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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...
News

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: Fix NHC problems

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Transferring ownership of National Housing Corporation (NHC) terrace units to long-standing tenants does not mean Government’s job is finished, says Opposition Senator Ryan Walters. Noting...
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Jordan slams mistreatment of workers

Gercine Carter -
Government is sending a strong message to employers in Barbados about the treatment of workers, as it brought legislation yesterday to ensure employees enjoy...
Politics

‘No need’ to amend Constitution

Maria Bradshaw -
Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has stated that a comprehensive review of the work permit system is under way that includes...
News

MP tells of bank account blues

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...
Politics

DLP wants closer scrutiny of two bills

Nationnews Desk -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for rigorous scrutiny of the Citizenship Bill, 2026, and Immigration Bill, 2026, warning that Barbados must safeguard...
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Gun violence ‘a health crisis’

Antoinette Connell -
Government is treating gun violence as a health crisis and there will be changes in the penal system before the end of year, Acting...
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