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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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Ryan Walters, Democratic Labour Party (DLP) presidential candidate, emphasizes government employment as the key to securing pensions in Barbados and calls for proper payment of National Insurance contributions.
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Members of the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) will gather to discuss and provide feedback on the Government’s pension reform plans, including raising the pensionable age to 68. The BWU will make a public statement reflecting the collective view of its members after extensive consultations. The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) asked if the Government could reconsider the proposed age increase.
The Government minister defends the proposal to increase the pension age in Barbados and emphasizes the need to secure the country's future, stressing that the National Insurance Scheme will not become inaccessible.
Verla DePeiza, former president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), has endorsed Ryan Walters as the top choice for party president, citing his detailed plan for rebuilding the DLP and restoring Barbados' standing.
