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Fatal accident in St James

There are reports of a fatal accident near the junction of Ronald Mapp Highway in Westmoreland St James. More details as they come.

Caribbean-American legislator probes federal data surveillance practices

Caribbean-American New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie has launched an inquiry into the federal government’s efforts to obtain personal data on New Yorkers through...

Police seek missing 15-year-old boy

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old boy who was last seen on Friday. Toreyan Andre Simmons, of Lot...

Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...

Man charged after 47.5kg cannabis seizure

A 47-year-old Christ Church man has been charged with three cannabis offences following the seizure of 47.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis on Friday. Ishan Saquan...

Bees spent nearly three times as much as Dems in 2026 poll

The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spent almost three times more than its main rival, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), in its bid to...

‘D’ big battle

Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...

TD Marin: Barbados has talent

BHTA reports growth in major tourism markets

Barbados has maintained a firm position as one of the Caribbean’s top destinations despite the challenges of a highly competitive and rapidly changing global...

Price hike fears

More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Toronto move within one win of World Series title

A first-inning blitz and a dominant outing by rookie starting pitcher Trey Yesavage put the Toronto Blue Jays within one win of their first...

Man collapses, dies on Mighty Grynner Highway

Police are on the scene of an incident along The Mighty Grynner Highway where a man collapsed and died this morning. Details surrounding the circumstances...

Jobless rate at record low, says Governor

Barbados' employment rate has fallen to a record low 6.1 per cent, as more people find work in the construction sector in particular. With major...

Man fatally shot at Chapman Lane

There are reports reaching The Nation of a fatal shooting at Chapman Lane, The City. Preliminary information says the victim is a man. More details as...

Controlled burning at GAIA starting October 31    

Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc. has advised that, starting Friday, October 31, a controlled burn will take place on the airport compound from...

Central Bank reports 2.7% economic growth

The economy grew by 2.7 per cent in the first nine months of the year. Central Bank of Barbados Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge reported this...

Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti, causes widespread damage in Jamaica and Cuba

Flooding from Hurricane Melissa killed 25 people in Haiti while the storm still churned across Cuba on Wednesday after leaving Jamaica with widespread damage...

Miami Heat donate US$1 million to Melissa recovery efforts

NBA team Miami Heat have a made a donation of US$1 million to assist with recovery efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa which...

$180m wind farm ‘soon’

The $180 million wind farm project at Lamberts in St Lucy will be launched on November 18. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie...

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba hours after devastating Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba early on Wednesday, hours after causing devastation in neighboring Jamaica as the strongest-ever storm on record to hit that...