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Fresh interest in mortgage

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

GOVERNMENT'S RECENT LAUNCH of a number of new housing solutions through the National Housing Corporation (NHC) has generated renewed interest in the local mortgage market.

Altman: Limegrove well on track

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, which is to be completed at a cost of around US$50 million, is set to open on December 15. Developer Paul Altman of Altman Real Estate gave senior officials of the Ministry of Tourism and the Barbados Tourism Authority a progress report during a tour of the Holetown, St James development yesterday.

BWU, car dealer settle dispute

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A dispute between the Barbados Workers' Union (BWU) and automobile seller McEnearney Quality Incorporated (MQI) over staff layoffs has been settled.

Locals keep attractions in business

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

LOCAL AND REGIONAL business appears to be keeping Barbados' tourist attractions afloat. Chairman of Premier Attractions of Barbados, Roseanne Myers, said attractions such as Atlantis Submarines; Harrison's Cave; the Harbour Master and the catamaran cruises were yet to recover from the recession, some recording only marginal gains from last year. However, she said this was not due to a lack of support from the Caribbean.

Chamber celebrates with City walk

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to embracing the rich history of Bridgetown as it presses ahead with its Bridgetown revitalisation initiative.

Plans well on way for next year’s event

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The groundwork is already being laid for BMEX 2011, just three months after the conclusion of this year's exhibition. According to special projects coordinator of the Barbados Manufacturer's Association Shelly Ann Austin-Taylor, the theme is yet to be confirmed but like this year's Innovate, Design, Manufacture it will be one that inspires creativity.

IDB pushing small businesses in Caribbean

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A MAJOR forum on microfinance in the Caribbean and Latin America is being planned by the Inter-American Development Bank's Multilateral Investment Fund (FOMIN/MIF) for October 6 to 8 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Trimart stores open again

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

TRIMART SUPERMARKETS, which were closed by bailiffs last Friday, can now reopen their doors. Yesterday, the company, through its lawyer, attorney-at-law Anthony Audain, filed with the Supervisor of Insolvency a notice of intention to make a proposal to creditors NSR Limited (in receivership).

Hotel safety checks starting

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Employers in the hospitality sector should soon get assistance in assessing the safety and health conditions at their hotels and restaurants, in an effort to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring at these facilities.

Sir Roy knocks blame game

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

STOP BLAMING EACH OTHER! Pointing a finger at someone else is not the way to solve issues affecting the Barbadian workplace since we all may be guilty at some point. That was just one of several sentiments expressed at a panel discussion recently at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre during the launch of Neilson Waithe's newest book, which looks at understanding the Caribbean worker.