House passes constitutional amendment
The way has been cleared for Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to offer two Senate seats to the Democratic Labour Party as well as to appoint 18 year old law student Khaleel Kothdiwala as a government Senator. The House of Assembly this afternoon passed a constitutional amendment providing a legal framework for the un-elected opposition […]
Constitutional amendment allows for official opposition
The House of Assembly is debating a constitutional amendment providing a legal framework for the un-elected opposition to be offered seats in the Senate. The amendments being considered at the first full meeting of the House since last month’s general election also allow an 18 year old to become a member of the Senate. The […]
Former Barbados politician Dr. Don Blackman passes away
Iconic Barbadian politician Dr. Don Blackman has passed away. He was 86 years old Dr. Blackman died in Broward County in Florida where he lived. He’s also said to have lived in Trinidad. The former politician operated a construction company in St. Kitts along with a business partner. Dr. Blackman was Minister of Labour and […]