Barbados's central bank governor describes how the country is confident it can tackle the challenges of high unemployment, low FDI and a rise in public debt. Writers Jane Monahan and Brian Caplen

Barbadian bankers are of one mind that a light touch regime combined with transparency is better than a ‘no-tax and secrecy’ culture. Tom Blass  explains.

Barbados has succeeded in its plan to become a regional international business hub and attract a host of different enterprises by ensuring its legal framework and tax system are both robust and transparent.

Barbados is a bellwether for a new phenomenon – the growth of Caribbean pan-regional banks through the acquisition of local players. Tom Blass explains.

After several recessions, Barbados is bouncing back, and the government’s moves to strengthen the financial sector and bring in foreign investment are paying off.

A referendum on severing links with the UK, entry into a regional single market and the hosting of the Cricket World Cup – all by 2007. Tom Blass reports.