Local NewsPolitics School board defends actions amid DLP attacks on lengthy closure by Ryan Gilkes 06/12/2024 written by Ryan Gilkes 5 min read Grantley Adams Memorial School’s prolonged closure has sparked fierce criticism, with board chairman George Griffith defending his leadership against calls for his resignation. While Griffith insisted that safety and … Continue Reading 06/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
PoliticsUnited StatesWorld Trump is set to receive the ‘Patriot of the Year’ award at FOX Nation event by Barbados Today 05/12/2024 by Barbados Today 05/12/2024 President-elect Donald Trump, largely ensconced at Mar-a-Lago in recent weeks, will make a rare appearance outside his Florida resort to accept the “Patriot of the Year” award at FOX Nation’s … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Govt to grow cultural hubs, venues by Emmanuel Joseph 29/11/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 29/11/2024 Barbados is set to redraw the cultural landscape with several major heritage and creative projects over the next two years, Prime Minister Mia Mottley revealed on Thursday. The ambitious … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Thorne criticises Business Barbados legislation by Shanna Moore 27/11/2024 by Shanna Moore 27/11/2024 Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has sounded what he referred to as “an early warning” over the Business Barbados Bill, cautioning that its provisions risk creating “administrative confusion” and undermining Barbadian … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Govt collects $1.87 billion in revenue by Shanna Moore 27/11/2024 by Shanna Moore 27/11/2024 Barbados’ revenue collection for the first half of the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year has outpaced expectations by 12.5 per cent, achieving a “stronger-than-expected” profit performance. This was revealed … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Finance deal murky, say senators by Shanna Moore 23/11/2024 by Shanna Moore 23/11/2024 The government’s $600 million deal in loans and grants to upgrade Barbados’ sewage systems, including a controversial debt-for-climate swap, came under further scrutiny in the Senate on Friday. Independent Senator … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Blackman: Loan about ‘fixing sewers, securing futures’ by Ryan Gilkes 23/11/2024 by Ryan Gilkes 23/11/2024 A government-backed $600 million sustainability-linked loan, touted as a lifeline for ailing infrastructure and debt woes, was defended in the Senate on Friday as a bold step towards economic stability, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics President urges humility among new JPs by Shamar Blunt 22/11/2024 by Shamar Blunt 22/11/2024 More than 100 new Justices of the Peace pledged their commitment to serve with respect and integrity as they took their oath of office before President Dame Sandra Mason on … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Comissiong calls for stronger action against racial abuse by Dawne Parris 21/11/2024 by Dawne Parris 21/11/2024 Deputy Chairman of the Barbados National Task Force on Reparations, David Comissiong has rallied Barbadians to take a strong stance against racism, insisting that racial abuse should be met with … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Constitution reforms push for gender parity, stronger opposition in Senate by Emmanuel Joseph 21/11/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 21/11/2024 Barbados’ new constitution will enshrine a binding code of conduct for ministers, give the opposition more seats in the Senate, ensure gender parity in the Upper House of Parliament and, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail