Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Tag: politics

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Anti-defection bill passed despite concerns and objections

The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in the Senate yesterday by a 15-3 vote, with two abstentions, clearing the final parliamentary hurdle for legislation that...

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...

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...

DLP submission a ‘troubling misstep’

The process to appoint Opposition representatives to the Senate seems to have hit a snag after the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) submitted two nominees...

Seven Independent Senators sworn in at State House

Seven Independent Senators selected by the President of Barbados were sworn in during a ceremony at State House. Taking the oath of office before President...

Several MPs and Senators sworn in at State House ceremony

Eight Members of Parliament and seven Senators were officially sworn in today during a ceremony at State House. The oath of office was administered by...