Barbados Nation News
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:49:12 +0000PM Mottley to launch Pearly App for public service reporting
The Government will officially launch the Pearly App on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of its push to modernise public service delivery and improve citizen engagement through digital technology. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will lead the launch at...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:46:28 +0000Antonelli wins Monaco from Hamilton after dramatic ending
Kimi Antonelli took a dominant victory in the Monaco Grand Prix ahead of the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag. The 19-year-old Italian’s fifth win in a row, in combination with a dire...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:59:05 +000011 small businesses and credit union sign deal
The Endeavour Credit Union (ECU) is seeking to extend its reach to small businesses through the launch of a partnership programme. Launched yesterday at its offices in Manor Lodge Complex, Green Hill, St Michael, the initiative will focus on micro, s...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:48:46 +0000Reshelle Griffith: Dream ignited into a career
From when she was a child, Reshelle Griffith was always fascinated with fire trucks. “Growing up in Deacon’s Farm, St Michael, I could see the highway from where I lived and played. We used to run around a lot, and whenever I heard the fire truck...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:44:03 +0000Bostic drops lieutenant colonel title
Members of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) have been challenged to protect the institution they inherited and ensure it remains strong for future generations. It came from President The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, as he addressed the inaugural C...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:37:23 +0000BLPC limiting costs
Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) teams are working “day in and day out” to keep the cost of electricity down. But with fuel prices making up more than half of every bill, only a fraction of what customers pay is within the utility compan...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:27:48 +0000Government moves to restrict licences for foreign-owned businesses
The Cayman Islands Government has published legislation that would give Cabinet the authority to suspend the issuance of licences to foreign-owned businesses in sectors where it determines such action is in the public interest. The Local Companies (C...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:16:42 +0000Academies fuel rugby growth
Local rugby has been developing from the grassroots level, thanks to the work done by groups like the Pelican Rugby Academy. The national senior men’s team which was scheduled to battle Guyana last night at the Garrison Savannah included ...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:42:53 +0000Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were ‘wrong’
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said he called US Vice-President JD Vance to tell him he was “wrong” in the comments he made about the murder of teenager Henry Nowak. Vance blamed the death of the 18-year-old British student, who wa...
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:31:06 +0000Virologist prescribes caution, transparency
Amidst concerns by parents over a confirmed case of a pupil contracting the virus that causes scarlet fever at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary School, virologist Dr Camille Lange is calling for caution, transparency and vigilance. She also says it is...