Straughn: Simplify economic discussions for ordinary citizens

Straughn: Simplify economic discussions for ordinary citizens

Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn is challenging economists to simplify discussions on the micro and macro economy so that ordinary citizens can make wise financial decisions.   He issued the call today as he delivered the feature address at the start of the Central Bank of Barbados and the Caribbean Economic Research […]

The emperor has no clothes… but let’s pretend otherwise

The emperor has no clothes… but let’s pretend otherwise

Most Barbadians – and we dare say citizens around the world – awoke to the shock on Wednesday morning that the majority of Americans had placed their faith in Donald Trump to be their leader for the next four years. They rejected the idealism, hope, and optimism of the Kamala Harris campaign, and hitched their […]

Govt, IMF satisfied with pace of reform of state agencies

Govt, IMF satisfied with pace of reform of state agencies

Long-awaited reforms of the nation’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which have been a heavy financial burden on the central government through funding transfers, are slated to be completed by the end of next year, Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn announced on Wednesday.   The minister confirmed job losses may be part of the […]