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Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Cleviston Haynes, as he delivered a presentation on the performance of the economy for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 financial year.

Acting Governor of Central Bank speaks on the economy

Sat, 08/12/2017 - 12:00am

Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Cleviston Haynes, yesterday painted a sobering picture of the Barbados economy and outlined to the full Social Partnership some of what needs to be

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From right: Barbados’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart; Minister of Finance, the Hon. Christopher Sinckler; and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator Darcy Boyce, listen attentively during yesterday’s proceedings.

Representatives from the country’s unions during yesterday’s Social Partnership meeting at the Hilton Hotel.

PM STUART: CRIME A SOCIAL PROBLEM

Sat, 08/12/2017 - 12:00am

Prime Minister Freundel Stuart is calling for all hands on deck to deal with the crime situation in this country.

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bPsa still awaiting Efficiency Committee’s report

Sat, 08/12/2017 - 12:00am

Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), Charles Herbert, has raised concern that the Efficiency Committee re-established from within the Social Partnership has yet to present re

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General Secretary of the National Union of Public Workers Roslyn Smith (right) speaks as President of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW), Akanni McDowall (centre) listens.

Gov’t told: Step up tax collection efforts

Sat, 08/12/2017 - 12:00am

If government steps up on its tax collection measures, there will be no need for the National Social Responsibility Levy (NSRL).

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Barbadians partying peacefully.

Bank Hall a hive of activity on Grand Kadooment Day

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:00am

Bank Hall was a hive of activity on Grand Kadooment Day, as hundreds of Barbadians and visitors to the island waited in the broiling sun to watch the bands on Kadooment Day.

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Acting Governor of Central Bank speaks on the economy

PM STUART: CRIME A SOCIAL PROBLEM

bPsa still awaiting Efficiency Committee’s report

Gov’t told: Step up tax collection efforts

Bank Hall a hive of activity on Grand Kadooment Day

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