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Govt finalising debt swap for health

Government is moving to finalise a debt-for-social swap targeting health, as it confronts an escalating non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis in which 42 per cent of Barbados’ children are reportedly...
Politics

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling on the Government to urgently address recurring flooding along the KNR...
Politics

Walters: Fix NHC problems

Transferring ownership of National Housing Corporation (NHC) terrace units to long-standing tenants does not mean Government’s job is...
Politics

‘No need’ to amend Constitution

Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has stated that a comprehensive review of the work permit...
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MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in...
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43 vacancies filled on Barbados Job Registry

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Several Barbadians have found employment by using the Barbados Job Register established by the Ministry of Labour. Moreen Bowen, acting director of the Barbados Employment...
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Tech boost for air traffic control

Colville Mounsey -
New radar and airspace management technology planned for the Grantley Adams International Airport is expected to help air traffic controllers manage the growing volume...
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Hilton debt-free, says minister

Shawn Cumberbatch -
The Hilton Barbados Resort property, which is owned by Government, is now debt-free and valued at more than $240 million. Minister of Tourism and International...
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Analyst: More DLP exits possible

Colville Mounsey -
There could be more exits from the beleaguered Democratic Labour Party (DLP) along with additional challenges to rebuild, says political scientist Devaron Bruce. Bruce is...
Politics

Utility wires an eyesore, says Symmonds

Nationnews Desk -
The sight of overhanging utility wires across the length and breadth of Barbados has been described as “a vulgar eyesore” by Minister of Energy,...
Politics

Thorne’s exit ‘a turning point for DLP’

Colville Mounsey -
While the General Council of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) was locked behind closed doors in a meeting last night, two leading Barbadian political...
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