Politics
June 13, 2024
Barbados’ New Ambassador Dr Sharon Marshall Presents Credentials to Cuban President
Barbados' new ambassador to Cuba, Dr. Sharon Marshall, presented credentials to President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, emphasizing historic ties and the need to implement agreements from the CARICOM-Cuba summit.
June 13, 2024
Minister Defends Government's Blue-Green Bank for Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience
Minister Marsha Caddle defends Barbados' Blue-Green Bank as a pivotal step towards sustainable development and climate resilience, emphasizing innovative financial frameworks and self-reliance over foreign dependency.
June 13, 2024
New Chief Justice of Barbados Implements Efficiencies to Manage Mounting Court Case Backlog
Barbados' new Chief Justice implements a plan to manage a backlog of court cases, focusing on reassigning incomplete High Court cases due to judge movements. Efforts aim to ensure cases are adjudicated without delays.
June 12, 2024
Barbados and State of Palestine Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations at UN Ceremony
Barbados and the State of Palestine establish diplomatic relations at a ceremony in New York, following Barbados' decision to recognize Palestine. The Joint Communiqué was signed by ambassadors from both nations.
June 12, 2024
Title: Haiti's New Cabinet Sworn In, Emphasizing Peace and Security Under Prime Minister Garry Conille
Haiti's new 12-member cabinet, led by Prime Minister Garry Conille, prioritizes peace, security, and anti-corruption efforts. Key appointments include Carlos Hercules as Minister for Justice and Dominique Dupuy as Foreign Affairs Minister.
June 12, 2024
Barbados Government's Noteworthy Investment in Education and Training: A Comparative Analysis
Barbados government's investment in education and training initiatives, including support for higher education, has led to significant achievements. UN report shows above-average GDP spending on education. Notable progress in student enrollment and free training programs.
June 12, 2024
Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) Workers Stage Work Stoppage, Demanding Incentives Pay and Better Conditions
The Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) faces a breach of protocol as employees stage a work stoppage demanding incentives pay and better conditions. Negotiations continue with recognized union NUPW.
June 12, 2024
Rastafarian Community Seeks Amendment to Sacramental Cannabis Act of 2019 Amid Legal Challenges
Ras Simba, a leading Rastafarian spokesman, pushes for an amendment to the Sacramental Cannabis Act of 2019, citing lack of respect and delays in court proceedings. Justice Weekes schedules trial for October.
June 12, 2024
Barbados Government Launches Country Assessment to Determine Poverty Line by January
Barbados government, in collaboration with development banks and statistical department, launches initiative to determine the country's poverty line by January. Previous studies lacked follow-up actions, emphasizing the need for evidence-based decision-making.
June 11, 2024
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Malawi Vice-President and Nine Others
Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others tragically killed in a plane crash near Lilongwe. President Chakwera confirms wreckage found in Chikangawa Forest, expressing deep sorrow and paying tribute.
June 11, 2024
Hunter Biden Convicted of Lying About Drug Use to Buy Gun, Impact on US Presidential Election Unveiled
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, convicted of lying about drug use to buy a gun. Democrats may use verdict against Trump's claims of justice system bias. Trial details and potential sentencing.
June 11, 2024
DLP's Electoral Performance Analysis and Future Prospects in Barbados: Insights & Historical Context
Analyzing the Democratic Labour Party's electoral performance in the 21st century, the article discusses potential future trends and reasons behind the party's decline, tracing back to its historical successes post-independence in Barbados.