It is a painfully unnerving exercise to witness knee-jerk opposition to change among leaders who purport to represent their members’ interests. Whether it is taxi drivers in an uproar against …
Editorial
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Perhaps the closest species to magicians are politicians. Both frequently deal with sponsoring and selling illusions. Now you see it, now you don’t! But while magicians might make solids vanish, …
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Over the last few days, there has been much debate on the pending transformation of the Probyn Street area of Bridgetown, primarily the demolition of the former National Insurance Building …
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Today, the sixth day of the New Year and of a fresh decade, we are forced to focus on two dreaded issues – crime and suicide. Just four days into …
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A recent decision by the National Sports Council (NSC) to nominate Barbadian-born English cricketer Jofra Archer for the 2019 Sports Personality of the Year has sparked robust debate. It is …
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On the first day of this new year, Barbados made a significant move for the public good – the introduction of breathalyser testing. The announcement of the impending measure was …
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“It’s the end of a decade, and another ten years gone.” – ABBA, Happy New Year, 1980. As we say farewell to 2019 today, we also say goodbye to a …
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We are on the penultimate day of 2019. With the year drawing to a close, it’s only natural to reflect on the past 12 months – the highs and lows, …
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Even during Christmas, the one time of the year whose main theme is spreading peace and love, there was no end to the bloodshed in our country. In no fewer …
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It’s finally here, Christmas Day, 2019 Tomorrow, many will wake up to gifts under the tree, loads of foods and good cheer. Each family will celebrate in its own way, …