A decision-making tug-of-war continued late Friday evening as the executive council of the strife-torn Democratic Labour Party (DLP) overruled its general council, giving a vote of confidence to “suspended” general …
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A fringe political party’s candidate in the 2022 poll has filed a constitutional motion against the state over delays in hearing an election appeal. He claims voters under COVID-19 quarantine …
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Blackett says intruders changed locks in office at DLP headquarters
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneA new twist to the bitter divisions in the opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) saw police being called in by General Secretary Steve Blackett to investigate what he claimed was …
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Businesses ‘can thrive ‘amid evolving labour laws
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreLawyers and business leaders generally agree that firms can thrive amidst evolving labour laws, a panel of experts in law and entrepreneurship have said. The panel, appearing at a forum …
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Thorne to AG: Amend ‘vague’ sex offences law to protect children
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntOpposition Leader Ralph Thorne has urged Attorney General Dale Marshall to amend the Sexual Offences Act, a year and a half after the High Court struck down the criminalisation of …
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McConney: ‘I don’t know why people need to interfere with people’s children’
In a shocking revelation to Parliament, Minister of Education Kay McConney said several teachers are under lengthy suspension on allegations of making sexual advances to students. It was not immediately …
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Lawmakers urged to introduce cybercrime law oversight
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntA concerned citizen on Monday pleaded with lawmakers to place safeguards in the Cybercrime Bill to prevent its abuse through selective prosecution. Janine Butcher, who made a presentation virtually as …
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Minister praises bipartisan process for data privacy bill
by Ryan Gilkesby Ryan GilkesThe minister for digital technology has expressed gratitude to citizens for contributing comments on the proposed cybercrime legislation. Appearing before Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on governance and policy matters as …
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The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) veteran who recently brought a no-confidence resolution against the executive council is expressing delight at Thursday’s suspension of General Secretary Steve Blackett. Hartley Reid said …
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Political analyst suggests Blackett suspension a step to Yearwood’s fall
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntSteve Blackett’s suspension as general secretary of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) should be viewed as the likely demise of president Dr Ronnie Yearwood’s cornerstone “big tent” policy, political scientist …