Politics

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate accountability and safeguard the country’s...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers...

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector Colin Jordan is calling for serious mentorship programmes for...

Govt finalising debt swap for health

Government is moving to finalise a debt-for-social swap targeting health, as it confronts an escalating non-communicable disease (NCD)...

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling on the Government to urgently address recurring flooding along the KNR...

Moore says 21 days enough time for clearing lots

Chairman of the Joint Select Committee on Social and Environmental issues, Toni Moore says 21 days to clear an overgrown lot after notification is...

New party plans weekend launch

A new political group, the Conservative Barbados Loyalist Party, is expected to be launched on Saturday. Reports are that it would be led by attorney...

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if Ukraine deal not reached

WASHINGTON –  US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make...

PM Mottley pays tribute to former Senator Arni Walters

The following is a statement from The Prime Minister’s Office on the passing of former Senator and Government Minister Arni Walters. It is with deep...

Wickham: Good start but omissions, missteps

Political Analyst Peter Wickham says while the Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) naming of 15 candidates to contest the next General Election is a step...

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,...