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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...
Politics

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...
Politics

‘Cut gang funding at the head’

Colville Mounsey -
Opposition Senator Ryan Walters threw his support behind the Criminal Gangs (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2026, yesterday, but argued that legislation alone would not...
Politics

‘Baby steps’ for Friends of Democracy

Colville Mounsey -
The Friends of Democracy must focus on earning the trust of Barbadians through integrity, discipline and meaningful engagement if it hopes to grow into...
Politics

Call to publish labour shortages

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has called on Government to publish the areas where Barbados is facing labour and skills deficits to inform better decision-making. St...
Politics

DLP: Law too soft on money behind gangs

Colville Mounsey -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says while it is backing Government’s proposed anti-gang legislation, the bill in its current form does not go far...
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DLP warns crime could threaten Barbados’ tourism image

Colville Mounsey -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is warning that Barbados’ worsening crime situation could begin threatening the island’s tourism industry following the recent attack on...
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DLP queries standby deal

Antoinette Connell -
The Democratic Labour Party is insisting that Government’s 36-month International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrangement is not a “standby insurance policy”. Senator Ryan Walters, the party’s...
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