Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Politics

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 anniversary of its founding. The party which governed Barbados in the past...

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...

Dems question NISSS role

While the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) acknowledges initiatives like the Cost of Living Cash Credit are necessary and...

PM’s Heroes Day Message

In a changing world, Barbados continues to celebrate its National Heroes. In her Heroes Day Message today, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said they served as...

PSV crackdown

Safety for commuters and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators must be paramount. That was the assessment of Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw who was speaking...

Blackett: Stop it!

Indiscipline is creeping into the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), and general secretary Steve Blackett is sending a warning to senior members that it will...

Jordan lays down law with firms

A series of rates and conditions of service have been put in place for people in the construction sector employed by firms which have...

Geriatric hospitals to be upgraded

As Government prepares to replace the Geriatric Hospital at Beckles Road with a more modern, state-of-the art facility at Waterford, St Michael, Minister of...

Straughn: $1 500 available

Between yesterday and the end of today all public servants who are eligible should be seeing that payment of $1 500 promised to them...