Politics
September 3, 2023
Barbados Workers' Union Challenges Allegations Surrounding Dismissal Case: Responds to Deputy Chairman's Comments
The Barbados Workers' Union (BWU) is disputing claims made by the Deputy Chairman of the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) regarding a dismissed employee's case. The BWU asserts that it was not given the opportunity to respond to allegations of untimeliness.
September 3, 2023
Protesters Demand Government Action on Retirement Age Increase, Threaten Further Action if Demands Not Met
Organizers of a protest against the government's plan to increase the retirement age vow to escalate action if their demands are not met.
September 2, 2023
Former Government Minister Calls for Job Description and Extended Retirement Age for Members of Parliament in Barbados
Former government minister and senator, Rudolph Cappy Greenidge, calls for a job description for Members of Parliament in Barbados, stating that they are seen as "modern-day sugar daddies" by constituents. He also suggests increasing the pensionable age for MPs.
September 2, 2023
Fear of Victimisation Hinders Public Protests Against Proposed Pension Age Increase, Says Attorney Lynette Eastmond
Attorney at law Lynette Eastmond discusses concerns about public protests against government plans to increase the pensionable age, citing fears of victimization and potential impact of protests.
September 2, 2023
Convicted Thief Claims Stolen Bicycle Belonged to His Brother: Court Imposes Sentence and Compensation
Convicted thief Winston Leroy King pleads guilty to stealing a bicycle, claims the victim is his brother, but victim denies knowing him. King receives a combination sentence and must compensate the victim.
September 2, 2023
Suriname's Finance Minister Defends Decision to Amend VAT Amidst Inflation Concerns
Finance Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing defends the Suriname government's decision to amend the value added tax (VAT), acknowledging mistakes in implementation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined this as a condition for providing assistance to the country.
September 1, 2023
Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard, 98, Indicted on Charges of Aiding in Holocaust Murders: German Authorities
German authorities have indicted a 98-year-old former Nazi concentration guard for aiding and abetting the murder of over 3,300 people during the Holocaust. He will face a juvenile court due to his age at the time of the alleged crimes. Germany continues efforts to bring surviving perpetrators to justice.
September 1, 2023
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Receives Reduced Prison Sentence from King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has reduced former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prison sentence from eight years to one, considering his service to the country and royal loyalty.
September 1, 2023
First-Time Offender Ordered to Pay $26,000 for Illegal Gun and Ammunition Case
Tristan Kemar Scott, a first-time offender, has been ordered to pay a total of $26,000 for possessing an illegal gun and ammunition. The sentence was imposed by Madam Justice Pamela Beckles in the No. 5 Supreme Court.
September 1, 2023
Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell 'Medically Clear' to Work, Doctor Confirms
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell faced a recent incident in which he was unable to speak during a press event due to lightheadedness, possibly related to concussion recovery. Various opinions regarding his fitness for office have been expressed.
August 31, 2023
President of DLP Challenges Prime Minister to Align Parliamentarians' Pension Age with General Population
DLP leader, Dr. Ronnie Yearwood, challenges Prime Minister Mia Mottley to raise the pension age for politicians and repay the $1.3 billion debt owed to the NIS.
August 31, 2023
Understanding Proposed Changes to Barbados' National Insurance Scheme and Other Reforms
This article discusses Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley's address to the nation, focusing on the proposed changes to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Pension Scheme and other related reforms in Barbados. It also touches upon the concept of Barbados becoming a "world-class" society and the departure of the CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI).