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Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the support of Prime Minister Mia...
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Walters: Revamp work permit system

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of Barbados’ work permit regime, arguing that permits...
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Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the...
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Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers...
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Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector Colin Jordan is calling for serious mentorship programmes for...
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‘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...
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‘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...
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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...
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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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