Tag: Nationnews
A 28-year-old woman succumbs to COVID
A young woman, aged 28, died from COVID-19 on Monday, November 29.
She was unvaccinated and succumbed to the viral illness at the Harrison’s Point...
Brazil celebrates republic move with Barbados
Rio de Janeiro – The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was illuminated in the colours of the flag of Barbados,...
Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or for seventh time
Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or – awarded to the best footballer of the year – for a record...
Rihanna to become next National Hero
Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty will on Tuesday, Independence Day, be conferred with the honour of National Hero.
Prime Minister Mia Mottley made the announcement moments...
Countdown To A Republic: Royal Place Names
On its 55th anniversary of Independence, Barbados, once known as “Little England” and Bimshire, will transition from a constitutional monarchy to a parliamentary republic.
The...
Countdown To A Republic: Culture and Monarchy
Barbadian culture is everywhere. It is in the language, values, norms, technology and symbols of the island. But the culture we celebrate is an...