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...

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),...

Call for Oval business plan

Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu is concerned the country is yet to see a business plan outlining how Kensington Oval Management Inc. (KOMI) intends to...