Kim Ives interviews investigative journalist Travis Ross on his latest articles in Haiti Liberté “The Open Veins of Haiti” and “The CEP Wants to Change Haiti’s Election Rules to Limit Candidates,” as well as Canada’s role in Haiti generally. Travis also analyzes the current status of the Global Fragility Act (GFA), the groundbreaking article he published in Haiti Liberté in 2022, not only in Haiti but in Africa, and the state of the North American solidarity movement with Haiti. Previous articleUne scène honteuse !

14 Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has called for a measured approach to discussions on freedom of information legislation, arguing that transparency must be balanced with the practical realities of governance. His comments come amid ongoing calls by BARJAM for the legislation to be passed to strengthen transparency and accountability across the public service. Addressing media professionals at the Annual General Meeting of the Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) at the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation headquarters on Saturday, Nicholls said the decades-long debate reflects the value Barbadians place on accountability. However, he said that access to information is a complex issue, particularly in a modern republic. “Any framework relating to access to official information must strike an appropriate balance,” Nicholls stated. “It must consider transparency and accountability alongside equally important obligations, including the protection of personal privacy, national security, cabinet confidentiality where constitutionally required, commercial...

321 A major restructuring of The Barbados Police Service is underway to boost frontline numbers, digitalise operations, and rebuild community trust, Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice Michael Lashley has announced. Speaking at the ceremonial parade to commemorate the appointment of Sonia Boyce as the first female police commissioner, the minister revealed that civilian staff will assume responsibility for several administrative departments, which will allow more police officers to be deployed to frontline duties. A specialised consultant has been engaged to address internal capacity gaps and modernise case management. “The environment in which The Barbados Police Service is operating has changed considerably and continues to change rapidly,” Lashley warned. “The criminal element is just as informed and well-equipped as those whose job it is to interdict them.” To address this evolving threat, the minister said the force is embarking on a digital transformation initiative to strengthen investigative capabilities and...

200 The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has demanded immediate government intervention to tackle persistent severe flooding on the KNR Husbands Highway at Heywoods Road, St Peter, warning that public safety is being seriously compromised. In a statement released on Saturday, DLP Spokesperson on Housing, Transport and Works, Ian Griffith, said moderate rainfall leaves the major thoroughfare submerged under several inches of water. He raised concerns that the issue has noticeably deteriorated since construction commenced on a nearby tourism development. “This persistent flooding is a matter of public safety,” Griffith warned. “Standing water on a major roadway increases the risk of accidents, damages vehicles, and can impede access for emergency services and the travelling public.” While acknowledging that a direct link between the new tourism project and the worsening deluge has not been established, the spokesperson insisted that critical questions must be answered regarding the planning and approval process. “Legitimate questions...