Barbados Nation News

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Primus eyeing Windies colours
Barbadian all-rounder Roshon Primus has set his sights on representing West Indies after a prolific season in English club cricket.  Primus, who turned 30 this year, said his performances abroad had strengthened his belief that he can deliver under ...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:53:54 +0000
Call for Caricom member states to fully implement CSME
The Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL) is calling on all CARICOM member states to move towards full implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). A statement by General Secretary Michael Annisette comes in the wake of full free move...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:52:54 +0000
Fatal accident at The Garden
UPDATE: Police at Holetown Station are conducting investigations into a fatal collision, which occurred about 1:42 p.m. along the Garden, St James involving two motor vehicles.  Preliminary investigations have shown that both vehicles were traveling...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Pathologist shares victim’s cause of death
Consultant Pathologist Dr Stephen Jones yesterday testified that deceased Tarik Straker was shot five times and died of haemorrhage and shock from gunshot injuries. He was testifying in the trial of Jaiden Malike Millington in the No. 3 Supreme Court...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:03:58 +0000
Small craft and high surf warning in effect for Barbados
A disorganised Tropical Storm Jerry continues to move across the central Atlantic, and on its present track, is expected to pass well north of Barbados on Thursday. At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Tropical Storm Jerry was located near 13.3N 50.7W or approximat...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Eyes on captive’s insurance top spot
Barbados’ position among the world’s top ten captive insurance domiciles is not good enough, according to Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins, who says the government is targeting the number one spot. Speaking at the media launc...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:49:55 +0000
Anglican chancellor Dixon passes on
The Anglican Community in Barbados as well as staff at the Central Bank of Barbados are mourning the sudden passing of Diocesan chancellor and Central Bank secretary Sadie Dixon.   Bishop Michael Maxwell advised the Anglican community of Dixonâ...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:06:45 +0000
Tropical Storm Jerry to become a hurricane as it nears Leewards
Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane just east of the Leeward Islands in the next day, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. The storm formed about midday Tuesday and had strengthened slightly Wednesday morning, fea...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:39:09 +0000
Cristiano Ronaldo first billionaire footballer, says Bloomberg
Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, external which tracks the world’s richest people based on their net worth,...

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:59:33 +0000
Guyana seizes drugs, guns and ammo during marijuana raid
GEORGETOWN – Police say they have seized guns, ammunition as well as a small wooden boat after conducting a marijuana eradication exercise at three areas in the Upper Berbice River. A statement by the Guyana Police Force said that no one had been a...

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