Local News โItโs all about diplomacyโ by Dawne Parris 25/11/2021 written by Dawne Parris 3 min read Governmentโs decision to invite the heir to the British Throne to witness Barbadosโ transition to a republic and confer on him the countryโs second-highest honour is simply about diplomatic relations … Continue Reading 25/11/2021 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News All-inclusive charter, Senator says by Dawne Parris 25/11/2021 by Dawne Parris 25/11/2021 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 stateโs … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News National award parameters outlined in House of Assembly by Dawne Parris 24/11/2021 by Dawne Parris 24/11/2021 Worthy groups of people, and not just individuals, will be eligible for one of the islandโs top honours, the Gold Award of Achievement, under legislation introduced in the House of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Duguid reveals Sargeantโs Village public housing development by Dawne Parris 24/11/2021 by Dawne Parris 24/11/2021 The National Housing Corporation (NHC) will construct 40 low-income housing solutions on land acquired at Sargeantโs Village, Christ Church, and Housing Minister Dr. William Duguid has pledged to take personal … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews PM: Charter of Barbados โpromotes active citizenshipโ by Dawne Parris 24/11/2021 by Dawne Parris 24/11/2021 Exactly a week before Barbados transitions to a republic, a new Charter of Barbados was presented to Parliament that, while not legally binding, outlines citizensโ rights and responsibilities. Prime Minister … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Atherley calls for Presidential Commission to develop national charter for single mothers by Dawne Parris 21/10/2021 by Dawne Parris 21/10/2021 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Lawmakers give nod to making last viceroy โPresident of Barbadosโ by Dawne Parris 21/10/2021 by Dawne Parris 21/10/2021 Governor General Dame Sandra Mason was today elected to become Barbadosโ first President on November 30, when the country transitions to a republic. But her election, in which the House … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Faith-based leaders say take vaccine to protect those around you by Dawne Parris 14/10/2021 by Dawne Parris 14/10/2021 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Senators: People must have stake in Glendairy project by Dawne Parris 09/09/2021 by Dawne Parris 09/09/2021 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Senator wants prison probe by Dawne Parris 09/09/2021 by Dawne Parris 09/09/2021 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
