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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

PM: VAT cut would not have brought masses relief

Barry Alleyne -
There would have been no real relief from a reduction in value added tax (VAT). That was made clear in the House of Assembly on...
News

MPs urged to reconnect with constituents

Gercine Carter -
New member of Parliament for Christ Church South Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has encouraged fellow parliamentarians to reconnect with their constituents. In her brief maiden speech...
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Walters vows to stay active

Colville Mounsey -
Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has vowed to remain active in St Michael North West following his narrow defeat in the recent General Election, telling...
News

Legislation on ‘crossing the floor’ brought to Parliament

Barry Alleyne -
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley this morning introduced the country’s first anti-defection legislation. The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, is geared is at providing a specific...
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DLP faces leadership dilemma

Colville Mounsey -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is grappling with a political leadership puzzle after the swearing in of Senator Ryan Walters left him as the...
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Arthur Holder is first independently elected Speaker of the House of Assembly

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Former Member of Parliament for St Michael Central, Arthur Holder, is the first independently elected Speaker of the House of Assembly. He assumes the chair...
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