Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Politics

Lashley: DLP’s spirit unbroken

The spirit of the 71-year-old Democratic Labour Party remains unbroken, said acting president Stephen Lashley yesterday on the anniversary of its founding. The party which governed Barbados in the past...

Straughn: Families should talk more

Government remains committed to safeguarding the elderly and other vulnerable people in Barbados, but Minister of Finance Ryan...

A form of wickedness, says Springer

The narrative of family members taking away the pension of their elderly mothers is a recurring concern for...

Walters wants water loan transparency

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is calling for transparency and accountability in the wake of Government securing a US$80...

Dems question NISSS role

While the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) acknowledges initiatives like the Cost of Living Cash Credit are necessary and...

On Track!

In spite of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ash fall from La Soufriere in St Vincent and disruption to the supply...

‘Myth’ Barbados a water-scarce country

Independent Senator Dr Chelston Brathwaite believes it is “a myth” that Barbados is a water scarce country. He told the Upper Chamber as much on...

Mallalieu knocks archaic regulations

Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu is calling for some regulations within the Road Traffic Act which he believes do not spur economic growth to be...

Reservoir to be built at Balls Plantation

A new reservoir is to be constructed at Balls Plantation in Christ Church. The House of Assembly yesterday approved a resolution that will allow Government...

PSV pressure

Charging that the Public Sector Vehicle (PSV) culture has been plaguing Barbados for decades, Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw says it is time to...

Government seeks to reallow issuing of heavy duty licences for under age 25

Government is seeking to right what it considers a wrong by reversing a section of the Road Traffic Amendment Act (2017), which prohibits people...