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...

Sir Richard retiring from Upper House

President of The Senate, Sir Richard “Johnny” Cheltenham, last night announced he was retiring.The prominent Queen’s Counsel made the announcement just before the sitting...

Marshall: State of emergency extended

The state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic in Barbados will continue until September 27.This announcement was made by Attorney General Dale Marshall on...

Senators walk out of afternoon session

Several senators walked out of this afternoon’s sitting of The Senate after Senator Lisa Cummins was allowed to enter the Chamber.Cummins was ordered to...

Integrity Bill not passed

The Integrity in Public Life Bill, 2020 was defeated in The Senate moments ago.It did not gain the required two-third votes (14) needed for...

Payne queries removal

Member of Parliament for St Andrew, George Payne, is questioning his removal as Minister of Housing and Lands and wants to know what more...

Central Bank Governor pays tribute to Arthur

Governor of the Central Bank Cleviston Haynes yesterday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Owen Arthur, who passed away on Monday. Haynes was speaking...