution or business from amending its fee structure.
The retail prices of gasoline and diesel will increase effective midnight Sunday, September 8. However, the price of kerosene will decrease.
A partnership between a local tech organisation and an international social networking giant could mean big things for the digital transformation of Barbados.
Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon says the Dr. Keith Rowley led administration is looking at bringing legislation to Parliament to enact a treaty signed between Cariforum and the United Kingdom, to prevent any sudden imposition of tariffs if the UK leaves the European Union (EU).