Politics
April 23, 2024
IACHR's 166th Regular Session Marks Key Step in Climate Crisis Fight, Says Minister Symmonds
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds highlights the significance of the Inter-American Human Rights Court's 166th Regular session in addressing the climate crisis and its implications on human rights.
April 23, 2024
Barbados Chief Justice Urges Collaborative Action to Address High Case Backlog in Closing Days of Tenure
Outgoing Chief Justice of Barbados warns of high case backlog, urges collaboration for court system overhaul during Court-Annexed Mediation Workshop. Emphasizes subpar performance highlighted in JURIST Project analysis.
April 23, 2024
Man Behind No-Confidence Motion Calls for Extraordinary General Meeting in Democratic Labour Party
Latest developments in Democratic Labour Party (DLP) as Hartley Reid calls for an extraordinary general meeting to address internal affairs, prompting no-confidence motion against opposition leader Thorne.
April 23, 2024
Democratic Labour Party Faces Leadership Crisis: Experts Recommend Removal of Current Leaders for Party's Revival
Political experts advise urgent replacement of Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leaders Thorne and Yearwood amid widening internal cracks. Henry deems present leadership unfit, with Thorne purportedly unsuitable for future elections against Mia Mottley.
April 22, 2024
Trump Accused of Illicit Hush-Money Scheme in Trial Trial Highlights Alleged Cover-up of Affairs with Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal
In a high-profile trial, former President Donald Trump faces charges related to concealing an alleged affair with Stormy Daniels using hush money, as detailed by prosecutors in opening statements.
April 22, 2024
Barbados Calls for Reparation instead of Government Purchase: Drax Hall Plantation Debate
"David Denny of Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration opposes Barbados government's $8 million purchase at Drax Hall Plantation, advocates for reparation and public ownership. #Barbados #Reparation"
April 22, 2024
Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Following Failures Before Hamas Attack on Israel: Insights and Impact
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns taking responsibility for failures before Hamas attack on October 7. First senior official to step down over deadliest attack in Israel’s history. Retired IDF Major General.
April 22, 2024
Democratic Labour Party's Ralph Thorne Unfazed by Internal Conflict, Focuses on Barbados Labour Party Government
"Political leader Ralph Thorne of Democratic Labour Party unaffected by internal party conflict as he focuses on opposing Barbados Labour Party government. No interest in responding to no-confidence motion."
April 22, 2024
Internal Turmoil in DLP: Efforts to Remove Political Leader Ralph Thorne Underway
Internal conflict within the Democratic Labour Party as efforts begin to remove Political Leader Ralph Thorne and expel him from the party. General Secretary Steve Blackett confirmed resolutions at a members' forum.
April 21, 2024
DLP Quarterly Review Meeting Erupts Over Leadership Resolution: Neutrality Preserved
Pandemonium erupted at a Democratic Labour Party meeting as a no-confidence resolution was moved against political leader Thorne, prompting debates on leadership within the party.
April 21, 2024
Issues Arise as US Considers Aid Cut to Israel's Netzah Yehuda Battalion Over Alleged Violations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects potential US sanctions on Israeli military unit amid claims of human rights violations in the West Bank. Washington set to announce measures soon.
April 21, 2024
Caribbean Against Apartheid in Palestine Welcomes Barbados' Intention to Recognize Palestine as a State
The Caribbean Against Apartheid in Palestine (CAAP) shows support for the government's intent to recognize Palestine as a state, emphasizing the importance of an independent foreign policy for Barbados.