Thursday, April 30, 2026

Politics

NNP gets new leader

Carolyn Clarke will take over as political leader of the New National Party (NNP) after Kemar Stuart announced yesterday that his one-year tenure was up. Clarke was the party’s candidate...

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...

Walters wants water loan transparency

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is calling for transparency and accountability in the wake of Government securing a US$80...

DLP disciplinary meeting postponed

Suspended General Secretary of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Steve Blackett, must wait a little longer to know his fate. The disciplinary committee meeting scheduled...

Macron asks French PM to stay on as political deadlock continues

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked his prime minister, Gabriel Attal, to remain in post "for the time being to ensure the country's stability",...

CARICOM welcomes new Haitian PM

Georgetown, Guyana – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday welcomed the installation of the new prime minister in Haiti saying it represents a “much...

‘Press Government for answers’

Don’t be distracted by the glitz and glamour of Kensington Oval, said Opposition Senator Ryan Walters, as he urged the public to press the...

DLP factions to return to court on June 26

The warring factions in the Democratic Labour Party will be back in court in a month's time after the suit brought by member Ricky...

Divide over who’s in charge

Are they in or are they out? That question still remains as to the status of Democratic Labour Party (DLP) president Dr Ronnie Yearwood and...