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Govt finalising debt swap for health

Government is moving to finalise a debt-for-social swap targeting...

English decline ‘a concern’

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn has expressed concern about...

Countdown for end of 11-Plus begins

The countdown has officially begun for the end of...

Dip in overall maths, English

St Gabriel’s Primary School dominated this year’s Barbados Secondary...

Walters slams Govt ‘secrecy’

Democratic Labour Party Spokesman on finance Senator Ryan Walters...

Still mum on BiMPay cost

Questions about the cost of Barbados’ new BiMPay platform...

‘Plan in place for energy systems’

Minister of Energy Senator Lisa Cummins has declared a significant breakthrough in the integration of renewable energy into Barbados’ electricity grid. Speaking at the closing...

BHTA: Ferry service will be a game-changer for Caribbean

Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Javon Griffith, has heralded a proposed regional ferry service as a game-changer for the Caribbean...

Pundits: Dems must revisit constitution

Political scientist Peter Wickham yesterday weighed in on the recent resolution of the court battle within the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) stating the way...

Front-line workers ‘need more protection’

General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados Dennis De Peiza has put a case for increased protection for...

Expert outlines doctors’ legal duty

The local medical fraternity was brought up to speed yesterday on its crucial legal obligations under the new Child Protection Act. As one of the key...

PAC in spotlight

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has voiced his frustration with the Government’s majority on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), claiming it is hindering its ability...

Anti-gang laws way to go, says Thorne

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has called on Government to introduce anti-gang legislation in response to the surge in homicides across Barbados. He criticised the Government’s...

Graham: Insurance premiums hike unlikely, but hurricane a warning

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, head of the General Insurance Association of Barbados (GIAB) Randy Graham has reassured residents that insurance premiums on...

‘Not ready’ for Freedom of Info Act

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Marsha Caddle says Barbados is not yet prepared for a Freedom of Information Act. She said there was the need...

Weir: Beryl impact not expected to raise food crop costs

Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir has reassured the public that significant price increase is unlikely as some consumers raised concerns about a price hike...