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...

Watson and Walters are named Opposition Senators

Two people, who have been vocal on different issues in Barbados, have emerged as the senators chosen by Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne. They are attorney...

Ralph Thorne crosses the floor and is new Opposition Leader

Government backbencher Ralph Thorne has crossed the floor to become Leader of the Opposition in a stunning move. The Christ Church South Member of Parliament...

Govt removes deadline for new ID card registration

Government has abandoned its deadline for Barbadians to register for the new national identification card. Rather than extend the January 31 deadline to apply for...

Additions to Cabinet ready to serve

The newest members of Cabinet and the Senate have vowed to give of their best to serve the country. Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and...

Cabinet shifts and shuffles

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced changes to her Cabinet that will come into effect from this week. Describing the reshuffle as ‘a consequential...

Christmas Message: Sharing at Christmas

It has been a tough year, and if you have a little more, share with those less fortunate. President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP),...