Politics
March 6, 2024
Barbados Minister of Agriculture Addresses Monkey Population Concerns and Initiatives for Sustainable Control
Barbados Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir addresses concerns of primate overpopulation, emphasizing humane management practices and incentives for controlled hunting to mitigate damage to crops.
March 6, 2024
Barbados Banking Hurdles Delay Full Implementation of Medicinal Marijuana Industry, Minister Weir Optimistic About Business Potential
Barbados' medicinal marijuana industry faces banking hurdles, with Minister Indar Weir navigating US restrictions. Efforts are driven by the potential for a profitable business, leveraging CARICOM support for progress.
March 5, 2024
Barbados Introduces Ownership Opportunities for Sugar Industry Workers: Minister Indar Weir Announces Historic Transition
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security Indar Weir announces historic ownership opportunity for sugar industry workers in Barbados. Barbados Agricultural Management Company identifies 11,002 eligible individuals for equity.
March 5, 2024
Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne Calls for Accountability on Barbados Development Projects
Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne questions Minister of Tourism on the development projects in Barbados, emphasizing public interest and financial aspects during the annual Estimates debate.
March 5, 2024
Government Minister Advises Against Seeking Discounts from Friends and Family Running Small Businesses
Government Minister highlights importance of fair pricing in small businesses. Senator Lisa Cummins discourages seeking discounts from friends and family running small enterprises, emphasizing the need to support their endeavors.
March 4, 2024
Residents of Olive Lodge Road Prepared to Protest Digicel Cell Tower Location Near Homes
Residents of Olive Lodge Road are demanding removal of a Digicel cell tower due to safety concerns for the community's elderly and ill residents, preparing to escalate protests seeking support.
March 4, 2024
Bajan Anglican Priests in North America Support Barbados Diocese's Plan to Convert Glebe Land Tenants to Property Owners
Bajan Anglican priests, including a retired Bishop, support Barbados’ Anglican Diocese plans to convert more Glebe land tenants into property owners, emphasizing responsible stewardship and benefitting the church community.
March 3, 2024
Minister Abrahams: Non-traditional Camouflage Patterns and the Armed Forces Impersonation Debate
Opinions on the necessity of non-traditional camouflage patterns impersonating armed forces vary. Minister Wilfred Abrahams discussed revisiting laws that might be outdated for better alignment with current intent.
March 2, 2024
Leader of Opposition Remains Firm in Pursuit of Government Accountability
"In a quest for answers, Leader of the Opposition, King’s Counsel Ralph Thorne, stands firm in holding the Government accountable following clashes during debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2024."
March 1, 2024
Title: Nelson Mandela: Biography, Legacy, and Role in Ending Apartheid
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was South Africa's first Black president, instrumental in ending apartheid via negotiations with F.W. de Klerk; jointly awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
March 1, 2024
Barbados Chairman Acknowledges Progress After Removal from FATF Grey List
Senator Reginald Farley commended efforts leading to Barbados' removal from FATF's grey list, emphasizing ongoing work toward anti-money laundering compliance. Keynote address discussions underscored the journey and necessary steps for continued progress.
March 1, 2024
Advocate Criticizes Male Colleague's Claims About Father's Rights in Court System
"Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie criticizes remarks by Fabian Sargeant on difficulties fathers face in accessing children, attributing issues to systemic dysfunction affecting all genders, not specifically men. Read more on Barbados TODAY."