BREAKING: Goodridge confirmed as Opposition Senator Barbados Today20/02/202601.1K views Friends of Democracy political leader Karina Goodridge has arrived at State House, where she is to be sworn in as an Opposition Senator. Goodridge was accompanied by her husband and… Read more
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 Moore19/02/20260708 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 Graham19/02/20260300 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 Graham19/02/20260980 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
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 Brathwaite18/02/20260184 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
Analyst: Holder likely to return as Speaker Barbados Today17/02/20260520 views Former MP Arthur Holder is expected to return as Speaker of the House of Assembly when Parliament convenes this Friday, the first speaker to come from outside the lower chamber… Read more
Yearwood urges electoral reset after third parties’ election flop Lourianne Graham16/02/20260906 views A senior law lecturer – who once helmed a major political party – has called for a radical rethink of Barbados’ electoral system after smaller political parties failed to secure… Read more
New ministerial team ‘to deliver on accountability, performance’ Sheria Brathwaite16/02/20260868 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley robustly defended her new 23-member Cabinet, insisting its size is a deliberate design to boost government delivery, accountability, and performance. Speaking at Monday’s swearing-in ceremony at… Read more