Landmark constitutional case begins
The public may have the opportunity to follow online when a potentially landmark high court case resumes virtually next Friday. And unlike the challenge to the calling of elections, this case objecting to the convening of Parliament could drag on for weeks. Opening submissions began this (Friday) morning at the Supreme Court complex in the […]
NCPTA wants no further delay in return to face to face
Teachers want a two-week delay but many parents are adamant that face to face classes resume as soon as possible and want the ministry of education to stick to its February 21st deadline. Following a meeting with the Ministry on Tuesday, the Barbados Union of Teachers said it would be seeking a two week postponement […]
The High Court tomorrow hears the challenge to the convening of parliament
The Barbados High Court will tomorrow morning hear arguments on an urgent application challenging the convening of Parliament. Former Attorney General, Adriel Brathwaite, yesterday filed a petition for an injunction through his attorneys Garth Patterson and Michelle Russell. Mr. Brathwaite alleges that Parliament has been convened at a time when the Senate, has not been […]
Calls for Crop Over resumption amidst low bookings for summer
As tourism players indicate concern over the coming summer period with Crop Over still uncertain, the local entertainment sector is hoping that such events resume. The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association has stated that while bookings for the winter were strong, advanced bookings for the summer, which would normally get a boost from Crop Over, […]
Evangelics concerned about vaccinations
Some local evangelical leaders are objecting to the push in Barbados to have children and the wider population vaccinated saying they have major concerns. That message came across strongly during a panel discussion hosted this morning by three religious organisations, the Spiritually Aware Group, the House of Freedom Ministries as well as Rapha Revival Ministries […]
High Court motion challenges the convening of parliament
A High Court motion has been filed challenging government’s right to convene parliament and pass laws while according to the suit, the legislative body is improperly constituted. The case was filed today by former Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite through his attorneys Garth Patterson and Michelle Russell. A written statement released by Mr. Brathwaite alleges that […]
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 […]
Sugar talks continue
The hoped for early February start to the 2022 Barbados sugar harvest hangs on the outcome of labour talks that are continuing this week. Barbados Sugar Industry Limited, the umbrella agency for cane farmers met on Friday with the Barbados Workers Union and the Deputy Chief Labour Officer and those talks are scheduled to resume […]