Barbados Nation News

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:11:28 +0000
Reid-Stephen joins New Mexico United
Barbadian forward Niall Reid-Stephen will be taking his talents to Albuquerque after he signed for New Mexico United for an undisclosed fee ahead of the 2026 United Soccer League (USL) Championship season. The 24-year-old’s move from South Georgia ...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:58:36 +0000
Sixteen-year-old charged with murder
Police have made a breakthrough in the murder of Andy Rudolph Arthur, which occurred on December 21, 2025 at 3rd Ave Station Hill, St Michael. They have charged 16 year-old Malik Isiah Blackman of 4th Avenue Park Road, Bush Hall. He is scheduled to a...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:51:34 +0000
Teen charged in Timothy Trotman murder
A 17-year-old youth has been charged in connection with the December 22 murder of Timothy Trotman. He is Adae Xavier Scott of Military Road, Bush Hall, St Michael, and is scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court tomorrow. Trotman, 5...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:38:47 +0000
Three baby boys born on New Year’s Day at QEH
Three baby boys were born on New Year’s Day 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). One of the infants arrived at 3:39 a.m. to parents Kiara Goodridge and Jeremy Estwick.  Speaking with The Nation team during a visit to the hospital, the p...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:46:10 +0000
New Year Message 2026: From CTUSAB
As we welcome the New Year, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) extend sincere greetings to all workers, trade unions, the Government, social partners, and the people of Barbados. This period of renewal calls for ...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:33:13 +0000
St James woman granted bail on cannabis trafficking and importation charges
A St James woman was granted bail yesterday after pleading not guilty to the trafficking and importation of cannabis valued over $100 000. Nakita Latisha Nathanya Clarke, 32 years of Lot #31 Appleby, appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke in the Dis...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:25:13 +0000
Update: Body found at Maxwell identified
The body found in a grassy area at Maxwell, Christ Church yesterday was identified by a relative as that of Nicholas Narad Eastmond of nearby Hilton Road in the same district. Police received an anonymous call around 12:30 p.m. yesterday and the 39 y...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:21:33 +0000
Traffic diversion in effect after accident along Mount Standfast Road
Motorists are being advised to avoid a section of Mount Standfast Road, St James, after an accident left the roadway impassable. The Barbados Police Service said the affected stretch runs from Weston to Mount Standfast, and diversions have been put i...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:59:44 +0000
Roman Catholic bishops call for Caribbean Day of Prayer
The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is  calling on all Roman Catholics throughout the region to observe Thursday as a Caribbean Day of Prayer “entrusting our region to the mercy, justice and guiding light of Jesus Christ”. The AEC brings...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:47:18 +0000
Jada Kingdom announces highly anticipated new EP
Recording artist Jada Kingdom has announced the release of her highly anticipated new EP, Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World, set to drop on January 21, 2026. The project follows a breakthrough year for the artist and further cements her statu...

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