Sweeping new law to expand maritime powers Shamar Blunt08/05/20260266 views Barbados is seeking to significantly expand its control over territorial waters, offshore resources and emerging maritime industries through new legislation that also anticipates future climate threats and even space-linked ocean… Read more
Portable benefits plan needs national education push – AG Shamar Blunt08/05/20260188 views Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams has urged an immediate, nationwide public education drive to prepare Barbadians for the proposed National Portable Benefits Framework, warning that without clear understanding, workers could miss… Read more
Dems reject ‘draconian’ elder protection bill Ricardo Roberts08/05/20260249 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has denounced proposed legislation to protect elderly people from abuse and neglect, labelling the bill an attempt to “criminalise desperation” rather than provide social support… Read more
Govt defends migration policy at UN forum Barbados Today07/05/20260207 views Days after defending controversial immigration reforms in Parliament, the government has taken its case to the international stage, telling the United Nations that migration is essential to Barbados’ economic survival… Read more
Antigua and Barbuda election review 2026 Barbados Today07/05/20260123 views The dust has now settled on the 2026 Antigua and Barbuda election, which is the Caribbean’s second major electoral contest of the year which appears to have followed a similar… Read more
Mottley congratulates Browne on fourth term Shanna Moore01/05/20260110 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has congratulated Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne on his re-election, following Thursday’s general election. Browne’s Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured a renewed mandate,… Read more
‘Barbados first’: Immigration reform sparks debate over labour shortages, home protections Ricardo Roberts30/04/20260291 views As a demographic “crisis” driven by a shrinking population and an ageing workforce prompted the Mottley administration to introduce sweeping amendments to the Immigration Act, citizens on Thursday expressed a… Read more
Dems raises ‘economic risks’ concerns despite growth streak Lourianne Graham30/04/2026070 views A sustained run of economic growth has not insulated Barbados from mounting external risks, the opposition Democratic Labour Party has warned, pointing to slowing momentum, heavy reliance on tourism and… Read more
Stuart demits office as NNP political leader, Clarke takes over Barbados Today28/04/20260726 views New National Party (NNP) Political Leader Kemar Stuart on Tuesday announced his departure from the post, confirming that his one-year tenure has officially come to an end under the party’s… Read more
DLP marks 71 years with call for renewal Lourianne Graham26/04/20260435 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has marked its 71st Founders Day anniversary with a call for members to take pride in and celebrate the party’s legacy. In a media release… Read more