Thursday, May 7, 2026

Politics

Govt dismisses DLP claims of threat to national sovereignty

A heated clash has erupted over the reintroduction of the Barbados Citizenship Bill, 2026, and Immigration Bill, 2026, with Government dismissing Opposition criticism as “ridiculous” and ill-informed, but the Democratic Labour Party (DLP)...

Walters: Growth not reaching public

The Democratice Labour Party (DLP) has chided the Mia Amor Mottley administration for continued reliance on a “narrow...

Citizenship policy being modernised

Government is forging ahead with plans to modernise its immigration and citizenship policy, in response to issues associated...

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...

Support for Glendairy as tourist attraction

Any plans to turn the old Glendairy Prison into a visitor attraction would be welcomed by Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill. However,...

43 vacancies filled on Barbados Job Registry

Several Barbadians have found employment by using the Barbados Job Register established by the Ministry of Labour. Moreen Bowen, acting director of the Barbados Employment...

Tech boost for air traffic control

New radar and airspace management technology planned for the Grantley Adams International Airport is expected to help air traffic controllers manage the growing volume...

Hilton debt-free, says minister

The Hilton Barbados Resort property, which is owned by Government, is now debt-free and valued at more than $240 million. Minister of Tourism and International...

Analyst: More DLP exits possible

There could be more exits from the beleaguered Democratic Labour Party (DLP) along with additional challenges to rebuild, says political scientist Devaron Bruce. Bruce is...

Utility wires an eyesore, says Symmonds

The sight of overhanging utility wires across the length and breadth of Barbados has been described as “a vulgar eyesore” by Minister of Energy,...