Barbados Nation News

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:50:25 +0000
David Estwick gets the nod as new DLP president
Former government minister Dr David Estwick was tonight voted in as the newest president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). Several party faithful braved heavy late-night showers, staying at the George Street, St Michael headquarters until the ele...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:15:12 +0000
‘D’ big battle
The Democratic Labour Party gathers this weekend at its George Street, Belleville, St Michael headquarters for an annual conference that doubles as a referendum on its own survival. The choice before delegates in today’s election comes down to two ...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:37:16 +0000
Narine puts on a show as TKR trounce Tridents
Barbados Tridents were soundly thrashed by Trinbago Knight Riders in a one-sided first round match in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Friday night. The historic Queen’s Park Oval was a sea of red as the home fans filled the ...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:57:31 +0000
Matthews returns as Tridents captain, Bates joins WCPL squad
Hayley Matthews is back at the helm of the Barbados Tridents Women, and they have also drafted legend Suzie Bates into the squad for the upcoming Limacol Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). The tournament officials announced the overseas playe...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:24:13 +0000
Three charged after 43.3 kilograms of cannabis seized
Three men, including two foreign nationals, have been arrested and formally charged in connection with the seizure of 43.3 kilograms of suspected cannabis valued at an estimated $866,000. The Barbados Police Service Narcotics Unit charged Keion Keste...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:47:45 +0000
Nigerian national charged with child trafficking
A 28-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested and formally charged with trafficking in children and two counts of wilfully giving an untrue answer to an immigration officer. The Barbados Police Service’s Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking Unit ch...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:07:37 +0000
Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake threat eases, death toll nears 600
Nepal and China resumed rescue ​operations that had been suspended briefly in the flood-hit Himalayas on Friday after risks from an overflowing lake were found to be manageable, easing fears of fresh devastation. A glacier collapse on ‌Wednes...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:43:07 +0000
Missing teen Ashawn Williams traced
Fourteen-year-old Ashawn Williams of Bullen’s Avenue, Dalkeith, St Michael, who was reported missing on Thursday, August 27, has been traced and is safe. The Barbados Police Service thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance i...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:52:11 +0000
Flagstaff Road section to close Saturday
A section of Flagstaff Road, St Michael, will be closed to through traffic on Saturday as the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) carries out work to remove a broken retaining wall. The closure will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 29, af...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:52:20 +0000
Ayub’s ton helps Kingsmen strengthen playoff push
Saim Ayub’s maiden T20 century proved to be instrumental in the Jamaica Kingsmen’s 11-run win over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, which helped to continue their resurgence in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League here on Thursday. Player-o...

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