BLF Speaks: Beyond the Cathartic of Thorne’s Intervention
Guest Editorial There can be no doubt that Mr. Thorne, newly appointed Barbados opposition leader, did an excellent job of replying to the 2024 Estimates Debate. In fact, we might…
BLF Speaks: Why Mr. Thorne is Making a Wrong Move
Guest Editorial The drama unfolding in the DLP camp over delay in re-accepting Mr. Thorne to its ranks may be a blessing in disguise. But if- and only if- Mr.…
NCF Arbiter Backs Judges’ Disqualification of Pro-Christian Theatrical Entry
The arbiter for the NCF (National Cultural Foundation) of Barbados has upheld the decision of the NIFCA judges to disqualify a theatrical entry by Praise Academy of Dance in the…
Arrogance Escalating in Government & Corporate Barbados
It is anybody’s guess whether the Prime Minister’s most recent initiative is going to make any dent into the behaviour of government departments towards Barbadian citizens. If the character of…
Barbados Teachers Legal Victory Has Deep Implications
The judgment of the Barbados High Court in favour of two teachers who were sanctioned for participating in political activity in a past election has implications beyond their case. In…
Barbados Identity Management Act Calls for Your Fingerprints!
While we were under lockdown in 2021, fearing for our very lives from what is now known to be a diabolical plot, the Barbados Labour Party Government led by Mia…
Barbados Child Protection Act 2023: Potential Threat to Adults?
Less than two years after a call for the resignation of the board members of the Child Care Board and less than two months after the repeal of Section 12…
A Central Bank Digital Currency for Barbados? Part 1
The word is out that the current Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados – Cleviston Haynes- will not be reappointed by the current BLP Barbados government. In the wake…
The New World Order: Conspiracy Theory or Fact?
Climate change, energy shortages, transgenderism, social media censorship, covid-19 vaccines, labour strikes, wars and threats of nuclear war. The list goes on. What is wrong with our world? We are…