Jamaica to Play Active Role in Revitalising CARICOM
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says Jamaica will play an active role in revitalising CARICOM.
By Alecia Smith-Edwards, JIS Reporter
May 2012
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Trinidad’s Minister Says Imbalance in Trade can be sorted out through Dialogue
Minister of Trade and Industry in Trinidad and Tobago believes that the imbalance of trade issues between Jamaica and Trinidad can be resolved through dialogue.
( By Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, JIS Reporter)
May 2012
Ford says EU free trade deals will lead to job losses by John Moylan (BBC News)
The head of Ford's European operations has warned that jobs will be lost in Europe due to free trade deals with some Asian economies.
May 2012
Medical Tourism Industry Under Microscope by Tony Best (Nation News)
Barbados’ emerging health-tourism industry may soon come under close foreign scrutiny.
May 2012
Steps to Protect Intellectual Property by Marlon Madden (Nation News)
Pamela Coke Hamilton (Exec. Director of Caribbean Export Development Agency) states that the agency is taking the right steps to secure Intellectual Property Rights in the region.
May 2012
Ford says EU free trade deals will lead to job losses
The head of Ford's European operations has warned that jobs will be lost in Europe due to free trade deals with some Asian economies.
May 2012
EPA rules clear, flexible by Natasha Beckles (Nation News)
TWO REGIONAL TRADE SPECIALISTS have urged Barbadian manufacturers to explore all trade and assistance opportunities provided under the CARIFORUM-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
May 2012
Barbados private sector warns on Canada trade deals
(Barbados Nation) The private sector has warned Barbados’ international trade negotiators to tread carefully when it comes to entering deals with Canada.
May 2012
Barbados-UK Sign Double Taxation Agreement By Julia Rawlins-Bentham Published: April 26, 2012
Barbados can now exchange international business information with the United Kingdom (UK) following the signing of the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital.
May 2012
Concerns over Protectionism, Currency Dominate Trade Agenda at Americas Summit
The impact of rich country monetary policy on Latin American economies and the rise of import restrictions in the latter both took centre stage as leaders from the Americas gathered in Colombia for the Summit of the Americas.
May 2012
Differences Plague WIPO Negotiations on Traditional Knowledge
Negotiations at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) over a legal instrument intended to protect traditional knowledge (TK) saw mixed progress.
May 2012
Private Sector To Examine 2012 Global Trade Environment
The Barbados Private Sector Trade Team hosts a panel discussion on the issue - Small Island Trading in a Big World - Can we Compete? In addition to the discussion, the BPSTT launches its redesigned website.
February 2012
BPSA Appoints New CEO
The Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) announced today the appointment of Anne Reid to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
April 2011
Barbados Business Sector To Get Much Needed Boost In Access To Global Funding
Barbados Private Sector Association Announces Initiatives To Assist With Proposal Writing And To Increase Awareness Of Trade Role
March 2011
The Barbados Private Sector Association Announces the Launch of Two CARTFund Projects
The Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) has been granted funding under the CARTFund program for two pivotal projects to assist in private sector development. These initiatives are the Private Sector Project Proposal Hub and the Private Sector Communications Enhancement Project.
February 2010