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  • Barbados Eyes Investment Opportunities as Spain Drops Blacklist Label

    Barbados is poised to strengthen its appeal as an international business destination following Spain’s decision to remove the island from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, a move that a senior government official says eliminates a major obstacle to investment and enhances the country’s international standing. Speaking during a webinar, Off Spain’s Blacklist: What It Means […]

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  • Barbados eyes Latin America after Spain lifts tax blacklist

    The decision by Spain to remove Barbados from its blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes has unlocked an enormous gateway for the island to expand its global business footprint, not only in Spain but also in the largely untapped Latin American market. Miguel Tomé de Medeiros, an international tax expert who focuses on cross-border […]

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  • BIBA Board of Directors

    Barbados International Business Association’s New President Focused on Business Facilitation and Effective Compliance

    Bridgetown, Barbados, July 24, 2026 – Supporting the continued development of business facilitation in Barbados, with a focus on improving the ease of doing business while maintaining a strong and effective compliance framework, will be among the key priorities for the new President of BIBA, the Association for Global Business, Ms. Joanna M. Austin. Ms. […]

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  • Barbados captive sector adapts, expands amid global shifts

    Barbados’ captive insurance sector continues to grow despite facing rising competition as it retains key advantages that continue to attract international entities. That was the central takeaway from a panel discussion at the recent Barbados Risk & Insurance Management (BRIM) conference, hosted annually by the BIBA, the Association for Global Business. Local industry leaders Justin […]

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  • Kelvin Dalrymple at BRIM 2026 Conference

    BRIM expert: Barbados strengthening case for higher credit rating

    Barbados’ once-coveted investment grade credit rating can be restored, according to one leading sovereign credit specialist, who says the country is steadily putting in place the reforms and institutional frameworks needed to achieve this goal. Kelvin Dalrymple, Founder and CEO of The Ratings Advisory Clinic (TRAC), delivered this assessment to nearly 300 delegates at the […]

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  • Chris Howells at BRIM 2026 Conference

    Expert highlights shifting ALM practises

    Local insurers have been encouraged to explore Asset Liability Matching (ALM) as a strategy to hedge against the risks prompted by evolving natural and geopolitical hazards. This was highlighted by global insurance asset management consultant Chris Howells as he addressed the Barbados Risk & Insurance Management (BRIM) Conference held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam […]

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  • No corporate flight since tax increase, says BIBA President

    The immediate exodus of global companies from Barbados following the increase in corporate tax to nine per cent appears not to have materialised, according to president of BIBA, the Association for Global Business, Marlon Yarde. The higher corporation tax rate took effect on January 1, 2024, replacing the previous regime of 5 per cent. Nearly […]

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