Politics
October 29, 2023
Former US Vice President Mike Pence Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race
Former United States Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, citing an uphill battle and a lack of regret. Pence is the first major Republican candidate to suspend his campaign.
October 29, 2023
Venezuela's Controversial Referendum on Essequibo Region: Examining the Historical Dispute and International Implications
This article discusses the upcoming referendum in Venezuela regarding the disputed territory of Essequibo and highlights the disregard for international law and the ICJ process by the Venezuelan government.
October 29, 2023
Barbados Labour Party’s Annual Conference Addresses Key Transformations Amidst Global Challenges
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley discusses the need to stay focused on landmark goals amidst potential shocks like climate change and international conflicts, emphasizing ongoing transformations and positive economic indicators.
October 29, 2023
Barbados Prime Minister Hints at Possible Change in Local Corporate Tax Rate Following Global Minimum Tax Introduction
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has indicated that Barbados will have to adapt to the planned 15% global minimum corporate tax rate by making changes to the current low tax rate for local companies. Mottley expressed concern about the risk of losing businesses and emphasized the need for investment to drive growth.
October 28, 2023
Trinidad & Tobago's Public Service Association Warns Prime Minister About Delayed Back Pay Promise
Trinidad & Tobago's Public Service Association (PSA) warns Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley to exercise caution after a senior public servant said back pay promised by Christmas cannot be met.
October 27, 2023
Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw Provides Update on Refurbishment Plans for Highway 7
Highway 7 in Barbados is set to undergo major repairs and improvements, including addressing poor drainage. The project may not be completed until March 2025.
October 26, 2023
Barbados Implements Rezoning of Water Protection Zones: Dr Shantal Munro-Knight (FILE)
Barbados has passed an amendment bill to rezone water protection zones, replacing numbered zones with letters, aiming to modernize and transform the Barbados Water Authority system.
October 25, 2023
Barbados Government Introduces Bill to Restructure Debt for Climate Change Resilience, Minister Says
Barbados is introducing a bill to defer debt payments in the event of a natural disaster, aiming to strengthen the country's ability to recover and become climate change resilient.
October 25, 2023
Pro-Palestinian campaign group calls on Barbados to recognize State of Palestine
The pro-Palestinian campaign group in Barbados is calling for recognition of the State of Palestine, arguing against supporting Israel due to alleged breaches of international law. The government maintains support for a two-state solution and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
October 24, 2023
United Nations Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week Addresses Climate Change Challenges in the Caribbean
The United Nations Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW) will convene from October 23-27, 2023 to address the critical challenges of climate change in the region and call for regional action on energy systems, cities, land and ocean, and societies. Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean SIDS face significant impacts and vulnerabilities due to climate change, and it's crucial to protect and empower vulnerable communities through disaster preparedness, climate-resilient livelihoods, and public awareness. The LACCW will gather sentiments and core messages to take to COP28 and the Fourth International SIDS Conference in 2024. Strengthening infrastructure, adopting sustainable agriculture practices, reinforcing cities, transitioning to clean energy, and accessing climate finance are key steps toward building resilience. The UN Eastern Caribbean Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF) 2022-2026 provides a robust framework for UN assistance in the sub-region, but efforts must be scaled up to achieve a resilient and inclusive future. Collaboration, sharing knowledge, and working towards common goals are essential to combat the global threat of climate change.
October 24, 2023
Minister Promises New Government Policy and 24-Hour Homeless Shelter by March 2022
Learn about the progress made by Minister Kirk Humphrey in transitioning the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) into a 24-hour shelter, including hiring staff and developing a comprehensive policy on homelessness.
October 24, 2023
Barbadian Diaspora Advocates for Parliamentary Representation, Presidential Term Limits, and Electoral Reforms
The Barbadian diaspora advocates for voting rights, diasporic representation, proportional representation, gender parity, and absentee ballots, while political scientist Peter Wickham opposes overseas voting.