Carlos Atwell

Carlos Atwell is a Reporter II with the Nation Publishing Co. Limited, with decades of experience, writing mainly news and current events stories. He has been described as “tall, dark and ridiculous” . . . by himself.

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Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on...

No plans to raise bottle refund

Any attempt to increase the amount of money refunded...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call,...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still...

T&T experts to assess ship

Barbados is bringing in outside help to deal with...

Minister praises tourism workers

All the credit for Barbados earning top tourism awards...

Mandatory insurance ‘on the cards’

Legislation is in the works to make insurance for fishing boats mandatory. Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox said following the unprecedented destruction caused by...

Barbados celebrates Emancipation Day

Barbados again honoured its ancestors as part of the annual Emancipation ceremony.  The event began with walks towards the JTC Ramsey Roundabout and the Emancipation...

Temple Yard vendors at a loss

Temple Yard vendors in Cheapside, The City, are feeling abandoned but authorities are assuring them they have not been forgotten. A Nation team spoke to...

Calypso Finals to be aired free of cost

For the first time in at least a decade, Barbadians will not have to pay a cent to watch the Pic O De Crop Finals. Chief...

BTII to refurbish Garrison monument

The National Monument at the Garrison Savannah has become a national disgrace. However, the Barbados Tourism Investment Inc. (BTII) is moving to rectify the situation. While...

Anglican Church ‘still standing’ in Barbados 

The Anglican Diocese of Barbados is still standing, but not standing still.  This was made clear today during a service in celebration of the bicentenary...

Sewage lines to be shifted

Government is continuing its efforts to remove sewage outfall from Christ Church. Yesterday during a media briefing at Worthing Beach, Senior Minister in the Prime...

Son on the mend, but rehab costly

Yvonne Thompson remains hopeful as her son Tharel slowly recovers after nearly losing his life five months ago. On February 11, the 28-year-old lighting technician...

Coastal village residents feel vulnerable after Beryl bashing

Residents of Six Men’s, St Peter, are concerned about their future following the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. The coastal community suffered extensive damage to...

Pathology lab staff protest

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital's (QEH) pathology laboratory staff and the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) will meet with new chief executive officer Neil...