Politics
December 4, 2023
Attorney Tricia Watson Questions Fate of Interim Rate Increase as BL&P Takes FTC to Court
Get updates on Attorney Tricia Watson's intervention in the electricity rate increase application and the legal dispute between Barbados Light & Power and the Fair Trading Commission.
December 3, 2023
Prime Minister Mia Mottley Calls for Debt Repayment Halt in the Aftermath of Disasters in Small Island Developing States
Prime Minister Mia Mottley advocates for an agreement allowing Small Island Developing States to halt debt repayments during crises. This proposal could potentially unlock 20% of Barbados' GDP.
December 3, 2023
Guyana Urges Venezuela to Show Maturity and Responsibility as Referendum on Essequibo Ownership Approaches
Guyana urges Venezuela to show maturity and responsibility regarding a planned "consultative referendum" on the ownership of the Essequibo region. International Court of Justice rules against Venezuela's seizure of the region.
December 3, 2023
COP28 Climate Change Meeting: Misplaced Expectations and the Challenges Faced by Developing Countries
Embedding inequalities and hindering the progress of developing nations, the power dynamics of rich countries pose significant challenges for combating climate change and achieving global economic equity.
December 3, 2023
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro Votes in Controversial Essequibo Referendum
Venezuela's President Maduro casts vote in disputed Essequibo referendum, aiming to strengthen claim to oil-rich territory neighboring Guyana. Results will be known on Monday.
December 2, 2023
ICE Collaborates with Homeland Security and CBP on Removal Flights of Undocumented Immigrants to Jamaica and Caribbean Countries
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) collaborates with the US Department of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to facilitate removal flights of undocumented immigrants to Jamaica and other Caribbean countries.
December 2, 2023
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley Highlights Progress in Climate Change Financing at COP28 Summit in Dubai
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley expresses satisfaction with progress made in the fight against climate change at the COP28 summit. Financing climate change resilience remains a concern for future progress.
December 1, 2023
Venezuela Responds to ICJ Ruling on Guyana's Referendum Dispute
Venezuela acknowledges the ruling by the International Court of Justice regarding the provisional measures requested by Guyana. Venezuela does not recognize the court's jurisdiction in the territorial controversy and maintains its position based on the 1966 Geneva Agreement. Guyana remains committed to the international judicial process and believes that the Essequibo territory rightfully belongs to their country. President Irfaan Ali emphasizes the importance of justice in resolving disputes. The ICJ has issued provisional measures restraining Venezuela from taking any action that could alter the current situation of the disputed territory, which is currently administered by Guyana.
December 1, 2023
Hundreds of Thousands Displaced as Fighting Resumes in Gaza: Updates on the Ongoing Conflict (Reuters)
The resumption of fighting between Israel and Hamas has led to widespread fear and anger, with over 100 people killed. Clashes continue and airstrikes target civilian areas.
December 1, 2023
Organisation of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations Urges Action to Reduce Court Delays in Barbados
The Organisation of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations calls on the Barbados Bar Association and stakeholders to address court delays and reduce case backlogs through various measures.
December 1, 2023
President of Barbados Confers Order of the Freedom of Barbados on Kerryann Ifill
Barbados celebrates Independence Day with a parade at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. Prime Minister Mottley emphasizes the importance of upholding principles, social justice, and unity for continued growth and transformation.
November 30, 2023
Barbados Celebrates 57th Independence Anniversary at Usain Bolt Sports Complex
The Usain Bolt Sports Complex celebrates Barbados' 57th anniversary of independence. Prime Minister Mia Mottley emphasizes resilience, strength, and commitment to excellence and social unity.