Barbados Has New Central Bank Governor

Barbados Has New Central Bank Governor

Cleviston Haynes has been appointed as Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados. Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler, pursuant to the powers vested in him under Section 11 (1) of the Central Bank of Barbados Act CAP 323C of the Laws of...
Sir Courtney Blackman – A Visionary Leader

Sir Courtney Blackman – A Visionary Leader

Barbados’ first Central Bank Governor, Sir Courtney Blackman, has been hailed for his exemplary leadership and for carving out an economic model for Barbados, in the few years after Independence, that transformed the island into a modern society and economy, with the...
Government Committed To 2-1 Exchange Rate

Government Committed To 2-1 Exchange Rate

The two to one peg which Barbados has held with the United States dollar since the advent of our own Central Bank, will be maintained. This assurance came as Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler addressed those gathered at the Frank Collymore...
Balanced Approach To Granting Concessions

Balanced Approach To Granting Concessions

This island’s Minister of Finance, Christopher Sinckler, believes there must be a “balanced approach” to governments granting tax concessions to investors. Mr. Sinckler said that while officials should never “give away too much” in concessions, they should also never...
Gov’t Signs Loan Agreement With CAF

Gov’t Signs Loan Agreement With CAF

Government today signed a loan agreement with the Latin American Development Bank (CAF) for US$15 million to finance Barbados’ Tax Administration Infrastructure Reform Programme. Shortly before signing the document, Minister of Finance, Christopher Sinckler, said the...

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