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- Wanted man Turvy Federick now in police custodyby Nationnews Desk on February 21, 2026 at 12:17 am
Turvy Federick, 28, of no fixed place of abode and previously the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued on Monday, January 19 is now in police custody. He was taken into custody on Friday, February 20 and is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations into serious criminal matters. The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) The post Wanted man Turvy Federick now in police custody appeared first on nationnews.com.
- Bostic likens gun crime to a Category 5 hurricaneby Sherrylyn Clarke on February 20, 2026 at 11:52 pm
President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, likened gun crime and gun violence to a Category 5 hurricane, threating the republic. He was delivering the President’s Address during the official opening of Parliament today. Deviating from the traditional Throne Speech which articulated the policies of the administration of the day, it identified issues affecting The post Bostic likens gun crime to a Category 5 hurricane appeared first on nationnews.com.
- Arthur Holder is first independently elected Speaker of the House of Assemblyby Sherrylyn Clarke on February 20, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Former Member of Parliament for St Michael Central, Arthur Holder, is the first independently elected Speaker of the House of Assembly. He assumes the chair this parliamentary term without having faced the electorate, following a change to the legislation last December. The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 also allows a Minister to address the House of The post Arthur Holder is first independently elected Speaker of the House of Assembly appeared first on nationnews.com.
- Man remanded on firearm and ammunition chargesby Nationnews Desk on February 20, 2026 at 5:20 pm
The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged Carlos Robert Jamal Walcott, 36, of #752 Kingsland Terrace, Christ Church, in connection with firearm offences. Walcott was charged with possession of a firearm and possession of 13 rounds of ammunition, allegedly committed on Tuesday, February 17 at Kendall Hill, Christ Church. He appeared before Chief The post Man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges appeared first on nationnews.com.
- USA superstar Liu wins women’s skating Olympic goldby Nationnews Desk on February 20, 2026 at 3:18 pm
American superstar Alysa Liu added Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beat a standout field in the women’s final. Liu came into the free skate in third place following a couple of errors in the short program, but produced a performance for the ages. Appropriately wearing a sparkly gold dress and The post USA superstar Liu wins women’s skating Olympic gold appeared first on nationnews.com.