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Politics

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) crisis in which 42 per cent of Barbados’ children are reportedly...
Politics

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...
Politics

Walters: Fix NHC problems

Transferring ownership of National Housing Corporation (NHC) terrace units to long-standing tenants does not mean Government’s job is...
Politics

‘No need’ to amend Constitution

Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has stated that a comprehensive review of the work permit...
News

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in...
Politics

DLP Acting President Stephen Lashley outlines party restructuring

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is moving to restructure and reconnect with the public following the February 11 General Election. Stephen Lashley, who was appointed...
Politics

Trim defends Govt’s record

Antoinette Connell -
Government’s fiscal programme is aimed at improving the lives of Barbadians, says Senator Roshanna Trim. In her contribution to debate on the Appropriation Bill 2026 in the...
News

Rogers: We must protect what generations built

Colville Mounsey -
Barbadians must value education, health care and the country’s development and work together to protect what previous generations built, says Independent Senator Reverend Canon...
News

Urgent action needed on landfill, says Alleyne

Nationnews Desk -
The Mangrove Pond Landfill in St Thomas is running out of space for garbage. Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) chairman Senator Ramon Alleyne reported this yesterday...
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‘Govt policies lack certainty’

Antoinette Connell -
Government should be testing its proposed projects; if not it runs the risk of wasting morning, Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge told the Senate yesterday. As...
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Sinckler: Govt met fiscal targets

Nationnews Desk -
Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Chris Sinckler is defending Government’s financial management practices while emphasising the need for flexibility. Speaking in...
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