Experts warn campaign finance reform faces legal, cultural roadblocks Shamar Blunt19/02/20260525 views Amid calls for campaign finance reform following last week’s general election, two pundits warned that significant legal, cultural and practical hurdles could hinder any effort to tighten the rules on… Read more
New govt senators take oath as Mottley blends experience, youth in upper chamber Shanna Moore19/02/20260717 views Seven government senators, sworn in at State House on Wednesday, include fresh faces from governance, labour, youth development and disability rights, in Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s bid to strengthen the… Read more
President urges MPs to show resilience as new term begins Lourianne Graham19/02/20260302 views President Jeffrey Bostic has called on eight newly sworn-in Members of Parliament to embrace the rigours of public service with resilience, sacrifice and integrity as they begin their five-year term.… Read more
Seven Government Senators sworn in Lourianne Graham19/02/20260999 views Seven Government Senators were sworn in on Thursday morning during a ceremony at State House, completing the Government’s appointments to the Upper House following the February 11 general election. … Read more
CTUSAB demands urgent census after election list errors Lourianne Graham19/02/20260119 views A new national population census should be conducted as a matter of urgency to clean up the voters’ list, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB)… Read more
DLP selects two nominees for Senate; swearing-in set for today Barbados Today19/02/20260866 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has selected two nominees for appointment to the Senate and is expected to formally submit their names to President Jeffrey Bostic today. General Secretary… Read more
Wickham: Floor-crossing law not a priority, should form part of wider reform Sheria Brathwaite18/02/20260185 views Pollster Peter Wickham has cautioned that proposed floor-crossing legislation should not be rushed or treated as an immediate priority for the Mia Mottley administration, insisting that any such move must… Read more
Sinckler pledges continuity, principle in foreign policy on ‘homecoming’ Sheria Brathwaite18/02/20260126 views Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Chris Sinckler, has pledged a steady and principle-driven approach to Bridgetown’s external relations, signalling that his return to the post after… Read more
PSVs to minister: Work with us to make public transport better Emmanuel Joseph18/02/2026017 views The island’s public service vehicle (PSV) operators are urging new Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure Kirk Humphrey to work closely with them if he hopes to achieve his public… Read more
Sinckler begins tenure at Foreign Affairs Sheria Brathwaite18/02/20260608 views Senator Chris Sinckler marked his first day in office as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade by meeting and greeting members of staff at the ministry. In brief remarks,… Read more