All-inclusive charter, Senator says Dawne Parris25/11/20210162 views Government Senator Lisa Cummins has rejected the suggestion that the issue of sexual orientation should not be included in the Charter of Barbados, insisting that it is not the state’s… Read more
National award parameters outlined in House of Assembly Dawne Parris24/11/20210139 views Worthy groups of people, and not just individuals, will be eligible for one of the island’s top honours, the Gold Award of Achievement, under legislation introduced in the House of… Read more
Duguid reveals Sargeant’s Village public housing development Dawne Parris24/11/20210444 views The National Housing Corporation (NHC) will construct 40 low-income housing solutions on land acquired at Sargeant’s Village, Christ Church, and Housing Minister Dr. William Duguid has pledged to take personal… Read more
PM: Charter of Barbados ‘promotes active citizenship’ Dawne Parris24/11/20210759 views Exactly a week before Barbados transitions to a republic, a new Charter of Barbados was presented to Parliament that, while not legally binding, outlines citizens’ rights and responsibilities. Prime Minister… Read more
Atherley calls for Presidential Commission to develop national charter for single mothers Dawne Parris21/10/20210120 views Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley is lobbying for improved circumstances for women on the lower end of the economic scale in Barbados under the presidency of Dame Sandra Mason. He… Read more
Lawmakers give nod to making last viceroy ‘President of Barbados’ Dawne Parris21/10/20210179 views Governor General Dame Sandra Mason was today elected to become Barbados’ first President on November 30, when the country transitions to a republic. But her election, in which the House… Read more
Faith-based leaders say take vaccine to protect those around you Dawne Parris14/10/20212132 views The Christian and Muslim communities in Barbados are opposed to mandating COVID-19 vaccination for their congregations but are strongly encouraging their members to get the jab out of a love… Read more
Senators: People must have stake in Glendairy project Dawne Parris09/09/20210123 views Minister of Tourism Lisa Cummins and Senator Rudy Grant want to see small business people and individuals in the environs of Glendairy Prison given a chance to benefit from whatever… Read more
Senator wants prison probe Dawne Parris09/09/20210171 views Trade unionist Senator Caswell Franklyn has called for a thorough investigation into operations at HMP Dodds, warning that there could be a repeat of the uprising that led to the… Read more
Franklyn: Glendairy was national embarrassment that should be razed, not preserved Dawne Parris09/09/20212441 views Demolish the “national embarrassment” that is Glendairy Prison and develop it into something unrecognisable from its past. That was the advice Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn on Wednesday gave to Government… Read more