PM: Financial institutions shutting low income earners out of homeownership Barbados Today19/03/202602.9K views Government will overhaul Barbados’ land and mortgage systems by year-end in a sweeping push to expand homeownership and make housing more accessible to low-income earners, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has… Read more
DLP, FOD welcome budget relief but warn of long-term uncertainty Emmanuel Joseph17/03/20260244 views 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… Read more
Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM Barbados Today17/03/20260354 views 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… Read more
Goodridge: Some measures welcomed, but relief falls short Barbados Today17/03/20260347 views 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… Read more
Govt may face strong demand ahead of ‘social mortgage’ bill by year‑end Sheria Brathwaite05/03/202601.2K views 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… Read more
Housing ministry quizzed over ambitious 10 000-home plan Lourianne Graham05/03/20260103 views 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… Read more
Housing ministry ‘under strain’ as MPs press for faster delivery Shanna Moore05/03/20260116 views 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… Read more
Gov’t seeking funds to finish Hurricane Elsa home repairs Lourianne Graham05/03/2026073 views 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… Read more
Govt to reclaim derelict lots for new housing drive Shamar Blunt05/03/202602K views 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… Read more
New rent-to-own housing plan to target working people shut out of traditional mortgages Shamar Blunt04/03/202603.1K views 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,… Read more