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...

Joe never expected a pick

He and Prime Minister Mia Mottley had a long history of tension and he never expected to be in her Cabinet, says Bishop Joseph...

Farley nominated President of the Senate

Former parliamentarian Reginald Farley will be returning to Barbados to take up the post of President of the Senate.Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced earlier...

PdP: Extend NIS benefits to one year

As Barbados wades through uncharted waters with an estimated 40 per cent unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Opposition People’s Party for Democracy...

Parliament officially prorogued

Governor General Dame Sandra Mason has announced that Parliament was officially prorogued on Saturday, August 8, 2020.The announcement was made in a notice published...

PdP: Consult the people on same-sex issue

The People’s Party for Democracy and Development (PdP) wants the Mia Mottley administration to go back to the people.In a press conference yesterday at...

Consultants ‘too costly’

Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley has rapped Government for the number of consultants it has and the cost to taxpayers.As the House of Assembly...