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Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) isn’t going anywhere for the time being. The Ministry of Education Transformation has delayed the implementation of its...

CCJ president responds to press reports on leaked correspondence

Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms”...

Barbados under flash-flood watch

As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services is...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...
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CG ups support for blood collection

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

Danger to society’ remanded

Declaring that Jeffrey David Yearwood was “a clear and present danger to society”, Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded him to prison when he appeared...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

Bajans borrowing more

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

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

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Concern over fluctuating price of electricity and gas

Barbadians are paying less for electricity this month, but more at the pump. While the fuel clause adjustment (FCA) that goes into computing electricity bills...

Fresh faces for Junior Monarch

This year’s Junior Monarch semi-finals could be an exciting showdown as eight newcomers, four in calypso and three in soca, are among the 24...

Police appeal for information on fatal crash along Waterford Road

The Barbados Police Service is renewing calls for information on a fatal accident along Waterford Road, St Michael, which occurred near the Clyde Walcott...

Woman remanded on gun and ammo charges

A 30-year-old Christ Church woman was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) after appearing in court on firearm and ammunition charges today. She is Shawntell...

Collision along Harbour Road

Motorists travelling along Harbour Road, St Michael, can expect delays this evening. A collision involving a route taxi (ZR) and a motor car at the...

UPDATE: Cyclist in Searles crash has died

The cyclist who was involved in an accident at Searles, Christ Church, this morning has succumbed to his injuries. Nation News understands the man, who...

Simon Mustard is new British High Commissioner to Barbados

A new British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has been appointed. He is Simon Mustard, who presented his credentials to President of...

Cashless ‘safer’

Head of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), Trisha Tannis, is calling for a renewed national push towards a cashless society following a brazen...

WANTED: Zachary Rayan Hollingsworth

Police are advising Zachary Rayan Hollingsworth, the subject of a wanted man notice, that he can turn himself into custody. Hollingsworth, of Piton Road, Haynesville,...

Small craft advisory for Barbados

A small craft advisory is in effect for Barbados as windy conditions in open water within the island’s marine space are forecast Friday. The Barbados...