By: Kimberly Waithe Loans from commercial banks in Barbados stand at one of its lowest levels since the early 1990s. In fact, commercial bank credit has been sluggish since 2009, averaging around 0.6% annually over the past five years with recent figures showing a decline by -1.1%. This outturn represents a significant reversal considering that during 2004 to 2008 due to a … [Read more...] about What’s happening with loan growth in Barbados?
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Discovering The IDB – An Intern’s View
Photo credit by Wikicommons - Aerial shot of Kensington Oval in Bridgetown Barbados West Indies while it was being renovated. Just 19 years of age, but I have already entered the professional world as an intern at the Inter-American Development Bank, Barbados Country Office. Previous to my internship I had never heard of the IDB. I knew of the International Monetary … [Read more...] about Discovering The IDB – An Intern’s View
Is going natural a sign of wisdom?
Over a year ago I set off into a new, life-changing path without really thinking about the depths of its implications. I decided to stop putting chemicals in my hair and go natural. This is where you ask yourself why does she think that going natural is such a big deal? I also never thought it would be a big deal. I just wanted to be closer to the way I was made and … [Read more...] about Is going natural a sign of wisdom?
The best beaches in Latin America: development and conservation
Carlos Argentino, one of the classic interpreters of tropical music, used to sing, “Life is more fun in the sea.” And it's true that beaches in Latin America and the Caribbean are among the best in the world. They are public spaces that bring together all of society, and many of them contribute to the preservation of the environment and the economic development of their … [Read more...] about The best beaches in Latin America: development and conservation
What do you mean by “Caribbean” anyway?
Ironically, while thoroughly entertaining myself elbow-deep in Guyanese pepper-pot, I received a work request over the weekend to address the issue of Caribbean identity. I also became aware of a heated on-going debate on our blog as to how we should define and boundary the concept of “the Caribbean” – past colonial affiliations; imaginary lines in the deep blue sea; economic … [Read more...] about What do you mean by “Caribbean” anyway?