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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.