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...

Sexual leanings again on agenda

The issue of sexual orientation was raised yet again when the Joint Select Committee heard further submissions on the Child Protection and the Child...

Yearwood: Poor being punished

The “damning report” of the Auditor General not only reflects the inefficiencies of the ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP), but also the governance strategy...

Morris: No need for 30 MPs

Former parliamentarian and retired trade unionist Robert “Bobby” Morris says Barbados needs highly-qualified public servants and not more politicians. Speaking at the Christ Church Foundation...

Michael Lashley promoting inclusive DLP

Newly elected first vice president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Michael Lashley says his role is to promote inclusivity within the political organisation. He...

‘Greater battle ahead’

Now the internal election is over, it is the time to prepare for an even greater battle, says re-elected president of the Democratic Labour...

Statement on passing of John Williams

Late former senator and Rotarian John Ellis David Williams served Barbados with distinction in several capacities, says Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottey. Williams, 74, passed...