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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...
News

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in...
Politics

Govt plan for derelict properties

Antoinette Connell -
Derelict properties could be brought back to life in order to help Government meet its housing demand and assist in relocation. Raymond Lorde, acting deputy...
News

Minister: Plan to curb violence in schools

Gercine Carter -
The Ministry of Education Transformation has outlined comprehensive plans to address violence and deviance among schoolchildren. They were shared by Minister of Education Transformation Chad...
News

Bajans in Middle East ‘safe’

Antoinette Connell -
As conflict breaks out in the Middle East, Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Chris Sinckler is reporting that Barbadians in missions...
Editors Pick

DLP confirms Ralph Thorne’s resignation

Sherrylyn Clarke -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) tonight confirmed the Executive Council had accepted the resignation of president Ralph Thorne, but he remained a member of...
News

Push to improve literacy seeing ‘significant success’

Shawn Cumberbatch -
An "aggressive" effort to improve literacy in the schools is already reaping significant success, Ministry of Educational Transformation officials report. Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona...
News

Reports say Ralph Thorne resigns as DLP president

Nationnews Desk -
There are reports reaching The Nation that Ralph Thorne has resigned as president of the Democratic Labour Party. Thorne crossed the floor from the Barbados...
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