Barbados Nation News
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:10:47 +0000Currency in the money as Wildey win 50th edition of Super 50
A superb allround performance from Deswin Currency led Wildey to victory over Gladiola in the grand final of the Barbados Cricket Association’s Super 50 final at Kensington Oval on Sunday. Wildey batted first and made 227-9 off their 50 overs which...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:54:03 +0000DLP candidate questions proposed Citizenship Bill
A potential political storm could be brewing over Government’s proposed Barbados Citizenship Bill, 2025, which critics warn could drastically lower the bar for becoming a Barbadian and potentially erode the global standing of the island’s prized...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:01:41 +0000BPS suspends mail to US, Canada
The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) has once again suspended mail services to the United States and its dependencies, this time extending disruptions to Canada, as international postal operations continue to face challenges from shifting Customs and la...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:29:00 +0000Currency lifts Wildey after Cummins’ four-wicket burst in Super50 Final
An exceptional bowling performance from Miguel Cummins and a superb knock by Deswin Currency were the highlights of the first half of the Barbados Cricket Association’s Super 50 final on Sunday. Wildey won the toss and batted first on a good surfac...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:22:49 +0000Nurse returns for Gladiola as Wildey bat first in Super Cup Final
Wildey won the toss and elected to bat first against Gladiola in the final of the Barbados Cricket Association’s Super 50 Cup tournament final at Kensington Oval on Sunday. Gladiola have included Ashely Nurse in their team for the match. The West I...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:30:55 +0000Target ‘investment grade rating’
Economist Dr Ankie Scott-Joseph is warning that Barbados risks falling back into an expensive borrowing trap unless it regains an investment grade credit rating. “For Barbados, investment grade represents more than financial credibility – it mean...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:21:27 +0000China slams Trump’s 100 percent tariff threat, defends rare earth curbs
China has called United States President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical as it defended its curbs on exports of rare earth elements and equipment, while stopping short of imposing additional duties on US imports. In a lengt...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:02:06 +0000Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79. Keaton, who was born in Los Angeles, shot to fame in the 1970s through her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films. She was also known for starring roles in films including Fathe...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:40:34 +0000Some motorists surprised by electronic tickets
Some motorists in Barbados are being surprised by traffic tickets arriving in the mail – complete with photographs of their vehicles allegedly committing offences. The new electronic ticketing system has caught several drivers off-guard, with notic...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:30:24 +0000Top cop touts joint efforts but concern over youth going after gold
Barbados’ murder rate has declined this year and Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce says it reflects not only tighter intelligence-led policing but also a string of high-profile arrests that underscored the success of joint operations between the...