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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 Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium be held so that Ministry...
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DLP wants closer scrutiny of two bills

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for rigorous scrutiny of the Citizenship Bill, 2026, and Immigration Bill,...
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Gun violence ‘a health crisis’

Government is treating gun violence as a health crisis and there will be changes in the penal system...
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Walters slams Govt ‘secrecy’

Democratic Labour Party Spokesman on finance Senator Ryan Walters has said that Central Bank Governor Dr The Most...
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Bill key to regulate abuse of medications, says Forde

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Adrian Forde is sounding a warning about the abuse of over-the...
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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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Parliament officially prorogued

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Governor General Dame Sandra Mason has announced that Parliament was officially prorogued on Saturday, August 8, 2020.The announcement was made in a notice published...
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PdP: Consult the people on same-sex issue

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The People’s Party for Democracy and Development (PdP) wants the Mia Mottley administration to go back to the people.In a press conference yesterday at...
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Consultants ‘too costly’

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Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley has rapped Government for the number of consultants it has and the cost to taxpayers.As the House of Assembly...
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Sir Richard retiring from Upper House

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President of The Senate, Sir Richard “Johnny” Cheltenham, last night announced he was retiring.The prominent Queen’s Counsel made the announcement just before the sitting...
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