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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...
Politics

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...
Politics

‘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

Re-elected prime minister concerned at low voter turn out

Nationnews Desk -
Prime Minister Philip Davis says he is disappointed that despite an overwhelming victory in Tuesday’s general election, too many Bahamians stayed away from casting...
Politics

DLP urges BWA to address water issues in St David’s

Antoinette Connell -
The Democratic Labour Party(DLP) has issued a statement calling on the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) to act with greater urgency and sensitivity in addressing...
Politics

Rule of law ‘must extend to high seas’

Maria Bradshaw -
Minister of Labour Colin Jordan has thrown his full support behind the Seafarers’ Bill, describing it as a critical legislative step to protect Barbadian workers...
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‘Reinforcing’ borders

Nationnews Desk -
Barbados is seeking to strengthen its maritime boundaries, protect its sovereign rights at sea and establish clearer rules governing activities in its waters through...
Politics

Nicholls: Govt committed to safe, orderly migration

Natanga Smith -
Barbados has reaffirmed its commitment to safe, orderly and regular migration while urging stronger international cooperation and climate financing during the Second International Migration Review...
Politics

Govt dismisses DLP claims of threat to national sovereignty

Maria Bradshaw -
A heated clash has erupted over the reintroduction of the Barbados Citizenship Bill, 2026, and Immigration Bill, 2026, with Government dismissing Opposition criticism as “ridiculous” and ill-informed, but...
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