Monday, April 27, 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...

DLP to Mottley: Tell us of benefits

The Democratic Labour Party wants to know how much Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s trips are costing the taxpayers of Barbados and what benefits they...

Parents, teachers fear more gunplay

School will resume as normal at Belmont Primary, even as officials in the Ministry of Education Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) prepare to meet...

Government to acquire land for City housing

Government will use the parcels of land acquired in Kensington New Road and Beckles Land, St Michael to improve the living conditions for the...

Hinds not for offshore islands

Independent Senator Dr Kristina Hinds does not support the construction of offshore islands, cautioning they may be neither sustainable nor safe for the marine...

November 30 is still Independence Day

November 30 will continue to be referred to as Independence Day in Barbados, and the people will be consulted on how best to celebrate...

Yearwood: Change from Independence Day may be illegal

President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Dr Ronnie Yearwood, says the decision to change Independence Day to Barbados National Day is not only...