Rowley declares victory in general elections Barbados Today10/08/20200319 views PORT OF SPAIN, – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley Monday night said his ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) has won the general elections. Rowley said that the PNM had won… Read more
Education overhaul outlined by Bradshaw Randy Bennett08/08/20200455 views Major plans are in place for the educator sector, with millions of dollars to be spent on upgrading technology and repairing school plants across the island. This was revealed by… Read more
Debt-free buses, says Minister Randy Bennett08/08/20200154 views Government does not owe anyone for the 33 electrical buses bought recently for the Transport Board. New Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources Ian Gooding-Edghill made that abundantly clear… Read more
Parliamentary session comes to an end Randy Bennett08/08/20200241 views Parliament has officially been prorogued. Speaking in the House of Assembly this evening, Leader of Government Business Santia Bradshaw explained that today’s sitting would be the last until September 15.… Read more
AG says Barbados will fight blacklisting ‘tooth and nail’ Barbados Today08/08/20205377 views Barbados has declared it is ready to fight the European Union “tooth and nail” in court if the blacklisting the bloc imposed is not reviewed, Attorney General Dale Marshall told… Read more
House to pay consultancy to meet banking, finance rules Barbados Today08/08/20200287 views Lawmakers on Friday approved close to a million dollars in fees for consultants to help the Government comply with international money laundering and terrorism finance rules. Attorney General and Minister… Read more
Independent Senators question Integrity bill Barbados Today06/08/20200375 views At least two independent Senators expressed reservations about the Integrity in Public Life Bill before it failed to get the nod of the Upper Chamber during today’s debate. The bill,… Read more
Govt Senators praise failed Integrity Bill Barbados Today06/08/20200335 views Government Senators who voted for the Integrity in Public Life legislation declared it as a way to restore confidence in public officials even as the bill itself failed to secure… Read more
Four walk out of Senate following return of Govt minister Randy Bennett06/08/20203300 views Newly installed Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Lisa Cummins, has expressed shock, hurt and disappointment over a decision by some Senators to protest her return to the Senate by… Read more
Integrity in Public Life Bill defeated Barbados Today05/08/20200388 views The Integrity in Public Life Bill 2020 was defeated in The Senate today. Clerk of Parliament Pedro Eastmond read the results: 10 senators voted in favour two abstained. The constitution… Read more