April 4, 2025

The tariff crisis facing the region is going through some of its most challenging times. With the region heavily reliant on imports, Chair of CARICOM, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, says this forms part of the region’s legacy of its colonial dependence. But she notes that Heads of State and Heads of Government have been working to diversify away from that dependence. Prime Minister Mottley stresses that the Caribbean economies are not so large and have always been at the whims of global prices. She says CARICOM leaders can lower tariffs to zero, but it will not make a difference because the region’s economies are small and vulnerable.

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a person of interest. He is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Anyone who can identify him is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department (Central) at 430-7189/90, Police Emergency 211, Crime Stoppers at 1800-TIPS (8477) or the nearest Police Station. Any information provided would be helpful. The public is also being reminded it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted individuals, and anyone caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has met with the British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, in the UK. The Labour leader greeted Ms. Mottley on the steps of Number 10 Downing Street. Addressing the media inside, Prime Minister Starmer said it was a pleasure and a privilege to welcome Ms. Mottley. Ms. Mottley, meanwhile, stated it was important for Barbados and the UK to find common ground on issues that are necessary for the two to have a healthy relationship. In a statement by the office of the British Prime Minister, revealed the leaders reflected on the strength of the relationship between the UK and Barbados, and the shared challenges faced by the two countries, including growth, climate change, and global instability. Prime Minister Starmer also thanked Prime Minister Mottley for the action taken by Barbados against the Russian shadow fleet.