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Central Bank of Barbados

Too few recent speeches for a current tone.

Speeches: 115
First speech: May 11, 2004
Latest speech: Jun 8, 2026
Tone vs coming rate moves: Not tested; too few speeches or no published rate

Does the tone run ahead of the rate?

Speech tone over the previous three months, and the policy rate at the end of each month, on the same timeline. Hover over either chart to read the same month in both.

Speech tone

Policy rate

The BIS does not publish a policy rate for this central bank, so only its tone is shown.

Latest speeches

Each speech's tone is the average over its sentences about policy, prices, rates or the economy. Open a speech to read it in full.

Date	Speech	Tone
Jun 8, 2026	Kevin Greenidge: Building economic resilience in a changing global environment - a Caribbean perspective Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.09
May 26, 2026	Kevin Greenidge: Monetary Policy Press Statement Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.33
Mar 12, 2026	Kevin Greenidge: Shared seas, shared struggles - a Caribbean perspective on the challenges facing small island developing states Dr Kevin Greenidge	−0.15
Aug 19, 2025	Kevin Greenidge: Boosting financial resilience - managing risk and uncertainty for macroeconomic stability and growth Dr Kevin Greenidge	−0.04
Jun 21, 2025	Kevin Greenidge: Courage over circumstance - the extraordinary journey of a global financial leader Dr Kevin Greenidge	−0.11
Jun 18, 2025	Kevin Greenidge: Driving instant payments in the Caribbean - a shared vision Dr Kevin Greenidge	–
Jun 6, 2025	Kevin Greenidge: A legacy of excellence - resilience, reflection, renewal Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.01
May 26, 2025	Kevin Greenidge: Creativity and culture are not luxuries - they are necessities Dr Kevin Greenidge	–
May 13, 2025	Kevin Greenidge: Unbreakable, unmovable, unstoppable Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.16
May 12, 2025	Kevin Greenidge: Strong regulation is the foundation for financial stability Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.01
Feb 25, 2025	Michelle Doyle-Lowe: Effective oversight is vital to the smooth operation of our payments system Michelle Doyle-Lowe	–
Jan 11, 2025	Elson Gaskin: The Frank Collymore Literary Endowment - literature enriches the tapestry of our nation Elson Gaskin	+0.05
Dec 13, 2024	Kevin Greenidge: Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of our economy Dr Kevin Greenidge	−0.16
Dec 9, 2024	Kevin Greenidge: Enhancing regional cooperation across the Caribbean Dr Kevin Greenidge	−0.08
Nov 19, 2024	Kevin Greenidge: The role of pension plans in a growing Barbadian economy Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.19
Nov 6, 2024	Kevin Greenidge: Economic research is the antidote to our challenges Dr Kevin Greenidge	−0.23
Oct 24, 2024	Alwyn Jordan: Shaping the Caribbean's banking landscape Alwyn Jordan	+0.04
Oct 16, 2024	Alwyn Jordan: Monitoring and assessing risks to financial stability in the Caribbean Alwyn Jordan	−0.21
Aug 30, 2024	Kevin Greenidge: Press forward to be a better you Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.22
Aug 28, 2024	Kevin Greenidge: You can achieve even more Dr Kevin Greenidge	–
Jan 14, 2024	Elson Gaskin: The Frank Collymore Literary Endowment - building on its legacy Elson Gaskin	−0.02
Dec 4, 2023	Kevin Greenidge: Barbados, a safe haven in a world of economic uncertainties Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.00
Jul 25, 2023	Kevin Greenidge: Research is the compass that guides us through uncharted waters Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.00
May 26, 2023	Kevin Greenidge: The arts are critical to sustained economic growth Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.08
Apr 6, 2023	Kevin Greenidge: Continuing the legacy of success Dr Kevin Greenidge	+0.09
Jul 26, 2022	Cleviston Haynes: Public education is part of the Central Bank of Barbados' legacy Cleviston Haynes	−0.01
Sep 3, 2020	Cleviston Haynes: Finding opportunities in Covid-19 Cleviston Haynes	−0.30
Jan 9, 2020	Cleviston Haynes: Literature is indelibly linked to national identity Cleviston Haynes	–
Dec 6, 2019	Cleviston Haynes: Launch of "Both Sides of the Coin: The Story of the Central Bank of Barbados 1972-2017" Cleviston Haynes	+0.03
Sep 26, 2019	Cleviston Haynes: Strategic human resource management in the age of technology Cleviston Haynes	−0.11
Jul 25, 2019	Cleviston Haynes: Critical minds for critical times - economic research as a building block for transformative growth in the Caribbean Cleviston Haynes	−0.05
Jun 4, 2019	Cleviston Haynes: Cash will remain a part of the mix Cleviston Haynes	+0.01
May 17, 2019	Cleviston Haynes: Bio-digestion - benefits to Barbados Cleviston Haynes	+0.12
Mar 28, 2019	Cleviston Haynes: Redefining our "How" in Barbados' financial services sector Cleviston Haynes	−0.11
Feb 25, 2019	Cleviston Haynes: Driving change toward the new economy Cleviston Haynes	+0.44
Jan 31, 2019	Cleviston Haynes: A show of faith Cleviston Haynes	−0.04
Nov 15, 2018	Cleviston Haynes: Debt exchange - risks and opportunities: leveraging the Jamaican experience Cleviston Haynes	−0.18
Nov 8, 2018	Cleviston Haynes: The right mix of solutions to our challenges is within our reach Cleviston Haynes	−0.03
Nov 6, 2018	Cleviston Haynes: Focused, timely and relevant research is key to good policy-making Cleviston Haynes	−0.06
Oct 3, 2017	Michelle Doyle-Lowe: Financial evolution - exploring the shift Michelle Doyle-Lowe	−0.04
Jul 26, 2017	Cleviston Haynes: In search of practical solutions to strengthen economic growth Cleviston Haynes	−0.23
Jun 30, 2017	Cleviston Haynes: Making a difference to livelihoods in Barbados Cleviston Haynes	+0.01
Jun 26, 2017	Cleviston Haynes: Perspectives on growth in the Caribbean Cleviston Haynes	−0.18
Jul 26, 2016	DeLisle Worrell: Debating social science issues in the Caribbean DeLisle Worrell	−0.04
Oct 28, 2015	DeLisle Worrell: Keeping the economy stable and achieving growth DeLisle Worrell	+0.07
Sep 17, 2015	DeLisle Worrell: The Barbados IBFS sector and the efficiency of international commerce DeLisle Worrell	+0.07
Sep 8, 2015	DeLisle Worrell: Economic and financial services developments in Barbados DeLisle Worrell	−0.17
Jul 27, 2015	DeLisle Worrell: Competing in the global market of research DeLisle Worrell	−0.14
Apr 10, 2015	DeLisle Worrell: Challenges and opportunities for Barbados' IBFS sector DeLisle Worrell	−0.45
Feb 23, 2015	DeLisle Worrell: Increasing labour productivity in Barbados DeLisle Worrell	+0.13
Jan 29, 2015	DeLisle Worrell: The growing relationship between China and Barbados DeLisle Worrell	+0.60
Nov 11, 2014	DeLisle Worrell: An overview of the financial landscape in Barbados DeLisle Worrell	−0.30
Oct 9, 2014	DeLisle Worrell: Caribbean economies - has recovery arrived? DeLisle Worrell	+0.16
Sep 11, 2014	DeLisle Worrell: IFCs in a borderless digital economy DeLisle Worrell	−0.28
Apr 9, 2014	DeLisle Worrell: Barbados - principles underlying its economic strategy and aims DeLisle Worrell	−0.21
Mar 14, 2014	DeLisle Worrell: What is a fair trade? DeLisle Worrell	+0.07
Nov 25, 2013	DeLisle Worrell: Reflections on financial stability analysis in the Caribbean DeLisle Worrell	–
Oct 31, 2013	DeLisle Worrell: Barbadians have every reason to be confident of our economic future DeLisle Worrell	−0.01
Oct 7, 2013	DeLisle Worrell: Credit unions have a competitive edge DeLisle Worrell	+0.23
Sep 11, 2013	DeLisle Worrell: Developments in the global financial sector with implications for regulators and financial institutions DeLisle Worrell	+0.16

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