Politics
February 14, 2024
Former Senators Express Concerns Over Rushed Legislative Process in Barbados Senate
The two independent senators who recently left office have raised concerns about a rushed and disorganized legislative process in the Senate. They emphasized the need for more time and deliberation when reviewing legislation.
February 14, 2024
New Opposition Senators Sworn In Following Thorne's Appointment as Leader of the Opposition
Business executive Ryan Walters and lawyer Tricia Watson were sworn in as opposition senators in Barbados. Walters remains committed to the Democratic Labour Party while Watson aims to contribute to the betterment of the nation.
February 13, 2024
Opposition Senator Tricia Watson Prioritizes Constitutional Rights of Barbadians in Senate Role
Newly-appointed Opposition Senator Tricia Watson prioritizes safeguarding constitutional rights of Barbadians, aiming to champion their protection during her tenure in The Senate.
February 13, 2024
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley urges citizens to discern between fact and fiction
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley emphasizes the need for Barbadians to distinguish truth from falsehoods amidst recent protests against the Cybercrime Bill, 2024.
February 13, 2024
Opposition Leader Chooses New Senators in Barbados: Tricia Watson and Ryan Walters Sworn In by President Dame Sandra Mason
"Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne appoints vocal individuals, Tricia Watson and Ryan Walters, as senators in Barbados. Watson advocates for consumer rights, while Walters focuses on economic issues."
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February 13, 2024
Attorney Tricia Watson and DLP Member Ryan Walters Expected to be Sworn in as Opposition Senators at State House - [Publication Name]
Attorney-at-Law Tricia Watson and Democratic Labour Party member Ryan Walters will be sworn in as Opposition Senators at State House. Updates to follow.
February 13, 2024
Former Commerce Minister Warns New Labour Standards Law Could Result in Mass Layoffs in Private Sector
Former commerce minister Donville Inniss has expressed concerns about the Labour Clauses (Concessions) Act, stating it could result in mass layoffs in the private sector. He believes existing legislation is already in place to address worker issues.
February 13, 2024
Barbados Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne's Defection Raises Concerns of Instability in Mia Mottley Administration, Says DLP Leader
Dr Ronnie Yearwood, leader of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), highlights instances of ministerial changes in the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration, suggesting an unstable government.
February 13, 2024
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne Reveals Struggle Between Obedience and Objection in Government
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne discusses personal struggle between blind obedience and principled objection in relation to proposed education reform and other issues. Raises concerns about diplomacy and hypocrisy in politics.
February 12, 2024
Ralph Thorne Sworn in as Opposition Leader, Outlines Objectives and Explains Party Switch
Ralph Thorne, Member of Parliament for Christ Church South, sworn in as Opposition Leader, discusses departure from Barbados Labour Party and outlines objectives in media briefing.
February 12, 2024
Ralph Thorne, Barbados Opposition Leader, to Appoint Two Senators as Dr. Kristina Hinds Expects to Leave Upper Chamber
Stay updated on Barbadian politics as Christ Church South Member of Parliament Ralph Thorne becomes Opposition Leader and selects two senators, potentially ending the tenure of Dr Kristina Hinds and Dr Chelston Brathwaite. Changes to the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022 are also discussed.
February 12, 2024
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