Politics
December 19, 2024
Peru Plans to Establish First Embassy in Guyana to Strengthen Ties with Caricom: Announced by Foreign Affairs Minister
Peru to establish its first embassy in Guyana, deepening engagement with Caricom. Plans for high-level visit to Caribbean in 2025 and reopening embassy in Jamaica also announced. Diplomatic ties strengthened.
December 19, 2024
Minister Kirk Humphrey Highlights Stable Demand for Welfare Assistance Amid Rising Costs in Barbados
Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs notes stable demand for financial aid in Barbados despite rising living costs. Corporate support praised for easing pressure on welfare programs.
December 19, 2024
Minister of Housing Projects Completion of 150 East-West Houses by May 2025
Minister of Housing Dwight Sutherland projects completion of 150 East-West houses by May 2025. Update on 10,000 homes project, including progress on steel housing units by Chinese laborers.
December 19, 2024
CTUSAB Urges Renewed Focus on Sustainable Employment to Address Rising Crime and Costs
CTUSAB emphasizes the need for sustainable employment to address rising crime and living costs in Barbados. Concerns raised about youth underemployment and low wages impacting social issues.
December 19, 2024
Potential US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Dispute Over Funding Bill
Potential US government shutdown looms as President-elect Trump urges Republicans to reject bipartisan funding bill. Bill includes disaster relief, farmer aid, and controversial provisions. Congress must act by week's end.
December 19, 2024
Minister Defends Government's Housing Initiative Amidst Agricultural Land Use Criticism
Minister Dwight Sutherland defends government's housing initiative to build 10,000 houses, addressing criticism over use of agricultural land for projects. Program guided by science and Physical Development Plan.
December 18, 2024
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Confirms No General Election in Grenada for 2025
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell announced that Grenada will not hold a general election in 2025, citing government priorities and upcoming elections in the region. The next election is constitutionally due by October 2027.
December 18, 2024
Opposition Leader Criticizes Government's Economic Policies, Calls Minister's Ponzi Scheme Focus a Distraction
Leader of the Opposition criticizes Minister Ryan Straughn's focus on Ponzi schemes during the Barbados Fiscal Framework debate, calling it a distraction from the government's failing economic policies.
December 18, 2024
Christmas 2024 Brightens for Families of One Family Programme with $75,000 Grocery Hamper Donation from Sandy Lane Charitable Trust
The Sandy Lane Charitable Trust donates $75,000 worth of grocery hampers to 1,000 families in the One Family programme, supported by the Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs. Collaboration praised for breaking generational poverty cycles.
December 18, 2024
Opposition Leader Urges Government to Disclose Prime Ministerial Travel Costs by December 31
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne calls for transparency on prime ministerial travel costs, questioning the impact on taxpayers and criticizing government spending priorities. St James South MP Sandra Husbands defends the allocation, citing various responsibilities under the Prime Minister’s Office.
December 17, 2024
Judge Juan Merchan Denies Trump's Request to Dismiss Hush Money Verdict, Citing Lack of Immunity Protections
New York Judge Juan Merchan denies President-elect Donald Trump's request to dismiss hush money guilty verdict, citing lack of immunity for unofficial conduct. Manhattan DA opposes verdict dismissal.
December 16, 2024
Trinidad Government Mourns Loss of Junior Minister Lisa Morris Julian in Tragic Fire Incident
Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Education junior minister, Lisa Morris Julian, tragically dies in a fire at her home in Arima, along with two others, including a child. Government officials express condolences.