Nation News

News Categories

News

Central Bank: Viral BiMPay voice note is false

Nationnews Desk -
The Central Bank of Barbados says it is aware of a voice note currently circulating on WhatsApp containing false and misleading claims about Barbados'...
Regional

Dominica targets 100 000 population with New Renewal Initiative

Nationnews Desk -
ROSEAU –  The Dominica government says it will establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme as part of  the policy towards...
Crop Over

Some reap strong Crop Over sales 

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
Some stores in The City reaped a bountiful Crop Over as party-goers outfitted themselves in the latest styles and fashion for the season of celebration. At City...
News

Senator: Too many working without contracts

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Government Senator Roshanna Trim believes that too many workers in Barbados “are still falling through the cracks because theylack contracts”. She voiced concern about the...
magazine
Read E-paper

Videos

Our Magazine

Health

Health

CG ups support for blood collection

Barry Alleyne -
Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

Court

From The Courts

Eight years for gun and bullets

Heather-Lynn Evanson -
Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

Old sex cases brought forward

No more extensions for gun offender

Man to pay $15 000 for home-made gun

Podcasts

World

Trending Now

Politics

Politics

Bill puts light on business owners

Barry Alleyne - 0
Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Govt finalising debt swap for health

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

Sports

Sports

WI miss out on series win

Philip Spooner - 0
West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Pakistan in control

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

Greaves keeps Windies alive again

Business

Business

Bajans borrowing more

Shawn Cumberbatch - 1
Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Diara Springer - 0
Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

CG ups support for blood collection

50 years championing a cause

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Read our Special Features

 

Discover more

Latest Articles

Entertainment

Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna’s home

Nationnews Desk -
A 35-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at the home of pop superstar Rihanna, prosecutors said. Ivanna...
From The Courts

Cop: Accused wrote about stabbing man

Heather-Lynn Evanson -
Accused Romancia Odwin told him that Ronald Skeete was “breathing air through his back” and was “gonna die” after she had stabbed him a...
World

India’s top court allows removal of life support of man in vegetative state

Nationnews Desk -
In a landmark ruling, India's Supreme Court has allowed the removal of life support of a 31-year-old man who has been in a vegetative...
Health

Health Ministry records spike in gastro cases

Nationnews Desk -
Health officials have reported an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses, especially among children, suggesting the spike is being driven by a viral cause. The Ministry of...
World

Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI

Nationnews Desk -
The family of a girl critically injured during a mass shooting at a Canadian school is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, claiming it had been aware the...
News

Update: Cave Hill shooting victim identified

Nationnews Desk -
Police have confirmed that the male who was shot on Monday at Hill View Close, Cave Hill, St. Michael, has been identified. The deceased is...
News

Minimum wage adherence a concern

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Some barbadians are not benefiting from the increase in the national minimum wage because their employers have reduced their work hours. Minister of Labour, Social...
Health

Caricom wants stronger surveillance systems to deal with impact of rare diseases

Nationnews Desk -
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  grouping is  calling for stronger surveillance system amid on going efforts to deal with the impact of rare diseases on...
Business

Greenidge leads investment promotion effort

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Investment promotion agencies in the region will continue working together to attract more investment to the Caribbean. Barbadian investment promotion leader Kaye Greenidge, speaking following...
Sports

Windies players book own flights out of India; charter plans fall through again

Nationnews Desk -
Some members of the West Indies T20 World Cup squad have booked their own flights and left India after another delay in their departure...
1...157158159...13,686Page 158 of 13,686

Regional