As Barbados continues its ambitious push towards 100 per cent renewable energy – now delayed to 2035 – the government’s policies and programmes must extend the benefits of clean energy …
Editorial
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We have paused to honour our national heroes’ extraordinary sacrifices and achievements — men and women who fought tirelessly for our rights and freedoms; those who, by projecting a tiny …
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It is fair to suggest that Barbadians have become more socially and politically engaged, but the form of that engagement is shifting away from the traditional indicators such as mass …
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What a turbulent political week it has been for the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). A highly-charged members-only meeting was held on Sunday at party headquarters in George Street and the …
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Late Prime Minister Owen Arthur is remembered for his erudite missives on the limited economic options available to small, open, developing economies like Barbados’. One philosophical position which he espoused …
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The debate around reparations for slavery is a deeply emotional one that cuts to the core of Barbadian notions of justice and accountability. Thus it ought to be. As descendants …
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Most Barbadians want to exist in a vibrant democracy where there is at least a strong opposition political party to hold the government accountable. This is despite the electorate awarding …
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The Welfare Department has advised members of the public, and business owners in particular, to be on alert as fraudulent Welfare cheques are being presented for payment at financial institutions, …
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It is often said that a society is judged based on the way it treats its most vulnerable. When it comes to assessing the level of fairness and equity in …
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Barbadians have an unhealthy love affair with salt that is no laughing matter. Our cultural practices that have seen our majority Black population using preserved foods with high salt content …