Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Politics

‘Cut gang funding at the head’

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters threw his support behind the Criminal Gangs (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2026, yesterday, but argued that legislation alone would not solve Barbados’ crime problem unless...

‘Baby steps’ for Friends of Democracy

The Friends of Democracy must focus on earning the trust of Barbadians through integrity, discipline and meaningful engagement...

Call to publish labour shortages

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has called on Government to publish the areas where Barbados is facing labour and...

DLP: Law too soft on money behind gangs

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says while it is backing Government’s proposed anti-gang legislation, the bill in its...

DLP warns crime could threaten Barbados’ tourism image

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is warning that Barbados’ worsening crime situation could begin threatening the island’s tourism...

‘Cut gang funding at the head’

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters threw his support behind the Criminal Gangs (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2026, yesterday, but argued that legislation alone would not...

‘Baby steps’ for Friends of Democracy

The Friends of Democracy must focus on earning the trust of Barbadians through integrity, discipline and meaningful engagement if it hopes to grow into...

Call to publish labour shortages

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has called on Government to publish the areas where Barbados is facing labour and skills deficits to inform better decision-making. St...

DLP: Law too soft on money behind gangs

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says while it is backing Government’s proposed anti-gang legislation, the bill in its current form does not go far...

DLP warns crime could threaten Barbados’ tourism image

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is warning that Barbados’ worsening crime situation could begin threatening the island’s tourism industry following the recent attack on...

DLP queries standby deal

The Democratic Labour Party is insisting that Government’s 36-month International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrangement is not a “standby insurance policy”. Senator Ryan Walters, the party’s...