Barbados Nation News
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:35:37 +0000Two dead, one injured in separate shooting incidents
Two men have been killed and another injured following three separate shooting incidents across St Michael and Christ Church on Monday evening. The first fatality occurred around 6:57 p.m. at Brownes Beach, St Michael, where police found the body of ...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:22:36 +0000Update: Man remanded on murder and arson charges
A 54-year-old man charged in connection with a fatal house fire in Bank Hall, St Michael, has been remanded to prison. Police said Ricardo Okella Stanford, of Bank Hall, was formally charged with murder and arson in relation to the death of Shanell S...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:40:44 +0000WIBISCO revenue dips in 2026
Revenue and profits dipped at the West India Biscuit Company Limited (WIBISCO) in the first half of its 2026 financial year, following challenging market conditions and operational difficulties across both local and export segments. This was detailed...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:45:15 +0000PM warns process used to re-appoint CARICOM SG could have long term effects for Trinidadians
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the “surreptitious and odious process” used regarding the reappointment of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr. Cara Barnett, could have long term effects for the people of Trinidad a...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:04:19 +0000Rapper Offset shot in Florida
Former Migos rapper Offset has been shot outside a casino in Florida, according to US media reports. The 34-year-old, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, is in a “stable” condition and being “closely monitored” in hospit...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:29:03 +0000New air service from Halifax
A new non-stop air service from Halifax on Air Canada to Barbados has been launched for the end of this year. In announcing the flight, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) said it will mark a significant milestone for the destination and the fi...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:22:53 +0000Great last day for Barbados
Barbados delivered one of the defining moments of this year’s CARIFTA Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada when it owned the Under-20 Girls’ 800 metres with a one-two finish yesterday. Co-captain Ashlyn Simmons led the way to se...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:20:07 +0000Team Barbados medals
Team Barbados medal count at the 2026 CARIFTA Games, St George’s, Grenada. Gold Medals Ashlyn Simmons Under-20 Girls’ 1500 metres 4 minutes 36.94 seconds (personal best) Ashlyn Simmons Under-20 Girls’ 800 metres 2:09.07 Kamaal Armstrong Und...
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:52:12 +0000Barbados wins seven gold on opening day of CARIFTA Aquatics
Barbados made a powerful start to the 39th CARIFTA Aquatic Championships capturing seven gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals on the opening day of competition on Saturday at the Stade Georges Gratiant in Lamentin, Martinique. Leading the c...
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0000Man charged with murder and arson in Bank Hall case
Update A 54-year-old man charged in connection with a fatal house fire in Bank Hall, St Michael, has been remanded to prison. Police said Ricardo Okella Stanford, of Bank Hall, was formally charged with murder and arson in relation to the death of Sh...