Barbados Nation News
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:51:33 +0000St Vincent opposition New Democratic Party secures election win
In a landmark political transformation, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has secured victory in the 2025 national elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines, concluding a quarter-century period outside the government’s central leadership. Dr. Godwin ...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:22:06 +0000Police investigate stabbing at Fairchild Street
The police at Central Station are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred along Fairchild Street, St. Michael today. Initial investigations indicate that a male was walking along the street when he was approached by another man armed with a k...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:02:21 +0000Independence Parade to feature installation of Barbados’ second President
The climax of celebrations marking Barbados’ 59th Anniversary of Independence and the 4th Anniversary as a Parliamentary Republic will be the Independence and Republic Day Ceremonial Parade on Sunday, November 30, at Kensington Oval. Beginning at 8...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:43:13 +0000Traffic delays in Fontabelle as Independence Parade rehearsals take place
A long line of traffic on Fontabelle, St Michael, heading out of the city this evening was delayed by rehearsals for the 2025 Independence Day Parade and National Awards at Kensington Oval. Motorists who used that road can expect delays or should see...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:32:44 +0000GCG workers back on the job at the Airport after brief stoppage
Workers at Goddard Catering Group (GCG) have resumed operations at Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) following discussions with the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) today. Dwaine Paul, Deputy General Secretary of the BWU, said the discussions...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:36:04 +0000Strike reported at Grantley Adams International Airport
There are reports reaching The Nation of a strike at the Grantley Adams International Airport. Information suggests it is staff of Goddard Catering Group Inc., one of the Airport’s ground handlers. Today is slated to be one of the busiest days ...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:24:03 +0000Cricket – Henry fetches US$150 000 in first round of auction
West Indies Women’s explosive all-rounder Chinelle Henry was bought by the Delhi Capitals for US$150 000 during the first round of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction here on Thursday. The 30-year-old Jamaican along with India’s Shree...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:42:11 +0000Vincentians voting for a new government
More than 103,000 voters are going to the 250 polling stations here on Thursday to elect a new government in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, in an election that political observers say could signal the end of the political career of Prime Minister Dr...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:27:36 +0000‘Huge interest’ in St Vincent poll
With Vincentians set to vote today in what many observers believe could be the most competitive General Election in two decades, veteran journalist Kenton Chance and regional political scientist Peter Wickham say the political temperature across St V...
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:38:41 +0000Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
Actor Kevin Spacey is set to face civil claims of sexual assault from three men at the High Court in London next October. The men have sued the star, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013. At a hearing on Wednesday, a judge suggested ...