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Leadership of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is refuting that candidates were dropping out of their upcoming presidential elections. During a press conference at the DLPs George Street, St Michael headquarters today, executive member Irene Sandiford-Garner explained the process. “The branches are asked to send up nominees for the presidential post and vice presidential post. The media got a hold of those names, which we did not officially announce as …

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley created history once again with a second consecutive 30-0 victory at the polls. Mottley dismissed the challenge of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) under the leadership of Verla De Peiza, while the emerging parties, including the coalition Alliance Party for Progress led by former Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley, did not make much of an impact with the electorate. From the earliest boxes, it was …

On her first try with St Philip West, Kay McConney struck gold despite coming into the race a little behind the pack. The former minister took up the reins from her retiring Barbados Labour Party (BLP) colleague John King. McConney wa

The Barbados Labour Party swept all three seats in St Philip, with Dr Sonia Browne and Indar Weir comfortably winning, while newcomer Kay McConney brushed aside the initial challenge from Dr David Estwick. St Philip South: Re-elected Member of Parliament for St Philip South, Indar Weir of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), said delivering recreational facilities, fixing key roads and infrastructure, and providing more opportunities for young people were among …

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is staging the final meeting for the 2022 General Election campaign in Barbados tonight at Independence Square, The City. Deputy campaign manager, David Bowen, told Nation News this would be the final appeal to voters, but also to “Dems” to “come home”. He said the public would have seen the contrast among the campaigns, including one which clearly had a lot of money behind it. …

Despite decreased numbers because of strict COVID-19 protocols, eager Democratic Labour Party (DLP) supporters turned out for the candidate showcase and concert last night at Haggatt Hall, St Michael. It began just after 6 p.m. and featured performances by entertainers such as Neesha Woodz and Donella, who sang gospel selections, as well as bashment and soca artistes Mole, Mr Blood, and the reigning Soca Monarch Mikey, who put down some …

A re-elected Democratic Labour Party (DLP) government will end the garbage and sewage levy that was added to water bills by the current administration. President and candidate for St Lucy, Verla De Peiza, said there was a plan in place to ease Barbadians pockets. “The Democratic Labour Party is committed to the reduction of the garbage and sewage levy and its eventual phasing out. There are tidier and more accountable …

The fact that persons who are found COVID-positive will not be granted permission to vote in this year's elections is not sitting well with some political candidates. Speaking to the media following their nomination processes, two of the thre

Member of Parliament for St Philip West, John King, today confirmed he would not be returning as the Barbados Labour Party candidate when elections are called. He made the announcement while addressing the branch on Sunday evening at Gordon Walters Primary School in St Patrick’s, Christ Church. King said he came to the decision of his own volition and was constrained by politics from pursuing his plans and goals. This …

The US owns the world’s reserve currency which explains why they can accrue trillions in debt. The issue for Barbados is the debt burden we carry, the prospect of increasing said debt given the structure of the economy for the medium considering food and oil imports. As John A keeps pointing out we have not seen current plans to suggest fundamentally the domestic economy will change. LAst week Persaud was in the news crying about banks in Barbados not lending and we have to find non tradition...