ElectionLocal NewsPolitics MP Corey Lane announces decision not to seek re-election by Barbados Today 10/01/2026 written by Barbados Today 2 min read Almost a year after resigning as a government minister, Member of Parliament Corey Lane has announced that he will not contest the next general election. In a statement issued on … Continue Reading 10/01/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ElectionLocal News EBC defends integrity of electoral process by Barbados Today 10/01/2026 by Barbados Today 10/01/2026 The Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has defended the integrity of Barbados’ electoral process, stating that there is no evidence of wrongdoing despite recent public commentary questioning electoral activities. The … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Analysts: Fix ‘missing pieces’ in integrity system as advocacy figures enter politics by Shanna Moore 10/01/2026 by Shanna Moore 10/01/2026 The political integrity system is “missing pieces” as a growing number of candidates from civil society and advocacy groups step into electoral politics ahead of the next general election, widely … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPoliticsTransportation Thorne: Transport Board privatisation ‘follows path of failed sugar industry pledges’ by Jenique Belgrave 06/01/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 06/01/2026 Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne on Tuesday condemned the government’s decision to privatise the state-owned bus company and dismissed its claims of enfranchising workers, warning that the administration risks … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPoliticsUncategorized BLP candidate shift ‘strategic recalibration’ ahead of possible poll, says analyst by Shamar Blunt 06/01/2026 by Shamar Blunt 06/01/2026 The Barbados Labour Party’s decision not to reselect St Michael Central MP Arthur Holder, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, appears part of a broader strategic recalibration ahead of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics BLP denies leadership involvement in candidate selection by Barbados Today 06/01/2026 by Barbados Today 06/01/2026 The Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has rejected claims that its senior leadership is involved in backing candidates during contested nomination processes. In a media statement issued by Chief Executive Officer … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics BLP’s Holder confirms exit from elective politics, endorses Trotman as successor by Barbados Today 04/01/2026 by Barbados Today 04/01/2026 Member of Parliament for St Michael Central, Arthur Holder, has confirmed that he is stepping away from elective politics and has endorsed Tyra Trotman as his replacement. Holder made the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Dems declare readiness for general election amid snap poll talk by Lourianne Graham 30/12/2025 by Lourianne Graham 30/12/2025 The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) insisted on Monday it is fully prepared for a general election amid speculation of an early poll, with executive council member Senator Andre Worrell questioning … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics St Michael Dems host Christmas party by Lourianne Graham 29/12/2025 by Lourianne Graham 29/12/2025 DLP candidates in three St Michael constituencies threw a festive Christmas party for area families in Bank Hall on Sunday, delighting more than 150 children with jumping tents, ice cream, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Senator: Make merit-based promotions in public service by Shamar Blunt 20/12/2025 by Shamar Blunt 20/12/2025 Independent Senator Lindell Nurse on Friday urged the government to base public service promotions on merit and performance rather than time served in acting roles, warning that “blanket” confirmations risk … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
