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Mia Mottley leader of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), has been re-elected as Prime Minister after today’s general election, according to preliminary results released this evening. Early counts indicate that the Barbados Labour Party has surpassed the required threshold to form the next government, winning more than 15 of the island’s 30 parliamentary seats. While official totals are still being finalized, the BLP’s lead places the party firmly on track for another term in office. Prime Minister Mottley, who first assumed office in 2018, is expected to address the nation once final results are confirmed by the electoral authorities. Party…

Leader of the Opposition in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, has claimed that the United States has advised the new administration against introducing a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme and switching diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China. Gonsalves made the statement on Tuesday during his contribution to the 2026 Budget Debate in Parliament. According to the Opposition Leader, U.S. officials informed senior members of the government that while foreign and economic policy decisions remain a sovereign matter, Washington would prefer that St Vincent and the Grenadines avoid certain actions. He said the advice was delivered to the “highest…

The government’s commitment to increasing financial support for vulnerable citizens to help them cope with the rising cost of living is moving forward as promised, according to North Leeward MP Kishore Shallow. Speaking last week, Shallow said the administration is taking steps to fulfill its campaign pledge to raise public assistance payments, describing the move as necessary in light of ongoing economic pressures. He announced that the current assistance, which stands at approximately $350 to $360, will be increased to $500. “Times are hard,” Shallow said, noting that the value of $350 today is not the same as it was…

Opposition Leader Ralph Gonsalves has reiterated that no Prime Minister or government minister has the legal authority to hire, fire, or arbitrarily remove public officers, using the case of Grace Walters as a clear example of how constitutional safeguards protect public servants. Speaking last week, Gonsalves emphasized that electoral victory does not give any political party unchecked power over the public service. “Winning an election does not mean unrestrained, unshackled, unbounded executive authority,” he said, adding that all power is limited by the Constitution, laws, and regulations. He stressed that the responsibility for appointing, transferring, disciplining, or removing public officers…

Police are currently investigating a report of an unresponsive man in the Diamond/Brighton area who appears to have suffered a gunshot wound. The incident occurred just one night after the country recorded its fourth homicide for the year. On Friday night, Mesopotamia resident Kevin Richards, also known as “Masicka,” was shot and killed, becoming the third man to lose his life to violence within three weeks. Authorities have not yet released further details, and investigations remain ongoing. This is a developing story. Cliplet News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

What was expected to be a routine end to court proceedings on Friday, January 30, 2026, took an unusual turn when a convicted man managed to leave the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court without being seen by members of the media who had been waiting outside for hours. Thirty-seven-year-old Keon Peters, who earlier pleaded guilty to wounding 35-year-old sports administrator Elron Lewis of Troumaca, reportedly exited the court building undetected, raising questions about security and post-hearing procedures at the facility. Peters appeared before the court and admitted to the offence during his hearing. He was subsequently ordered to pay $5,000 in compensation…

A Belair man who admitted to threatening the life of a Massy Stores employee while armed with a knife has been released on bond after appearing before the Serious Offences Court. The accused, Akim Gaymes, appeared before Chief Magistrate Colin John on February 2, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit an offence, namely wounding. The charge stemmed from an incident that occurred on January 14, 2026, at Arnos Vale. According to the facts presented in court, the complainant, Joanne Samuel of Belmont, is a Loss Prevention Officer employed at Massy Stores Arnos Vale. Her duties…

Government and private-sector leaders are continuing discussions on the country’s labour shortage, with particular concern about the lack of workers in construction and agriculture. Speaking on NBC Radio’s Morning Cup programme on Wednesday, January 29, Minister of National Security, Disaster Management and Immigration, St. Clair Leacock, said the issue is not a lack of jobs, but a lack of willingness among some able-bodied individuals to take up available work. According to the minister, employers are actively searching for workers, while many people remain unemployed for reasons unrelated to job availability. He described this as a disconnect between those who need…

Prime Minister Godwin Friday has dismissed criticisms raised by Opposition Senator Keisal Peters during the recent debate on the estimates, saying her comments showed a lack of familiarity with the document and failed to reflect the overall direction of government policy. Speaking after the exchange, Friday said Peters “clearly didn’t read the estimates very carefully,” adding that at one point he wondered which part of the document she actually reviewed. He suggested that her remarks bore little resemblance to what was contained in the estimates themselves. The Prime Minister described her approach to questioning the budget as scattershot, accusing her…

A Vincentian woman is appealing for assistance as she prepares to travel overseas for urgent fibroid surgery, after exhausting local treatment options and facing a funding shortfall that threatens to delay the life-changing procedure. The woman, who has been battling fibroids for several years, says the condition has steadily worsened, affecting her health, daily life, and fertility. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumours that grow in and around the uterus and are known to disproportionately affect Black women. In her case, the growths have caused chronic pain, heavy bleeding, and increasing concern about long-term reproductive damage. After seeking medical advice locally in…