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...

Mallalieu says transparency of utmost importance

Independent Senator John Mallalieu said Government has to be conscious that it is spending public money so transparency is necessary. Mallalieu was speaking on Wednesday...

Long-stay visitor spend is down, says Walters

Tourism long-stay numbers may be up but individual spending by tourists has dropped by 29 per cent, said Opposition Senator Ryan Walters, as he...

Jump in foreign exchange permits

Barbados' foreign exchange permits jumped from 586 in 2019 to 2 465 last year, Minister of Business Senator Lisa Cummins said yesterday. The Leader of...

Lashley: Make Kartel a part of crime fight

Former Minister of Sports, Youth and Culture Stephen Lashley is not feeling the “vybz” but believes that if Adidja Vybz Kartel Palmer is allowed...

Hinkson: I will continue to be of service

Edmund Hinkson has declined to either confirm or deny that he is in line for a diplomatic posting. Rumours have been making the rounds on...

House passes new Health Services Bill

The House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Health Services (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which has implications for Government as well as property owners. This follows...