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The DLP is a chronically divided party that has usurped its role as the government in waiting. Long after any court ruling is made post 26 June 2024, it will take time for the deep divisions in the DLP to be healed to be able to regain the trust of an apathetic and cynical electorate.

Newly elected first vice president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Michael Lashley says his role is to promote inclusivity within the political organisation. He was speaking at the DLP headquarters in George Street, Belleville after the votes for the internal election had been counted on Saturday night. Lashley finished with 497 votes, some distance ahead of Walter Maloney on 376. Felicia Dujon was third with 334 votes and Andre …

Dr Ronnie Yearwood successfully fought off the challenge from three opponents to retain the post of president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). To loud applause and the ringing of bells at the George Street headquarters, elections superintendent Ricky Harrison announced Yearwood had polled 422 votes. The nearest challenger, Dr David Estwick, had 227; Ryan Walters 188; and former tourism minister, Richard Sealy, 29. In his initial speech after the …

Democratic Labour Party (DLP) presidential candidate Ryan Walters says the best way to guarantee pensions in Barbados is for government to provide employment. And rather than encouraging the business sector with non-payment of National Insurance Service (NIS) contributions, he contended Government should implement the law to ensure that these payments are also paid in for workers in the public service. Walters’ comments came at a public meeting in Deacons Farm, …

With the weed smoke wafting around the Lower East Side, as tokers of all persuasions celebrated their high holy day of 4/20, the Bowery Electric was overtaken by a trio of ska/punk bands kicking up the stoner energy. 

The Gila Regional Medical Center Governing Board completed the first step toward another service transition at the hospital’s cancer treatment center with an agreement with New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants passed at their regular meeting Thursday. The move has been in the works for some time, but a recently completed value assessment made the contract possible. Mike Lieb, president of the hospital’s management firm, HealthTechS3, explained that this was a …

The Barbados Labour Party easily retained the seats in St John and St Andrew. In St Andrew, it was a battle of the rookies as former Senator Dr Romel Springer defeated the others two contenders. Meanwhile, in St John, Charles Griffith easily retained his seat. St Andrew St Andrew, like the other constituencies, is staying red with the Barbados Labour Party (BLP). In a battle between three rookie political candidates, …

For over 40 years,  the constituency of St John remained a Democratic Labour Party (DLP) stronghold, until it collapsed in the 2018 general elections when Barbados Labour Party's Charles Griffith claimed the seat with an over

Verla De Peiza was once again given the nod to lead the Democratic Labour Party, dismissing the challenge from Rev. Guy Hewitt for the post of president. Attempts to reach former general secretary Damien Griffith for official numbers were futile, but Nation Online understands the margin of victory was more than 200 votes. Members voted on Friday and Saturday for the executive. In addition to De Peiza, former Minister Steve …

Article by Sheria Brathwaite DLP president Verla De Peiza (right) and vice-president Andre Worrell (left) looking on as St Michael North East candidate Damien Griffith navigates the party’s new website yesterday. (Picture by Jameel Springer.)⠀ Social Share President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Verla De Peiza, says she remains unfazed by Reverend Guy Hewitt’s challenge for leadership of the party. “Reverend Hewitt is entitled to run. I am not stumped; I am not stymie...