Two political scientists support the introduction of a law to force a by-election if a parliamentarian crosses the floor but have acknowledged it may be impractical given Barbados’ political reality. …
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The hunters’ bounty on green monkeys has been increased from $15 to $25 in a bid to cull the population of the wild animals, officially declared pests responsible for the …
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The Senate on Wednesday shelved debate on the contentious Cybercrime Bill, sending the controversial legislation to a select committee of both houses of Parliament. The joint select committee, according to …
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The drive to introduce electric and hybrid minibuses and route taxis has hit a speed bump, the operators’ spokesman said Wednesday. Days after launching a project to transition public service …
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Lawmen are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in St Michael this evening. Police said that around 6:15 p.m., they received a report from an anonymous caller that a …
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Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Mark Hayden Brathwaite, 49, alias Black Mark, who is wanted for questioning in connection with criminal matters. Brathwaite, whose last known address …
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SOURCE- Jamaica Gleaner- The question of whether Justice Lennox Campbell was obligated to dismiss a tainted juror in the Vybz Kartel murder trial appears to be the issue which could determine the …
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The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) informs the public that operations at the District ‘C’ Police Station, St Philip have been temporarily closed as a result of ongoing refurbishment to the …
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Some workers at the Barbados Revenue Authority are off the job. The workers are seeking to pressure management to address several grievances including improved pay, the recognition of their bargaining …
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Steve Biko was an anti-apartheid activist and the co-founder of the South African Students’ Organisation (SASO), subsequently spearheading the nation’s Black Consciousness Movement. He also co-founded the Black People’s Convention …