Power, politics and trade union influence Barbados Today26/04/20250177 views Barbados’ trade union movement stands as a testament to unwavering advocacy and determined militancy, shaping the nation’s labour landscape and securing fair and decent working conditions for generations of workers.… Read more
Freedom of information should be a constitutional right Barbados Today25/04/20250151 views When the last Constitution Commission, headed by former High Court Judge Christopher Blackman, issued its report, it faced much backlash from the public for its perceivedly tepid review and recommendations.… Read more
Hope for a successful Trinity term Barbados Today23/04/20250157 views The start of the Trinity Term is always met with a unique mix of anticipation and resolve. As the final term of the academic year, it carries with it the… Read more
Opposition politics, reform and upgrades Barbados Today18/04/20250297 views Opposition parties, by their nature, are expected to offer vigorous pushback to the government in office. Such was the nature of the relationship when the current administration was in opposition,… Read more
All is not well Barbados Today17/04/20250304 views Where are the police stop-and-search operations? Where is the show of force from the Barbados Police Service? Where are the crackdowns? Where are the increased coastal patrols and random interceptions… Read more
When children are this afraid, we must listen Barbados Today16/04/20250339 views There is perhaps no more sobering reality check than hearing the raw fear of a child. The words of a student living in The Ivy, St Michael—in the neighbourhood where… Read more
Let’s not wait for measles to knock on our door Barbados Today15/04/20250219 views Barbados is in an enviable position: free of measles. But that status is not guaranteed. As cases of measles begin to re-emerge across parts of the globe — and closer… Read more
Employment Rights Tribunal backlog needs attention too Barbados Today12/04/20250391 views Attorney General Dale Marshall was justly proud to report to the country earlier this week that policies adopted by the administration were resulting in a measurable reduction in the backlog… Read more
Guns, rights, and responsibilities Barbados Today11/04/20250486 views As gun violence continues to threaten the safety and stability of Barbadian society, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has stepped forward with a bold… Read more
Breaking the silence – and inertia – on our mental health crisis Barbados Today10/04/20250400 views The COVID-19 pandemic may for many be so far in the rear view of the popular imagination and collective memory but we ignore its enduring legacy at our peril when… Read more