Tag Archives: finance

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Crop Over Stalwart challenges Freundel Stuart Regime over commitment to Kadooment: Government Should Acquire Globe Cinema

    One of the challenges that face tent managers every year is a Shortage of adequate and reasonable venues. We would like to support the motion that the Government acquire the Globe Cinema to be utilised by calypso tents and other cultural entities. Acquiring the Globe cinema would be more cost effective option to refurbishing the [...]

    May 17, 2012Culture, EditorialNo 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. 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
  11. Dr. Kenny Anthony delivers an a la carte policy statement of hardship and inadequacy: By Therold Prudent – Political Leader, Lucian People’s Movement

    In a desperate bid to save face, following his grand political promise of “better days”, Dr. Anthony may have delivered a magician budget that makes Mao Tse Tung’s “Great Leap Forward” of 1958-1961 seems pale by comparison. On Tuesday evening, May 8th 2012, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Minister of Finance, the Hon. [...]

    May 16, 2012Editorial, PoliticalNo comments
  12. Barbadian Drug Abuse Rehabilitator gets boost from CIBC First caribbean

    As more families in Barbados become affected by alcohol and drug abuse, the work of the Substance Abuse Foundation Inc. (SAF) continues to receive support from CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank. {EDITOR’S NOTE – What they’re too polite to say is? Due to high costs of Petrol, Electricity and Food, folks take more to booze and [...]

    May 15, 2012Business, HealthNo comments
  13. 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
  14. DIGICEL AND VERIFONE COMBINE TO LAUNCH UNIQUE MOBILE WALLET PAYMENTS SERVICE IN TONGA

    Digicel today launched an innovative addition to its Digicel Mobile Money service offering which sees customers in Tonga being able to pay for goods and services through any mobile phone using NFC technology – and without the need for a bank account or credit card. With around 60% of the Tongan population not having bank [...]

    May 14, 2012Business, TechnologyNo comments
  15. 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
  16. 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
  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 – Incisive Students

    The pupils from various secondary schools across Barbados were eager to listen to the Governor’s address at Lunchtime, these students ended up asking better questions than the Media, myself included!

    May 5, 2012Education, Photo GalleryNo comments
  23. Central Bank of Barbados’ 40th Anniversary: Grand Salle’s Open Day – Appreciation with Coins of Barbados

    This item was donated by the company who mills the coins for Barbados

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

    The Central Bank of Nigeria presented this token for the Central Bank on their Tenth Anniversary

    May 5, 2012Business, Photo GalleryNo comments
  25. 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