Latest news in Barbados? September 29th, 2026
29-09-2026
The latest news in Barbados around September 29, 2026, includes the following key developments:
Burial Backlog Measures: The government and the Barbados Association of Funeral Directors have agreed on emergency short-term measures and a joint working group to clear a backlog in burials and address long-term operational and legislative protocols.
Prime Minister’s UN Address and Follow-up: Prime Minister Mia Mottley recently addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing heavily on reforming the UN Security Council, addressing the security crisis in Haiti, and maintaining the Caribbean as a zone of peace. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) recently issued a denial regarding reports of a Barbados walkout during the UNGA proceedings.
Legal and Court News: A teenager was recently granted bail following a constitutional challenge to the Bail Act regarding the requirement of exceptional circumstances. Additionally, local courts are dealing with ongoing firearm trials and community-level cases.
Local Incidents: Residents and neighbors have been speaking out following an early morning house fire that left a child hospitalized.