Barbados Nation News

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:17:17 +0000
One dead after altercation at Graeme Hall
Barbados has recorded the 39th homicide for 2025. The Nation was reliably informed that two non-nationals who were reportedly renting an apartment in Graeme Hall, Christ Church, got into an alternation, resulting in one succumbing to stab wounds. Mor...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:49:33 +0000
Musical mix at NIFCA semi-finals
Memories of Crop Over, folk songs of yesteryear along with contemporary and classic tunes soothed music lovers who got a little bit of everything during Friday night’s National Independence Festivals of Creative Arts (NIFCA) Performing Ar...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:39:21 +0000
Relief for North by April next year
By the end of March next year, Barbados Water Authority (BWA) customers in St Lucy and St Peter who have been plagued by discoloured water and poor supply should see an improvement in service. That is the assurance from director of engineering Charle...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:32:40 +0000
High Wind Advisory remains in effect for Barbados
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has extended the High Wind Advisory for the island as strong winds associated with a tropical wave continue to affect the island. Sustained winds between 47 and 65 kilometres per hour are expected throughout...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:25:16 +0000
Hossain decimates Windies’ top order as Bangladesh draws first blood
Rishad Hossain produced a mesmerising spell of spin bowling which crippled the West Indies and propeled Bangladesh to an impressive 74-run victory in the opening One Day International here on Saturday. The leg spinner grabbed a maiden five-wicket hau...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:10:56 +0000
Guyana inks multi-million loan agreement with World Bank
The Government of Guyana, as part of its Integrated Transport Corridors Project, has inked a US$156 Million loan agreement with The World Bank. Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, signed the agreement on behalf of the Gu...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:52:57 +0000
Flash-Flood Warning in effect for Barbados
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Flash-Flood Warning for the island as widespread showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave continue to affect Barbados. Excessive rainfall throughout Sunday is expected to cause ...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:16:46 +0000
Call to protect intellectual property
Barbadian musician, cultural administrator and businessman Pierce Antonio Rudder has called for a new era of respect for intellectual property rights in Barbados and the wider Caribbean, warning that the region’s creative industries cannot thrive w...

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:07:58 +0000
BWA owed $100m
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is owed more than $100 million by customers, but officials say about 60 per cent of that is likely to go down the drain. That was among the revelations during a comprehensive update from BWA officials at their Pine,...

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:27:30 +0000
Trinidad and Tobago opts not to endorse CARICOM security position
Trinidad and Tobago stood apart from its Caribbean Community (CARICOM) neighbours, declining to back a regional position on key security and regional stability issues, including the growing presence of the US military in the region. According to a st...

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