Barbados Nation News
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:13:38 +0000New vehicle tint regulations to take effect December 1
New regulations governing vehicle windscreens and window tinting will come into force on December 1 and motorists are being reminded to ensure their vehicles meet the updated legal standards. Deputy Chief Licensing Officer Lynette Williams said the c...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:38:10 +0000Sizzla Kalonji, Romain Virgo team up with Rise Reggae Barbados for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts, local Fireside Chat and school visits
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the spirit of unity and compassion takes centre stage as RISE Reggae Barbados 2025 partners with the Sizzla Youth Foundation (SYF) to support ongoing disaster relief efforts across Jamaica. As part of this initiative...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:50:20 +0000Witness: Name on documents was not accused’s
An employee of a shipping company yesterday said accused Corrie MaCauley Brathwaite was the customs broker for goods that came from overseas, but the consignee’s name on the documents was Errol Phillips. Lana Hinds, operations manager at EHS Freigh...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:19:30 +0000Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs’ 4th floor closed today
The Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs has closed the 4th Floor of its West Wing today citing environmental concerns. Members of the public are advised to plan accordingly and can contact the Ministry’s helpline at 536-4673 for any ...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:04:36 +0000Guyana’s oil production hits 900,000 barrels per day
ExxonMobil Guyana Limited Wednesday announced that the daily production in the Stabroek Block has increased to 900,000 barrels. “Guyana’s story is one of continuous achievements because of the close collaboration with the Government of Guyana, ou...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:20:11 +0000King to run as Independent candidate for City
Social media personality Patrick King has announced he will be contesting the seat in the City of Bridgetown as an Independent candidate in the next General Election. He made the announcement on his social media platforms on Tuesday evening, informin...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:03:38 +0000New efforts to salvage oil platform, and recover body
Well Services Petroleum Company Ltd (WSPCL) Wednesday said it has hired a US-based contractor to salvage its Rig 110 platform and recover the remains of its employee Pete Phillip who went missing, and is presumed dead, when it suffered a partia...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:33:10 +0000Trump signs spending bill to end longest shutdown in US history
President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to reopen the government and end the longest shutdown in US history. He signed the short-term budget into law just hours after the House of Representatives voted 222-209 to approve it on Wednesday nig...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:16:42 +0000Mottley: Keep up spirit of We Gatherin’
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has urged Barbadians to continue building on the spirit of We Gatherin’ way past the final month of celebrations. With the completion of its 11-parish tour, she called for December to be recognised as a gathering of ...
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:06:17 +0000BDF deploying its field medical hospital to Jamaica
The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) will this weekend deploy its field medical hospital to Jamaica for the first time in its history as part of relief efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during a press conference at B...