Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsSenate New govt senators take oath as Mottley blends experience, youth in upper chamber by Shanna Moore 19/02/2026 written by Shanna Moore 3 min read 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 Mottleyโs bid to strengthen the … Continue Reading 19/02/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsSenate President urges MPs to show resilience as new term begins by Lourianne Graham 19/02/2026 by Lourianne Graham 19/02/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Seven Government Senators sworn in by Lourianne Graham 19/02/2026 by Lourianne Graham 19/02/2026 Seven Government Senators were sworn in on Thursday morning during a ceremony at State House, completing the Governmentโs appointments to the Upper House following the February 11 general election. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsPolitics CTUSAB demands urgent census after election list errors by Lourianne Graham 19/02/2026 by Lourianne Graham 19/02/2026 A new national population census should be conducted as a matter of urgency to clean up the votersโ list, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026Local NewsNewsSenateUncategorized DLP selects two nominees for Senate; swearing-in set for today by Barbados Today 19/02/2026 by Barbados Today 19/02/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Wickham: Floor-crossing law not a priority, should form part of wider reform by Sheria Brathwaite 18/02/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/02/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Sinckler pledges continuity, principle in foreign policy on โhomecomingโ by Sheria Brathwaite 18/02/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/02/2026 Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Chris Sinckler, has pledged a steady and principle-driven approach to Bridgetownโs external relations, signalling that his return to the post after … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPoliticsTransportation PSVs to minister: Work with us to make public transport better by Emmanuel Joseph 18/02/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 18/02/2026 The islandโs 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Sinckler begins tenure at Foreign Affairs by Sheria Brathwaite 18/02/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/02/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026Local NewsPolitics Analyst: Holder likely to return as Speaker by Barbados Today 17/02/2026 by Barbados Today 17/02/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
