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Stabbing death in St George

There are reports reaching The Nation of a stabbing death last night at Lower Estate, St George. More details as they come to hand. (Nation...

Mackie Holder appointed Chief of Staff to PM Mottley

Mackie Holder has been appointed Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Holder has assumed responsibility for coordinating the work of the Office...

‘Dana, please take the job!’ – Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary

US President Donald Trump has asked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White to be White House press secretary, in a social media post. "Dana...

‘Elmo’ providing one-stop shop for artistes

A Trinidad and Tobago selfmade entrepreneur is making major inroads, constructing a service he knows is absolutely needed in the creative industry. Known simply as...
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Plans underway for landmark pharmaceutical plant

Plans are under way to establish a $64 million pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Barbados to produce intravenous (IV) fluids for local use and export...

Woman admits to criminal deception, ordered to complete community service

A 20-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to criminal deception and was ordered to complete 240 hours of community service. Asherah Sapphire Johnson-Welch, of Gemswick, St...

Walters wants analysis of free movement data

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is suggesting that data collected in relation to the introduction of the free movement involving Barbados and three other countries...

Hridoy’s historic innings sparks spectacular Bangladesh comeback

Towhid Hridoy scored a magnificent, unbeaten double century to spearhead a remarkable batting recovery by Bangladesh that left the second Test against the West...

Accountants say they are ready to help

The accounting profession is ready and able to help the business community navigate workforce challenges, evolving employee expectations and increasing economic uncertainty. It is also...

Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common,...

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St John heroes honoured with Pride of Barbados awards

AS WE GATHERIN’ winds down in St John, 11 proud residents received recognition for their philanthropy, community work and civic-mindedness. Earlier today the men and...

UK prosecutors say 21 charges authorised against Tate brothers

Prosecutors have confirmed for the first time the full list of 21 charges Andrew and Tristan Tate will face when they are returned to...

Thorne: High level of solvency needed

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has reiterated the importance of insurance companies maintaining a high level of solvency, sufficient to meet its obligations to policy-holders. Speaking...

Inactive women footballers cry foul

Barbadian women footballer are growing increasingly disheartened by what they see as a steady neglect of the women’s game locally, pointing to prolonged inactivity,...

Caribbean launches first climate tech accelerator

As the global race to tackle climate change heats up, the Caribbean is stepping forward with the launch of Carbon Shift, the region’s first...

Students get tips for next step

The transition from primary to secondary school represents one of the most significant challenges young students face, often transforming them from being confident in...

Wanted: Dwayne Errol Walcott

The Barbados Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 45-year-old Dwayne Errol Walcott, also known as “Big Dah,” of Bamboo...

Missing teen traced

Hailey Naomi Taliah Howard, the 14-year-old girl of Alexandria, St. Lucy, who was reported missing on Sunday, January 5, 2025, has been located and...

Diddy kidnapped ex-aide in plot to kill Kid Cudi, trial hears

One of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former employees has testified the hip-hop mogul kidnapped her at gunpoint, then broke into rapper Kid Cudi's home in...

Barbados must ‘adapt to keep wooing investors’

Barbados must continue to make legislative and regulatory improvements if it wants to continue attracting local and foreign investment. Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman...