Friday, May 1, 2026

Politics

Citizenship policy being modernised

Government is forging ahead with plans to modernise its immigration and citizenship policy, in response to issues associated with a declining population and the future sustainability of the social...

NNP gets new leader

Carolyn Clarke will take over as political leader of the New National Party (NNP) after Kemar Stuart announced...

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...

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...

Government repaid more than it borrowed

Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn has reported that the Government of Barbados has repaid more than it has borrowed over the...

Push to grant judiciary new power

Attorney General Dale Marshall says he will he will be seeking Cabinet’s consent to bring legislation which would allow the courts to make orders...

Call for Govt to control cost of electricity

Government has a responsibility to not only set policy and put regulations in place, but ensure the cost of electricity is controlled so...

Symmonds defends EU partnership

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds is not afraid to have difficult conversations on some issues, including arming children against sexual...

A sign of Govt cracks, says Thorne

Tuesday's Cabinet reshuffle is a sign of cracks in the foundations of the current administration, says Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne. Pointing to what he said...

DLP criticises latest Cabinet reshuffle within the Ministry of Education

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has expressed strong concerns over what it describes as ongoing instability within the Ministry of Education, following the government’s...