Sharp increase in kidney disease a concern, says president
Concern is growing about the rising number of Barbadians requiring dialysis for kidney disease, with advocates warning that the country’s health system may soon...
Kidney disease on the rise in Barbados
The Barbados Kidney Association has raised concern about the growing number of Barbadians developing kidney disease and requiring dialysis, warning that the island’s healthcare...
Justice systems ‘failing women worldwide’
As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2026 on Sunday, a senior UN Women official is warning that women and girls are...
Bar: Troubling lack of consultation
The Barbados Bar Association (BBA) has voiced serious reservations over the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The bill, which introduces antidefection rules requiring Members of Parliament to...
Donation to help fight breast cancer
Fresh concerns over preventable breast cancer deaths among uninsured women in Barbados have sparked renewed calls for early screening, as a local medical volunteer...
DLP submission a ‘troubling misstep’
The process to appoint Opposition representatives to the Senate seems to have hit a snag after the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) submitted two nominees...