Within recent weeks, many countries around the world and even some of our neighbouring Caribbean islands have signalled their intent to “live with COVID-19”. Many have dropped or modified their …
Editorial
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long proffered the idea that Barbados’ public servants’ pension benefits were way too generous. In fact, many of us can remember back in the …
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The buzz and analysis from Monday’s budget is only just beginning. Analysts are crunching the numbers, assessing the policies and searching for what’s in it for them. Like any other …
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By the time this Editorial is published, most Barbadians will know what Prime Minister Mia Mottley has planned for the financing of this island’s affairs until March 2023, unless there …
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It seems Justice Carlisle Greaves is not one to cower to public pressure or be fazed by the fact that he may be standing alone on a particular issue. . …
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Harold Macmillan, the British Prime Minister from 1957 to 1963, when asked what was a statesman’s greatest challenge, famously replied: “Events, dear boy, events.” No doubt he was casting his …
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There is good reason why Barbadians are nervous about the conflict in Ukraine and the accompanying increases in fuel prices on the island. With the conflict into its third week, …
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There are many reasons why the much-debated Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE), AKA, The 11-plus Exam (or the Screaming Test, for some) should be abolished. Admittedly though, the exam …
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One of the things that will prompt expressions of national pride and well wishes from Barbadians is the ever-growing list of centenarians, particularly when they feature in the local media …
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Late on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden was preparing to address a joint session of Congress, Supreme Court justices and dignitaries including specially invited guests as narrative devices. The annual …