Housing

The island’s main opposition parties on Tuesday welcomed key budgetary measures announced on Monday by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn to ease the cost-of-living burden on Barbadians, but insist they …

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking …

President of Friends of Democracy Senator Karina Goodridge says the 2026 Budget, while containing some positive steps, does not go far enough to ease the pressure on Barbadians already struggling …

The government will bring legislation for a new social mortgage programme to Parliament before the end of the year, housing officials confirmed on Thursday — while bracing for heavy demand …

The government’s promise to deliver 10 000 affordable homes in five years ignited debate in Parliament, with senior ministers questioning the project’s cost, design efficiency and the role of small contractors …

Barbados’ housing crisis came under sharp scrutiny in Parliament on Tuesday, as government MPs questioned whether the Ministry of Housing, Lands and Maintenance is equipped to meet the growing demand …

Ninety-five per cent of homes damaged during Hurricane Elsa five years ago have been repaired, but the Ministry of Housing sought additional funding from Parliament to finish the remaining five …

The government is preparing to reclaim and repurpose derelict and abandoned properties across the island to create new housing opportunities, while also fast-tracking plans to transfer title deeds to long-standing …

Thousands of working Barbadians are to be targeted to move from tenants to homeowners under a new “social mortgage” plan designed to bridge the affordability gap in the housing market, …