Barbados Nation News
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:53:43 +0000Grey’s Anatomy’s ‘Dr McSteamy’ passes away
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died less than a year after revealing he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane, 53, starred as family patriarch Cal Jacobs on hit HBO teen drama show Euphoria...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000Final preparations for official opening of Parliament tomorrow
Approximately 500 guests have been invited to the official opening of Parliament tomorrow and the historic West Wing will be opened to accommodate the large numbers. Clerk of Parliament Pedro Eastmond tonight told The Nation it would be “a soft ope...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:20:45 +0000Sandy Lane Gold Cup trophy arrives in Barbados
The Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup trophy has landed in Barbados. The trophy arrived at Grantley Adams International Airport earlier today aboard British Airways and was received by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport and Community Empowerment...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:45:31 +0000Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘released under investigation’
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been “released under investigation”. The 66-year-old royal has been seen leaving a police station in Aylsham, following his arrest earlier on Thursday (19.02.26), and Thames Valley Police has now released a ...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:44:49 +0000Uncertainty over Opposition Senators
There is uncertainty over who will be the two Opposition Senators to be selected. The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) submitted two names in president Ralph Thorne and former Senator Ryan Walters, but it is understood candidates from Friends of Democra...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:35:53 +0000CTUSAB: Restore trust
General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) Dennis de Peiza has raised serious concerns about low voter turnout and what he described as major irregularities with the voters’ list, warning that the ...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:31:40 +0000Cervical Health and You: Protecting your well-being through diet, early screening and awareness
In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like cancer. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and as a cervical cancer prevention advocate, I a...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:39:45 +0000Seven Independent Senators sworn in at State House
Seven Independent Senators selected by the President of Barbados were sworn in during a ceremony at State House. Taking the oath of office before President of Barbados, Lieutenant Colonel The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, were Jamal Slocombe, Rev. ...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:10:41 +0000Several MPs and Senators sworn in at State House ceremony
Eight Members of Parliament and seven Senators were officially sworn in today during a ceremony at State House. The oath of office was administered by President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, in the presence of Prime Minister Mia Am...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:13:33 +0000DLP picks Thorne and Walters for Senate
Democratic Labour Party (DLP) president Ralph Thorne and businessman Ryan Walters have been selected by the party to fill two seats in the Senate of Barbados. The party met last night at the George Street, St Michael headquarters and Thorne, who spok...