cleviston haynes : re - inventing human resources and the power of internal marketing – making human resources ’ presence felt within your organisation welcome address by mr cleviston haynes, deputy governor of the central bank of barbados, at the central bank / human resource management association of barbados ( hrmab ) sponsored workshop, bridgetown, 15 april 2011. * * * the central bank is delighted to co - sponsor this workshop with the human resource management association of barbados inc. on the theme “ re - inventing hr and the power of internal marketing : making hr ’ s presence felt within your organization. the bank ’ s involvement in enriching intellectual debate on matters pertaining to our core disciplines of economics, banking and finance is well known. it may seem somewhat unusual to some for the bank to headline a presentation on human resources management. however, when our hr director, janis marville approached senior management with the idea of supporting this venture, there was no hesitation in agreeing to our participation. we are acutely aware that, as a knowledge - based institution, our ultimate success rests heavily on the quality of our human resources, the culture we foster, the morale of the organization and the responsiveness to the dynamic changes in the environment in which our human resources practise their craft. we believe therefore that the human resource function is central to all that we do. the role of hr is constantly evolving and no longer is the hr specialist to be viewed simply as one responsible for recruitment, discipline, and the storage of employee records. properly utilised, he has the potential to be a strategic partner in the achievement of our core objectives. the hr specialist has to prepare himself for this role, for his contribution to the organisation will not be limited to the policing of rules, important as they may be. instead, the hr specialist will need to focus on working closely with management to leverage the potential of all employees, while providing guidance to management on how to navigate the employee - related challenges that our organisations face. at the bank, we recognise the need for a strategic approach to human resource management so that, through a strategic partnership, the human resource function can support the bank ’ s vision and direction by inter alia a ) strengthening our processes for the recruitment, development and retention of staff with the appropriate technical and / or leadership skills to enable the bank to achieve its objectives ; b ) promoting a strategic approach to training and development to assist in the alignment of training with the bank ’ s

kevin greenidge : charting the course for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the caribbean remarks by dr kevin greenidge, governor of the central bank of barbados, at the third lecture of the distinguished owen s. arthur lecture series, bridgetown, 4 october 2023. * * * good evening to all of you. i am deeply honoured to stand before you today to deliver the third lecture of the scr / cdb distinguished owen s. arthur memorial lecture series in this auspicious year marking caricom's fiftieth anniversary. we are gathered to celebrate and delve into the intellect of a stalwart, the late owen seymour arthur, a man whose unyielding advocacy for regional integration left an indelible mark, engraving pathways of cooperation and solidarity. i extend my heartfelt gratitude to the shridath ramphal centre and the caribbean development bank for this esteemed platform. preceded by esteemed speakers, dr. gene leon and dr. carla barnett, tonight, i humbly contribute my voice to this evolving discourse on caricom's economic development. introduction my address will focus on a topic that has been the cornerstone of our collective endeavours and intellectual pursuits – sustainable economic growth for the region. the intellectual footprints of owen s. arthur underscore our conversations on sustainable and inclusive economic growth. arthur's insights emanated not just from profound knowledge but from a fervent belief in the caribbean's potential. he once proclaimed, " the pursuit of national development requires more than just economic growth, " a clarion call illuminating our pathway to holistic, equitable progress. economic growth therefore is a dynamic force that holds the power to shape societies and transform lives. however, it is not an end in itself ; it is a means to an end. economic growth is a tool that can help us achieve our ultimate goal of sustainable development which enhances the well - being and prosperity of our people. our research, our analysis, and our policy recommendations should always be guided by this fundamental principle. we must ask ourselves how can economic growth be harnessed to improve the quality of life for all members of society over generations. in other words, how can we get economic growth that is sustainable and inclusive. as we forge ahead, our dialogue on growth is interwoven with complexities and nuances, each thread contributing to a tapestry that mirrors our diverse, resilient, and interconnected region. tonight, drawing from the esteemed