Barbados Nation News

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:04:15 +0000
Circus likely for Garrison
It appears as if the Suarez Circus is headed to the Garrison Savannah, St Michael. After days of speculation, Government officials and management of the circus were seen at the Garrison yesterday (at right) inspecting the site. Earlier yesterday, Chi...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:35:53 +0000
100 digital stethoscopes donated to boost health care system
The Bridgetown-based American University of Barbados (AUB) School of Medicine has helped to boost the country’s healthcare system by donating 100 state-of-the-art digital stethoscopes. The advanced medical devices that convert traditional body soun...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:55:56 +0000
Twin fires kill two, forcing hundreds to flee Greek island
Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out “almost simultaneously” on a Greek island near Athens, fire officials said. About 200 firefighters were working to keep the twin fires from converging on the island...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:18:38 +0000
Escaped prisoner in custody
Tyrese Leroy Farrell, who was the subject of an “Escaped Prisoner” bulletin issued yesterday, is now in police custody. Farrell, alias “Twin”, of Ealing Park South, Christ Church, escaped from Hastings/Worthing Police Station around 11:25 p.m...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:02:37 +0000
Scholarship to carry on legacy of late track and field coach
KINGSTON – The government has announced plans to establish a scholarship for a student-athlete at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in honour of late track and field coach Stephen Francis. Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minist...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:17:36 +0000
Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win
Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at Sabina Park. The home team, in their first season, recorded victory by five wickets with eight ba...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:58:33 +0000
Traffic diversions in place for Bournes Village main road
As a result of a road traffic collision, Bournes Village main road, St George is impassable, but should reopen around 4 p.m. The Barbados Light and Power Co. Ltd has deployed a crew in the area to carry out urgent utility pole repair work after one w...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:32:47 +0000
Chapman Challenge to be launched in September
The Chapman Challenge is set to be officially launched on September 23 as a transformative national initiative dedicated to fostering youth leadership through service, discipline, and character. The event will be held under the patronage of His Excel...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Caregiving ‘about more than money’ 
Barbadians are being urged to rethink what caregiving really means, with Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Adrian Forde insisting that showing up for family and community goes far beyond financial support.  He was speaking at the Bure...

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Textbooks ‘not being fully utilised’
As the new school term approaches, parents across the island are once again digging deep into their pockets to purchase textbooks with some questioning whether the expense is even worth it. “It is ridiculous,” said Ciji Worrell, a parent shopping...

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