The regulatory framework of the Barbados financial services sector revolves around the Central Bank of Barbados, the Ministry of Finance and the Barbados Securities Commission. Affected by a deepening international financial crisis, growth in the Barbados economy slowed substantially in 2008. Real output increased by 0.7%, a lot lower than the 3.3% of 2007 and

Challenor Creative Arts and Training Centre There are several institutions in Barbados that cater to students with special needs, but unlike those schools, the Challenor Creative Arts and Training Centre is the only one of this kind in the island that accommodates students from the ages of 5 to 50. The Centre was originally founded

University of the West Indies The University of the West Indies is spread over four campuses in three Caribbean islands. These are the Mona Campus in Jamaica, The Cave Hill Campus in Barbados, The Distance Education Centre, Barbados and the St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago. The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in

Louis Lynch was an outstanding educator in Barbados; he founded the countries largest private secondary school from which many successful and prominent Barbadians graduated. In honor of Louis Lynch's lasting contribution to the secondary education of Barbados, the Barbados government named a school after him in 1978 - the Louis Lynch Secondary School. This was

Harrison College Harrison College Described as 'the Eton College of Barbados', Harrison College (http://kolij.org/), 'Kolij' as it is also known, is one of the island's most prestigious co-educational secondary schools. Founded in 1733, the College takes its name from a successful Bridgetown merchant, Thomas Harrison, who intended for it to serve as a free public

A Brief History... Christ Church Foundation School (CCFS) is a Barbadian Government co-educational secondary school catering to students aged 11 to 18 years. Set on top of Oistins Hill near the tip of the south coast, the Foundation School was founded in 1809 and is considered one of Barbados' oldest schools. Historically, Foundation School was

The Combermere School is located in Waterford, St. Michael, and dates as far back as 1695, when it came into existence as a "Free School" from an endowment from the will of a former plantation owner by the name of Colonel Henry Drax. Combermere is the oldest secondary school in Barbados and is one of the

"Many Studies, One Brotherhood" Life beyond secondary school can be a very daunting experience. For many it is necessary to experience a safe and steady transition into the responsibilities of further education and the world of work. The Barbados Community College (BCC) allows students of all ages and all walks of life to study for

Barbados is probably the smallest country in the world offering its citizens free state-financed education from primary right up to university level. The Barbados government spends 20 per cent of its (US) billion dollar annual budget on education. It's therefore no wonder that this 166 square mile island boasts a literacy rate of 97.6% of

Do you want to know about the labour and employment environment of the island Barbados? You may even consider looking for a job on the island, or simply want to refresh your general knowledge. See the overview and access the information provided about finding a job, getting a work permit and employment in Barbados. Our