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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...
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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...
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Walters: Fix NHC problems

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

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Senator Reginald Farley was duly elected president of the Senate on Tuesday morning.In a brief session prior to The State Opening of Parliament at...
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LESC’s big day

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The Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC) will take on historic prominence today, having through proclamation by Governor General Dame Sandra Mason, been appointed as...
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Prescod putting people first

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New Special Envoy for Reparations and Economic Enfranchisement Trevor Prescod said he is going to root out inequality and address the disadvantages in Barbados.During...
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Joe never expected a pick

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He and Prime Minister Mia Mottley had a long history of tension and he never expected to be in her Cabinet, says Bishop Joseph...
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Farley nominated President of the Senate

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Former parliamentarian Reginald Farley will be returning to Barbados to take up the post of President of the Senate.Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced earlier...
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PdP: Extend NIS benefits to one year

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As Barbados wades through uncharted waters with an estimated 40 per cent unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Opposition People’s Party for Democracy...
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