BusinessLocal NewsPolitics UWI economist raises fresh concerns over Economic Diversification Bill by Emmanuel Joseph 14/12/2025 written by Emmanuel Joseph 3 min read Director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Professor Don Marshall, has criticised the government’s Economic Diversification and Growth Fund Bill, warning that it is … Continue Reading 14/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News EU ‘working’ on recyclables export drive by Emmanuel Joseph 05/12/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 05/12/2025 A leading recycling firm could soon tap into international markets after its homegrown, climate-resilient paving blocks — made from discarded plastics and other waste — attracted interest from the Dutch … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Licensing ‘delays force PSV operators to halt services’ by Emmanuel Joseph 05/12/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 05/12/2025 Some public service vehicle owners say lengthy delays in receiving inspection results from the Barbados Licensing Authority have left them unable to renew permits and keep their vehicles on the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News High Court quashes coroner’s verdict in Warren Mottley death case by Emmanuel Joseph 29/11/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 29/11/2025 The High Court has quashed the verdict of Coroner Graveney Bannister for finding that anaesthesiologist Dr Nigel Farnum was “criminally concerned with the death” of Warren Douglas Mottley, brother … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyLocal News Renewables body wants ‘fair access’ to grid after new utility licence approved by Emmanuel Joseph 29/11/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 29/11/2025 The Barbados Renewable Energy Association has called for urgent guarantees of fair access and transparency in the island’s power industry after the government granted Barbados Light and Power Company a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News High court finds state breached candidate’s rights over election appeal delay by Emmanuel Joseph 29/11/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 29/11/2025 The High Court ruled on Friday that the State violated the constitutional rights of a candidate of the fringe Sovereignty Party by delaying the hearing of his urgent election appeal, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News ‘Unnecessary’ pork imports harming farmers, economy, BAS warns by Emmanuel Joseph 28/11/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 28/11/2025 As Barbadians prepare for the traditionally festive consumption of ham during the Christmas season, the nation’s farming spokesman said unnecessary pork imports leave farmers facing unfair competition and risking collapse. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
PoliticsRegional US warns of heightened risks over Venezuela amid military build-up by Emmanuel Joseph 27/11/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 27/11/2025 Barbadian authorities are intensively monitoring the implications of a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warning against passenger flights over Venezuela, citing deteriorating security and “potentially hazardous” military activity near the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News High Court nixes intervenors’ request for Light & Power disclosures in rate review by Emmanuel Joseph 26/11/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 26/11/2025 The High Court rejected a bid by intervenors representing the public interest to compel the Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC) to disclose crucial financial information amid the ongoing rate … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Changes to House Speaker election proposed by minority opinion by Emmanuel Joseph 25/11/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 25/11/2025 The government on Tuesday introduced three historic constitutional amendments to Parliament, including widening constituency size variation, electing the Speaker from outside the House of Assembly, and increasing ministers’ speaking rights … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail