Pool Woods to be renamed as national park Lourianne Graham06/05/20250710 views Plans to rename Pool Woods in St John as Mahogany National Park were announced, during the We Gatherin’ multi-faith thanksgiving service on Sunday. Member of Parliament for St John,… Read more
Opposition representation in parliament Barbados Today03/05/20250694 views “When governments fear, follow, serve, and obey the Lord, all will be well. When governments disobey and rebel against God’s good plans, the hand of the Lord will be against… Read more
Dujon pledges to care as she pays deposit Shanna Moore03/05/20250442 views With the backing of Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leadership and a pledge to be a voice for the overlooked, Felicia DuJon on Friday officially signalled her party’s intention to reclaim… Read more
Blackman pays deposit for by-election race Shanna Moore03/05/20250392 views Senator Chad Blackman officially entered the race for the St James North by-election on Friday, paying his $250 deposit, and pledging to meet people “where they are” and continue working… Read more
Humphrey: New minimum wage will help many Shamar Blunt03/05/20250581 views Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, has welcomed the recently announced increase in the national minimum wage, set to take effect on June 1. Calling it… Read more
Blackman first to pay candidate deposit in St James North by-election Shanna Moore02/05/20250535 views The race for the St James North by-election officially got underway this morning as Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate Senator Chad Blackman paid his $250 nomination deposit at the Treasury.… Read more
DLP candidate hits the ground in St James North Shanna Moore01/05/20250748 views Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate Felicia Dujon says many residents of St James North have felt neglected by their leadership over the years and are demanding real representation, as she… Read more
Thorne dismisses Central Bank report as detached from reality Shanna Moore01/05/20250603 views Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has dismissed the Central Bank of Barbados’ latest economic review as detached from the lived experience of Barbadians, noting that the report’s optimism around growth, inflation,… Read more
Maritime Bill sparks debate over blue economy future Shamar Blunt01/05/20250449 views Independent senator Dr Crystal Drakes voiced both support and concern over the Sea Industry Bill in the Senate on Wednesday. She described the bill as “comprehensive” and “wide-ranging”, recognising its… Read more
CTUSAB rejects political motive claims over teachers’ sick-out Sheria Brathwaite01/05/20250253 views The head of Barbados’ umbrella trade union body has hit back at suggestions that last week’s sick-out by the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) was politically motivated, while calling for… Read more