Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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BHTA expresses alarm over rising gun violence, warns of impact on tourism

The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has voiced deep concern over the recent spate of gun violence across the island, including the fatal shooting in Thunder Bay, St...

Update: Three men identified in fatal shooting at Thunder Bay

Three men have been identified following a fatal shooting at Thunder Bay, Lower Carlton, St James on Sunday...

Stabbing incident at Cheapside van stand

Police are on the scene of a stabbing incident at the van stand near Cheapside, in Bridgetown. Reports...

Government condemns deadly violence, vows firm action

The Government of Barbados has strongly condemned the latest outbreak of deadly violence in the country, pledging full...

Traffic disruption in Christ Church after burst main

Motorists are being advised of traffic delays at King Corner, Sayes Court, Christ Church, near the roundabout. Reports indicate...

Farmers fed up over disposal; assessment to be conducted

Farmers at Spencers, Christ Church, are concerned over what they claim to be the dumping of septic waste on the agricultural land that they...

BL&P: Global oil price increase driving higher electricity fuel costs

Rising global oil prices are pushing up the fuel component of electricity bills in Barbados, according to a statement issued by the Barbados Light...

Man in critical condition after shooting in The Pine

A man is in urgent need of blood after being shot last night in The Pine, St Michael. The Nation understands the young man, 26-years-old,...

Call to improve mapping systems

CARICOM countries are being called on to strengthen data systems that will help map urban and rural areas and track and estimate the population...

Accident at My Lord’s Hill

There are reports reaching the Nation of an accident involving a public service vehicle and a police officer on motorcycle at My Lord's Hill,...

Rise in gunshot victims seeking help

There is an increase in gunshot victims who are seeking help from the Social Empowerment Agency (SEA). “That trend is on the rise. We have...