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...

Santia: Liaison posts needed

The appointment of liaison officers for backbench Members of Parliament is necessary due to the peculiar circumstances in which the Government finds itself, says...

VIDEO: Happy to be home

Former Member of Parliament Donville Inniss said the one thing he looked forward to over the last 55 months was returning to Barbados. He said...

Government’s expenditure approved

Members of the Senate passed the Appropriation Bill, 2023 on Wednesday, almost a week after it went through the House of Assembly, signaling the...

Ex-LIAT workers to get $75 000 in cash

The Government of Barbados will be honouring its commitment to about 89 former LIAT workers, paying almost $10 million in cash and bonds in...

Budget incentives for fashion and music

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced Barbados’ fashion sector will get a major financial injection which should allow designers and others involved to tap...

Community coaching programme to encourage more participation

The Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith hopes that instituting a community coaches programme will encourage more participation in sports among...