Politics

Politics

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...
Elections

PdP also losing members

Sherrylyn Clarke -
It appears it is not only the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) that is bleeding key membership of late, as the Joseph Atherley-led People’s Party...
Elections

Alleyne leaves DLP

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Simon Alleyne has resigned from the Democratic Labour Party after ten years. In confirming his resignation as of January 7, Alleyne hinted that he could...
Politics

Protect vulnerable, says Walters

Sherrylyn Clarke -
The vulnerable people in society have to be protected, says Democratic Labour Party spokesperson on health, Ryan Walters. And he is suggesting that the Ministry...
Politics

De Peiza ‘not satisfied that enough was done’

Sherrylyn Clarke -
It is Government’s responsibility to keep Barbadians safe during the COVID-19 pandemic if the country’s borders will not be closed. That’s the position of president...
News

Dems knock COVID-19 response

Sherrylyn Clarke -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says Government’s ‘hope for the best’ policy in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis is unrealistic. Acting general secretary and spokesperson...
Politics

Greenidge: Squatters should be made to pay

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Squatters knew the risk they were taking when they set up at Rock Hall, St Philip, and they should pay the price, said Senator...
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