Thursday, May 7, 2026

Politics

Govt dismisses DLP claims of threat to national sovereignty

A heated clash has erupted over the reintroduction of the Barbados Citizenship Bill, 2026, and Immigration Bill, 2026, with Government dismissing Opposition criticism as “ridiculous” and ill-informed, but the Democratic Labour Party (DLP)...

Walters: Growth not reaching public

The Democratice Labour Party (DLP) has chided the Mia Amor Mottley administration for continued reliance on a “narrow...

Citizenship policy being modernised

Government is forging ahead with plans to modernise its immigration and citizenship policy, in response to issues associated...

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...

Walters against anti-defection bill

Amending the Constitution to prevent Members of Parliament from crossing the floor is “a proposal that strikes at the very heart of how our...

PM: VAT cut would not have brought masses relief

There would have been no real relief from a reduction in value added tax (VAT). That was made clear in the House of Assembly on...

MPs urged to reconnect with constituents

New member of Parliament for Christ Church South Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has encouraged fellow parliamentarians to reconnect with their constituents. In her brief maiden speech...

Walters vows to stay active

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has vowed to remain active in St Michael North West following his narrow defeat in the recent General Election, telling...

Legislation on ‘crossing the floor’ brought to Parliament

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley this morning introduced the country’s first anti-defection legislation. The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, is geared is at providing a specific...

DLP faces leadership dilemma

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is grappling with a political leadership puzzle after the swearing in of Senator Ryan Walters left him as the...