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Barbados delegation did not join Netanyahu walkout

The Barbados delegation did not walk out of the United Nations General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the gathering last Thursday. That clarification came today...
Politics

Estwick’s say on oversight

Democratic Labour Party president Dr David Estwick believes Barbados does not need to wait for a Public Accounts...
Politics

DLP names 17 spokespersons

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) today named a list of spokespersons it has entrusted to act on behalf...
Politics

Caddle: FSC gets more power

The Financial Services Commission(FSC) is being given more power to supervise and regulate the non-bank sector. The House...
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House debates Bill to end sentencing law contradiction

The House of Assembly earlier today debated the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, aimed at ending a 26-year...
Politics

Walters: Revamp work permit system

Nationnews Desk -
Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of Barbados’ work permit regime, arguing that permits are being granted for jobs that...
Politics

Bill puts light on business owners

Barry Alleyne -
Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...
Politics

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Antoinette Connell -
Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers that is creating anxiety among hundreds...
Politics

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Nationnews Desk -
Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector Colin Jordan is calling for serious mentorship programmes for Barbadian young men as males face...
Politics

Govt finalising debt swap for health

Colville Mounsey -
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...
Politics

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

Nationnews Desk -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling on the Government to urgently address recurring flooding along the KNR Husbands Highway at Heywoods Road, St...
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