Thursday, April 30, 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...

DLP announces candidates for next general elections

Five new candidates were named among 15 announced by the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) this morning in a media conference at the George Street,...

Commission’s report a dud, says Yearwood

The Constitutional Reform Commission's report was a “dud”, says Dr Ronnie Yearwood. The law lecturer at the University of the West Indies and former president...

Essential services to be relocated, says Symmonds

Senior Minister Kerrie Symmonds has emphasised the need to rethink the placement of critical infrastructure in order to enhance the spatial balance in Barbados’...

Thorne: Reveal Holetown tenant

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has called for greater transparency and public accountability as the Government pushes forward with ambitious development plans for Holetown, St...

‘Much to do’ before poll

An advertisement by the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has added fuel to speculation that a general election could be around the corner –...

Bradshaw: Gun violence increasing number of disabled

Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw has raised concerns about the increasing number of Barbadians acquiring disabilities due to gun violence. Speaking during the...