Politics
September 17, 2023
Legal Proceedings at ITLOS Could Redefine Climate Justice for Small Island States
Get the latest updates on the legal proceedings at the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea regarding climate justice for small island states.
September 17, 2023
President Biden Names Caribbean Countries Among Major Drug Transit and Illicit Drug-Producing Countries for FY2024
United States President Joe Biden has identified several Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing countries for Fiscal Year 2024.
September 16, 2023
Barbadian Prime Minister criticizes US blockade on Cuba at G77 summit
Prime Minister Mia Mottley denounces the US blockade on Cuba at the G77 summit, praising Cuba's innovation in science and technology while highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in maintaining democracy. UN Secretary-General calls for a fairer world for developing nations.
September 16, 2023
Barbados Government Plans to Expand Homeless Shelter Operations to 24-Hour Facility
The Government of Barbados is making the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) a 24-hour shelter, providing meals, medical care, counseling, and support to those in need. This move is welcomed by Kemar Saffrey, head of BAEH.
September 16, 2023
Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali Calls for Transitional Government in Haiti Amidst Political Turmoil and Socio-economic Crisis (SEO-optimized)
Guyana calls for a transitional government in Haiti due to escalating gang warfare and the collapse of democratic institutions, following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
September 15, 2023
UAE Foils Massive Attempt to Smuggle $1 Billion Worth of Captagon Pills Hidden in Furniture, Arrests Six Suspects
UAE foils attempt to smuggle $1 billion worth of captagon hidden in furniture; six arrested in one of the largest smuggling operations. UAE takes strong stance against threats to society.
September 15, 2023
Entrepreneur Ordered to Forfeit Currency for Attempting Unauthorized Export: Barbados High Court Judge
A High Court judge has ordered an entrepreneur to forfeit half of the US currency he attempted to take out of Barbados without permission in 2012, emphasizing the importance of compliance with exchange control regulations.
September 14, 2023
Judicial Review of Magistrate Graveney Bannister's Coroner's Inquest Adjourned; Cross-Examination Expected from Dr. Sahle Griffith's Legal Team
The judicial review of Magistrate Graveney Bannister's decision in the Coroner's Inquest into Warren Mottley's death has been adjourned. Bannister will face cross-examination from Dr Sahle Griffith's legal team.
September 14, 2023
Minister of Labour Encourages Employers to Address Gender-Based Violence with New Workplace Policy
Minister of Labour and Social Security Colin Jordan launches a Gender-Based Violence Workplace Policy, urging employers to address violence and harassment at work.
September 14, 2023
Christ Church Man Pleads Guilty to Administering Drug for Abortion: Case Details Unveiled
A man from Christ Church pleads guilty to administering the drug misoprostol to his former girlfriend with the intent to cause an abortion, according to court proceedings. The case is ongoing.
September 14, 2023
ERT Unanimous in Recent Unfair Dismissal Case, Not Sole Decision of Deputy Chairman Kathy-Ann Hamblin
The Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) dismissed the unfair dismissal case of former employee Keith Alleyne after a unanimous decision by the three-member panel, according to a statement by the ERT.
September 13, 2023
Barbados' Needy Children Left Without Back-to-School Assistance, Minister Calls for System Overhaul
By Marlon Madden reports on the concerns expressed by Minister Kirk Humphrey about the delays in providing back-to-school assistance to needy children in Barbados, blaming a "broken" system that does not adequately cater to the most vulnerable.