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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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Integrity Bill not passed

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The Integrity in Public Life Bill, 2020 was defeated in The Senate moments ago.It did not gain the required two-third votes (14) needed for...
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Payne queries removal

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Member of Parliament for St Andrew, George Payne, is questioning his removal as Minister of Housing and Lands and wants to know what more...
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Central Bank Governor pays tribute to Arthur

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Governor of the Central Bank Cleviston Haynes yesterday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Owen Arthur, who passed away on Monday. Haynes was speaking...
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BCCI points to Arthur’s contribution to development

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Following is a statement from the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) on the passing of former Prime Minister Owen Arthur on Monday."The...
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Mottley pays tribute to Arthur

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Owen Arthur was a man of the times and for the times in which he served.  This is how Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says...
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Jordan: Arthur a proud son of St Peter

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Member of Parliament for St Peter and Minister of Labour Colin Jordan paid tribute to former Prime Minister Owen Arthur, who passed away on...
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