Thursday, October 9, 2025

News

Media fraternity mourns veteran broadcaster Doug Hoyte

Veteran broadcaster and former general manager of the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Doug Hoyte, passed away last night.His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the media...

Economy ‘to grow slower’

Barbados’ economy is expected to slow to 2.0 per cent growth in 2026 and 2027, marking the end...

Call for Caricom member states to fully implement CSME

The Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL) is calling on all CARICOM member states to move towards full implementation...

Fatal accident at The Garden

UPDATE:Police at Holetown Station are conducting investigations into a fatal collision, which occurred about 1:42 p.m. along the...

Pathologist shares victim’s cause of death

Consultant Pathologist Dr Stephen Jones yesterday testified that deceased Tarik Straker was shot five times and died of...

QEH appeals for blood donations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) blood bank is asking Barbadians to donate A positive and O positive blood.According to a statement issued by communications...

JPs to take on new roles

Justices of the Peace (JPs) will be expected to take a new role with additional responsibilities in their communities, including resolving disputes.As 282 people...

‘Russia must expect 2020 Olympics ban’

Russia must expect to be banned from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo for inconsistencies in laboratory data sent to investigators, says the head of...

Caswell knocks Govt’s choice

Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn has described as “shameful” Government’s choice of the current chairman of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) board, for the new...

Burke knocks poor facilities

BARBADOS Olympic Association (BOA) executive member Cameron Burke has bemoaned the poor quality of facilities provided for weightlifters and boxers to train. Speaking at a...

Accident with injuries at Salters

Several people were injured in a three-vehicle collision at Salters, St George, earlier today.Nation News has been unable to ascertain the exact number, but...