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DLP: Food bill a critical failure

The Democratic Labour Party’s spokesperson on Agriculture and Fisheries, Amoy Gilding-Bourne, has labelled Barbados’ food import bill a national security risk. Responding to the Weekend Nation’s stories yesterday on the...
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Cummins: Govt prioritising adolescent care

Barbados has built universal health care, education and social protection, but the next challenge is making those systems...
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MP urges faster maintenance hearings

Christ Church South Member of Parliament Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has appealed for improvement in the way child maintenance...
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Cleric: Families should not face financial stress inheriting homes

Reverend Graveney Bannister, a former magistrate, is putting a case for a tax ease on inherited homes. He referenced...
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BLP conference to focus on delivery

The Barbados Labour Party is gearing up for its 87th Annual Conference, with a view to taking stock...
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New Bill targets unlawful crypto use

Barry Alleyne -
Criminals who use cryptocurrency or any other digital platforms to hide the proceeds of crime will find fewer places to hide under new legislation,...
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Legislation has keep pace with technology, says Jordan

Barry Alleyne -
Minister of Labour Colin Jordan is adamant that Barbados’ financial reputation is one of its most valuable assets, and that it can only be...
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Duguid: Justice must be seen

Antoinette Connell -
Will there be justice for Clico investors, Member of Parliament Dr William Duguid is asking. He brought up the contentious matter yesterday as the House...
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Lashley touts value of Bill to justice system

Gercine Carter -
Government moved a step further in its bid to modernise Barbados’ criminal justice system with the passage of the Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions)...
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Barbados delegation did not join Netanyahu walkout

Haydn Gill -
The Barbados delegation did not walk out of the United Nations General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the gathering...
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Estwick’s say on oversight

Barry Alleyne -
Democratic Labour Party president Dr David Estwick believes Barbados does not need to wait for a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) or a substantive Auditor...
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