The public questioning of the independence of trade unions suggests that there is some concern about their functioning as it relates to how they conduct their business. It is left …
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In June 2022, I brought to the Senate a Private Member’s Resolution to discuss the issue of food security in Barbados. The objective of my efforts was to bring to …
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I watched Monday’s Senate debate and was disgusted by the uncouth conduct of many on the government side. Should you have doubts about my assessment, the live stream is there …
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After what can only be considered an inauspicious return to Parliament after almost six years in the political wilderness, we have been afforded a blinding glimpse of the obvious; the …
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“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development.” …
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Following the recent announcement by the Minister of Finance that a new rate of 5.5 per cent on the taxable income of a company will be applicable to small businesses …
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The monkey debate has restarted. A significant number of farmers dread the presence of the green monkey, while animal rights activists, conservationists and tourists welcome their presence. Green monkeys were …
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Barbadian Ricky Ellcock has recently launched his autobiography, Balls To Fly — a fascinating story of immense talent, failure, amazing success, near death experiences and inspiring resilience. The story of a poor …
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A Bajan man is on the mend after being stabbed in a Reading nightclub while holidaying in the UK. Tharel Thompson, 28, was left fighting for his life in hospital …
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Trade unions are known to be member-based organisations. They are autonomous bodies which function in accordance with the provisions of their own constitution and established rules. Trade unions are described …