Rogers: Will terror law catch the ‘big ones’? Lourianne Graham20/08/20260102 views Questioning whether yet another piece of legislation can make a dent in the island’s crime problem, Senator Reverend Canon Dr John Rogers has raised concerns about whether the Domestic Terrorism… Read more
Opposition parties urge prevention focus in gun crime response Jenique Belgrave15/08/20260146 views The Democratic Labour Party and Friends of Democracy have backed firm action against violent crime but warned that the Domestic Terrorism Bill must not substitute tougher penalties for investment in… Read more
Schools to focus on ‘Year of Purpose’ Lourianne Graham15/08/2026061 views Education Minister Chad Blackman has declared the 2026-27 school year as the “Year of Purpose” in education, unveiling new digital platforms for both teachers and students to share ideas, experiences… Read more
Petition prompts phased rollout of revised curriculum, assessment framework Lourianne Graham14/08/20260501 views Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman has postponed the use of continuous assessment for secondary school placement, after parents and other stakeholders raised concerns about the ministry’s planned rollout. Students… Read more
‘Diamond’ salute: 120 uniformed personnel, civilians for anniversary honours Lourianne Graham13/08/2026097 views A total of 120 Barbadians, including 60 members of the uniformed services and 60 civilians, will receive a new national honour to mark the diamond anniversary of Independence, it was… Read more
Ombudsman presses for clearer promotion rules, stronger complaint systems Emmanuel Joseph12/08/20260869 views Complaints were made against two out of three agencies in the public service in 2025, prompting the government’s watchdog, the Ombudsman, to recommend a comprehensive human resource audit and stronger… Read more
Minister urges new public order law to toughen penalties for violent public attacks Jenique Belgrave12/08/20260108 views Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice Michael Lashley has signalled plans to push for tougher penalties for violent public offences, saying the Public Order Act no longer reflects the… Read more
New passenger data law to bolster national security Lourianne Graham11/08/20260949 views Barbados will introduce sweeping new powers for immigration authorities to screen travellers before they arrive, under legislation that ministers said will transform the island’s border security and guard against terrorist… Read more
Govt to acquire St Philip church land for housing push Ricardo Roberts11/08/202601.5K views The government is moving to compulsorily acquire over two acres of church-owned land at Ebenezer, St Philip to support a housing programme, Minister of Housing Chris Gibbs announced in Parliament… Read more
Human rights commission ‘takes shape’ Jenique Belgrave11/08/2026080 views Barbados is laying the groundwork for its first Human Rights Commission, with commissioner Kerryann Ifill saying consultations are underway to ensure the body reflects Barbadian concerns. The HRC aims to… Read more