By Anesta Henry Outspoken trade unionist Caswell Franklyn has accused successive Barbados governments of abusing the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and has called for its management to be taken out …
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NUPW President questions whether Gov’t has room to withdraw aspects of pension reform By Emmanuel Joseph The island’s largest public sector trade union has called for some of the Government’s …
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COP28 President-designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber and a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have come here on serious business – to see how climate change challenges are affecting …
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Government Senator Gregory Nicholls is warning that correcting the issues facing the National Insurance Fund will, sooner rather than later, call for Barbadians to have serious discussions about population growth. …
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Lawrence Nathaniel Hayden Blunt has a secured place to stay for the next three months after stealing more than $2 000 worth of nuts, breaching a suspended sentence imposed on …
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Reco Omar Grimes has been remanded to Dodds on gun and ammunition charges. The 34-year-old of 1st Avenue Maxwell Hill, Christ Church appeared before Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the District …
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PM laments wait for bank accounts hurting entrepreneurs By Marlon Madden Prime Minister Mia Mottley is concerned that the length of time it takes to open a bank account in …
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Betty West had five big reasons to smile today. The veteran bandleader not only won the coveted Best Festival Designer – The Robert Weekes Award following Monday’s Grand Kadooment but …
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On Thursday, August 10, 2023, the Board of Directors of The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) announced that they have mutually agreed to part ways with Chief Executive Officer, Dr. …
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A group of citizens concerned about proposed changes to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is urging Barbadians to join a march on Saturday to demonstrate their objections. The march, titled Leave …