Tag Archives: business

  1. Central Bank Of Barbados – 40th Anniversary Gala: NO EXPENSE SPARED

    Biggie Irie regales a huge throng at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (alias Sherbourne) when the Central Bank held a huge celebration looking at four decades – don’t you wish they used the money to give larger tax rebate for Bajans instead?

    May 22, 2012Business, Music, Video GalleryNo comments
  2. THE SBA PROMOTES SMALL MANUFACTURERS FOR EXPORT GROWTH

    FOR A SMALL BUSINESS, exporting its goods and services can be considered vital to its growth and development; however the challenge lies in getting many the funding necessary to take that step. This suggestion has come from Chief Executive Officer of the Small Business Association, Lynette Holder who says the body, which is the island’s [...]

    May 22, 2012Business, FeaturedNo comments
  3. A NEW BOOK ON PRICE FORMATION AND INFLATION DYNAMICS IN THE CARIBBEAN IS OUT NOW

    The Caribbean Centre for Money and Finance today announced the launch of a new publication that turns the spotlight on the behavior of prices of very specific items in an attempt to gain better insight into how prices are set. The authors of the book, all Caribbean economists, also investigate when and why prices change, [...]

    May 22, 2012Books, BusinessNo comments
  4. CADRES poll of Barbados – Freundel last at last? Owen Arthur & Mia Mottley: A Great Combination

    The Sunday Sun of 20 May 2012 published a chart showing the findings of a recent poll, on the question of ‘the preferred choice for Prime Minister,’ which allows for fascinating interpretation. Former three-term Prime Minister and present Opposition Leader Owen Arthur was at 29.8%; Mia Mottley is right there at an impressive 25.5%; Christopher Sinckler [...]

    May 20, 2012Editorial, PoliticalNo comments
  5. SENIOR CAYMAN OFFICIALS NOW MORE CONVERSANT WITH CDB PROCUREMENT RULES

    Senior officials of Government ministries and agencies in the Cayman Islands who are involved in implementation of projects undertaken by the Government now know much more about how they can comply with the procurement regulations of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). They attended a two-day workshop conducted by CDB’s Head of Procurement, Mr. Norman Cameron. [...]

    May 20, 2012BusinessNo comments
  6. 10th annual St. Martin Book Fair opens May 31 with leading economist Dr. Norman Girvan

    The 10th annual St. Martin Book Fair, will take place on May 31 – June 2, 2012, said book fair coordinator Shujah Reiph. Some 14 guest authors and artists, from Asia to the Americas, will be on hand to celebrate the opening of the book fair’s 10th anniversary edition at the Belair Community Center on [...]

    May 19, 2012Business, FeaturedNo comments
  7. CAYMAN ISLANDS YOUTH URGED TO BE AGENTS OF CHANGE

    Minister of Education, Training and Employment in the Cayman Islands, the Hon. Rolston Anglin, has challenged young people to take the title of future leaders seriously, telling them they need to become agents of change in their community and ultimately in the country. Mr. Anglin was speaking at the opening of a Youth Forum organised [...]

    May 19, 2012Education, TravelNo comments
  8. Montserrat’s Premier signs off on 10th European Development Funds Agreement

    Montserrat signed a new agreement this week to receive 10th European Development Funds (EDF) which have been earmarked to support the government’s development goals. Premier Reuben T. Meade signed on behalf of Montserrat after which Ambassador Valeriano Diaz, Head of Delegation of the European Union to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean added his signature. A [...]

    May 17, 2012Business, PoliticalNo comments
  9. DIGICEL ANNOUNCED AS SPONSOR OF HAITIAN COMPAS FESTIVAL FOR A FOURTH YEAR RUNNING: Supporting Haitian culture in the Diaspora communities

    Digicel today announced its sponsorship of the Haitian Compas Festival for a fourth year running. The event will be held at the Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida this Saturday May 19th 2012. The festival, now in its 14th year, is a celebration of Haiti’s rich musical culture and Digicel is eager to make this year’s [...]

    May 17, 2012Music, TechnologyNo comments
  10. Barbadian Literary icon to headline St. Martin Book Fair 2012: George Lamming to remember the late Dr. Walter Rodney

    The 10th annual St. Martin Book Fair, with “Forward…” as its theme, will run from 31 May to 2 June 2012, at Belair Community Center, USM, Marigot Public Library, schools and other venues throughout the island, said Shujah Reiph, coordinator of the book fair. Some 14 visiting authors and artists will participate in the “book fair for the [...]

    May 16, 2012Books, TravelNo comments
  11. One Caribbean Television Returns As Partner Of Invest Caribbean Now 2012

    Reiterating its commitment to the Caribbean region, One Caribbean Television returns this June as a partner of the 2012 Invest Caribbean Now Power Forum. OCTV, which jumped on board to help present the inaugural forum last June, has again signed on to the second annual Caribbean Tourism Organization and Hard Beat Communications investment forum, slated [...]

    May 16, 2012Business, TechnologyNo comments
  12. 4G Provider TeleBarbados Promotes Use of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) by All

    TeleBarbados, the provider of choice for premium Corporate & Residential Telecommunications Services in Barbados, is the proud Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (BCCI) World Telecoms Day Seminar. World Telecoms Day occurs every May 17th, following a United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolution, following the 2005 World Summit on the [...]

    May 14, 2012Featured, TechnologyNo comments
  13. Barbadian Distribution companies to merge operations per directive from Trinidadian Headquarters

    ANSA McAL Barbados Ltd. has decided to merge the operations of its three distribution entities, Brydens Distribution, Stokes & Bynoe and A&R Tempro (1986) Ltd. The new entity will be called Brydens & Stokes Ltd. and will maintain the business of the three companies under one subsidiary and one brand. The purpose of this move [...]

    May 14, 2012Business, CuisineNo comments
  14. LAUNCH OF BARBADOS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL, May 25th – 27th

    Unlike NIFCA which is indoors and primarily a Government vehicle to draw entry fees at the majority of events, the Barbados Summer Arts Festival is people oriented and seeks to encourage the entrepreneur – all of their events are free admission to the public, as well as contests for booth operators to earn exciting prizes. [...]

    May 14, 2012Cuisine, Culture3 comments
  15. CITIZEN SECURITY IN FOCUS AT Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) ANNUAL MEETING

    Crime and violence is a developmental issue which the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has identified as an important area of focus over the next strategic plan period 2012-2014. That’s why a panel discussion on Improving Citizen Security in the Region will engage the attention of the Bank’s Governors on Wednesday 23 May 2012, during their Annual [...]

    May 13, 2012Crime, TravelNo comments
  16. Virgin Atlantic Creator, Sir Richard Branson, will be honored at Invest Caribbean Now 2012

    The momentum is building to the most talked about Caribbean investment forum that brings together ministers of government with investors in New York City, the investment capital of the world. Invest Caribbean Now 2012, which will honour world renowned business leader, Sir Richard Branson, is now just 33 days away and tickets are in going [...]

    May 9, 2012Business, TravelNo comments
  17. The Politics of Excuses and Contradiction by Henderson Bovell

    While delivering the feature address of the Central Bank of Barbados on May 5th 2012, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Prime Minister Stuart said: “My own view, as Prime Minister of Barbados, is that the Central Bank of Barbados has always acted cautiously on the strength of its profound understanding of the complexity of [...]

    May 8, 2012BusinessNo comments
  18. Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) TO HOST PROCUREMENT WORKSHOP IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

    Approximately 30 public sector employees who are involved in implementation of projects undertaken by the Government of the Cayman Islands are expected to participate in a workshop to be hosted by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) later this month. Responsibility for procurement management under projects financed by CDB rests with the Recipient of CDB financing [...]

    May 8, 2012BusinessNo comments
  19. Prime Minister of Barbados Freundel Stuart addresses 40th Anniversary Gala of the Central Bank of Barbados at LESC, Two Mile Hill

    {EDITOR’S NOTE – This is a very long and straightforward history of the Central Bank, if you are looking for revelations from ye olde PM, forget it! The captions to the photos of this event will have a more intriguing story…} I am pleased to share this special occasion with Ministry of Finance, Board of [...]

    May 6, 2012PoliticalNo comments
  20. ROYAL FIDELITY PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED TEACHERS AWARDS.

    This year the teachers are not the only ones who stand to benefit from cash prizes. The nominators will also win cash prizes, with up to 40 prizes of $100 each for the two months that nominations are open.

    May 5, 2012EducationNo comments
  21. Central Bank of Barbados’ 40th Anniversary: Grand Salle’s Open Day – Dr DeLisle Worrell

    Dr DeLisle Worrell spoke for 30 mins with an attentive audience then entertained questions for another half hour, many of the better queries emerging from the younger crowd – full story to come…

    May 5, 2012Business, Photo GalleryNo comments
  22. Central Bank of Barbados’ 40th Anniversary: Grand Salle’s Open Day – Accounts Dept.

    Members of the public learn from the Accounts division how they’re far quicker than when the Central Bank started in 1972 due to keeping pace with modernisation.

    May 5, 2012Business, Photo GalleryNo comments
  23. Barbados vanguards Change – RBC/RBTT operations in the Eastern Caribbean to adopt single RBC brand: Broad Street Launch

    {N.B. – RAW FOOTAGE, UNEDITED} RBC demonstrates a leading corporate citizenship strategy that is based on their vision for building stronger communities. This approach is known as the RBC Community Blueprint that allows us to support a wide range of community initiatives through donations, sponsorships and employee volunteer activities. This focused approach ensures they: • [...]

    May 4, 2012Business, Video GalleryNo comments
  24. A DLP ‘May Day’ Distress Signal for Barbadians (LETTER TO THE EDITOR) by Henderson Bovell

    Research shows that “Mayday signals” are so serious that they must only be communicated when “there is grave and imminent danger to life.” That is why most countries are said to impose huge penalties for false, unwarranted or prank distress signals. But making promises is a DLP trademark and that is the dilemma. Under the [...]

    May 3, 2012Editorial, PoliticalNo comments
  25. CIBC named strongest bank in North America, and third in the world

    CIBC has been named as the strongest bank in North America and the third strongest bank in the world by Bloomberg Markets magazine. This is the second year the bank has been recognized among the world’s strongest banks. Bloomberg’s global study is based on banks with more than $100-billion (U.S.) worth of assets. “This award [...]

    May 3, 2012Business, EventsNo comments