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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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The Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas contemplates a CARICOM Single Market & Economy (CSME) to enable smooth movement of goods, labor, and capital among member states in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Barbados urges the EU to enhance climate financing for Small Island Developing States through the Samoa Agreement, emphasizing the need for increased assistance in resilience-building and sustainable development projects.
Government backbencher Dr Sonia Browne raised concerns over a significant increase in her land tax bill during the House of Assembly's Estimates debate, calling for relief and highlighting similar issues faced by her neighbors.
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne criticizes Barbados government as he demands accountability in Estimates debates. Accuses administration of spreading untruths, pledges to hold them accountable for their actions.
