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‘Cut gang funding at the head’

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters threw his support behind the Criminal Gangs (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2026, yesterday, but argued that legislation alone would not solve Barbados’ crime problem unless...
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‘Baby steps’ for Friends of Democracy

The Friends of Democracy must focus on earning the trust of Barbadians through integrity, discipline and meaningful engagement...
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Call to publish labour shortages

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has called on Government to publish the areas where Barbados is facing labour and...
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DLP: Law too soft on money behind gangs

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says while it is backing Government’s proposed anti-gang legislation, the bill in its...
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DLP warns crime could threaten Barbados’ tourism image

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is warning that Barbados’ worsening crime situation could begin threatening the island’s tourism...

Walters wants water loan transparency

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Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is calling for transparency and accountability in the wake of Government securing a US$80 million loan from the Inter-American Development...

Dems question NISSS role

Politics Sherrylyn Clarke Sherrylyn Clarke -
While the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) acknowledges initiatives like the Cost of Living Cash Credit are necessary and timely to “cushion the most at-risk...

Dems: SMEs need help, not talk

Politics Barry Alleyne Barry Alleyne -
Barbadian entrepreneurs are still waiting for real backing and the time for talk has long passed. That is the blunt assessment from Democratic Labour Party (DLP)...

Close call for some

News Antoinette Connell Antoinette Connell -
A few Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidates predictably failed to garner enough votes to hold on to their $250 deposits, as did the Leader...

Relief measures ‘now in place’

Politics Shawn Cumberbatch Shawn Cumberbatch -
With Government's new fiscal year starting today, Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn says “everything is in place” for Barbadians to begin feeling the benefits...

DLP calls for urgent review of school health issues

Politics Carlos Atwell Carlos Atwell -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for a comprehensive review of schools, following a number of recent health and environmental issues. The DLP spokesperson...
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