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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 real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate accountability and safeguard the country’s...
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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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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)...
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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...
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Push to grant judiciary new power

Maria Bradshaw -
Attorney General Dale Marshall says he will he will be seeking Cabinet’s consent to bring legislation which would allow the courts to make orders...
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Call for Govt to control cost of electricity

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Government has a responsibility to not only set policy and put regulations in place, but ensure the cost of electricity is controlled so...
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Symmonds defends EU partnership

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds is not afraid to have difficult conversations on some issues, including arming children against sexual...
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A sign of Govt cracks, says Thorne

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
Tuesday's Cabinet reshuffle is a sign of cracks in the foundations of the current administration, says Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne. Pointing to what he said...
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DLP criticises latest Cabinet reshuffle within the Ministry of Education

Nationnews Desk -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has expressed strong concerns over what it describes as ongoing instability within the Ministry of Education, following the government’s...
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Humphrey welcomes new responsibility

Antoinette Connell -
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey is welcoming the added responsibility for crime prevention as a natural fit. Pointing out that many...
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