It was during the period 2018 to 2022 that the debates in The Senate were most heated and robust.Each Wednesday, Barbadians were tuned into Parliament to hear what and how the senators, particularly a labour leader, would bring the fight to Government.In just a week, Barbados’ political landscape has changed significantly. It was last Friday that MP for Christ Church East Ralph Throne notified Head of State The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason of his intent to become Leader of the Opposition.That single act was caused by a chain of events. At his swearing in on Monday, he asked the media to allow his two Senate picks the dignity of officially assuming office before bombarding them with questions.While there were murmurs Thorne’s choices came as no surprise to many who were clueless as to whom they were. On Tuesday just before 10 a.m. their identities were revealed. Two members of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Senator Ryan Walters and Senator Tricia Watson took the oath before the President.On that occasion both senators said that their work in the Upper House would complement what they were already doing - which is essentially giving voice to and advocating for the public.
