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New DLP general secretary aims to unify party

The Democratic Labour Party continues to hold out an olive branch to former members in an effort to get them to return to the fold. Following the church service Sunday...
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Walters: My focus is on the Senate at this time

Senator Ryan Walters says he is as committed as ever to the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) despite again...
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‘D’ big battle

The Democratic Labour Party gathers this weekend at its George Street, Belleville, St Michael headquarters for an annual...
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DLP: Overhaul teen mental health care

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for an urgent overhaul of child and adolescent mental health services...
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Nicholls touts law’s value to national security

There is no need to fear that a law seeking to collect information on travellers will criminalise anyone. The...
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Estimates debate under way in Parliament

Antoinette Connell -
This year’s Estimates Debate has started in Parliament with the Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman and his team taking positions in the Well...
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Bar: Troubling lack of consultation

Tonisha Rock-Yaw -
The Barbados Bar Association (BBA) has voiced serious reservations over the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The bill, which introduces antidefection rules requiring Members of Parliament to...
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Anti-defection bill passed despite concerns and objections

Nationnews Desk -
The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in the Senate yesterday by a 15-3 vote, with two abstentions, clearing the final parliamentary hurdle for legislation that...
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Walters against anti-defection bill

Antoinette Connell -
Amending the Constitution to prevent Members of Parliament from crossing the floor is “a proposal that strikes at the very heart of how our...
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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...
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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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