We’re in denial over population decline. Time to face facts. Barbados Today28/02/20240486 views There is no other way to put it: Barbados is experiencing a demographic shift that is leading to a declining and rapidly ageing population. The birth rate has fallen from… Read more
Off the grey list but remain cautious Barbados Today27/02/20240296 views Barbados has proven to the international watchdog for money laundering and the financing of terrorism that it not only has the necessary legislative framework to fight the scourge but also… Read more
#BTEditorial – No free lunches even among countries Barbados Today22/02/20240152 views The world in which Barbados operates in 2024 has become so polarised, it is increasingly difficult for the world’s newest republic to remain non-aligned, as former Prime Minister and father… Read more
Screen Barbados needs more than culture-for-export policy Barbados Today21/02/20240223 views Barbados possesses a rich cultural tapestry woven with dynamic stories that deserve to be shared on screen with the world. But the current approach to developing a film industry focuses… Read more
DLP undermining itself in public Barbados Today20/02/20240292 views It can be easily argued that the Opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) was passed a superb ball. What did they do with it? They scored an own goal and did… Read more
Public healthcare system under pressure Barbados Today Traffic17/02/20240494 views Barbados’ health care system was arguably described as the best in the Eastern Caribbean. It was something of which the citizens of this country were extremely proud. It was not… Read more
#BTEditorial – Looking forward to robust debates with ‘declared’ Opposition Barbados Today16/02/20240131 views It was during the period 2018 to 2022 that the debates in The Senate were most heated and robust. Each Wednesday, Barbadians were tuned into Parliament to hear what and… Read more
#BTEditorial – A thorn in both sides of the political aisle Barbados Today15/02/20240175 views When Christ Church South Member of Parliament Ralph Thorne made what seemed an abrupt departure from the ruling administration to become Leader of the Opposition, most pundits believed this was… Read more
Round and round we go Barbados Today14/02/20240145 views We’ve been here before. For the second time, one inevitability has followed another. The electors of Barbados hand an unprecedented mandate to a political party that shuts dissenting voices out… Read more
All eyes on Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne Barbados Today13/02/20240233 views The political scene across the world is expected to be turbulent in 2024 and it appears that Barbados is expected to be included in the headwinds. While we are not… Read more