Barbados Nation News

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:16:19 +0000
Central Bank hosts BiMPay Go-Live Pyjama Party
There’s a whole pyjama vibe at the Central Bank of Barbados tonight. But there isn’t any sleeping, or even pillow fights. Instead, hundreds of Barbadian banking and financial officials are anxiously awaiting the official launch of the country’s...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:01:48 +0000
Twisted Entertainment Launches “Tipsy Next Up” Competition to Discover Barbados’ Next Breakout Music Star
Twisted Entertainment, producers of the highly anticipated Tipsy Music Festival (TMF), has announced the launch of Tipsy Next Up, a new music competition designed to identify, develop, and showcase emerging Barbadian artists ready to take their caree...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:14:05 +0000
Henry injury a major worry for Windies women ahead of T20 World Cup
West Indies vice captain Chinelle Henry is a major doubt for Saturday evening’s opening match against New Zealand at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and could miss the match.  She went down with an injury after she attempted to take a catch o...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:10:50 +0000
Wanted Man: Toni Thelstone Garnes
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Tonio Thelstone Garnes, also known as “Blacka” or “Darkman”, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Garnes, whose las...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:28:19 +0000
President on overseas leave, Acting Head of State appointed
The President of Barbados, His Excellency the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, is currently on overseas leave effective June 10 until June 28. During his absence, the Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Douglas Gibson will perform the functions of the Office of...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:53:54 +0000
BTMI honours besties for life
What began with a simple decision to sit beside a stranger on the first day of college nearly 50 years ago blossomed into an extraordinary friendship that has inspired millions around the world and strengthened an enduring connection to Barbados. Can...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:46:07 +0000
Holder stars as West Indies win T20 opener against Sri Lanka
Jason Holder marked his return to the West Indies team with a brilliant bowling performance which helped West Indies to victory over Sri Lanka in the opening T20 International at Sabina Park, on Thursday night.  The giant seam bowler took three ...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:40:57 +0000
Roach among players in Antigua Test camp ahead of Sri Lanka series
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach is among a list of players presently in Antigua at a camp preparing for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The 37-year-old arrived on the island on Thursday alongside other players selected by Cricket West...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:51:58 +0000
Talks on sale of Civic Centre ‘soon’
Parliament is expected to soon deliberate on the controversial sale of the beachfront property currently housing the Holetown Civic Centre, alongside plans to establish a new facility at nearby Trents, St James. Recent activity at the Trents site has...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:44:26 +0000
Straughn: Savings to fund health care
Government plans to use savings from a proposed $1.2 billion debt buyback to fund health and nutrition initiatives. These will include behavioral change programmes and regional food security efforts, with the goal of improving public health outcomes ...

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