Barbados Nation News

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:19:43 +0000
Central Bank Governor outlines BiMPay infrastructure costs
Central Bank of Barbados Governor Dr., The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge, outlines the costs associated with developing the BiMPay rail – the underlying infrastructure that facilitates interbank transactions between Barbados’ six commercial...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:47:24 +0000
St. Michael man remanded on ammunition charge
A 23-year-old St. Michael man has been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of ammunition. Abiola Aman Kosay Grant of Kensington New Road was formally charged in connection with the possession of 23 rounds of ammunition on June 13. ...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:36:57 +0000
Update: UK national identified in Holetown marine fatality
Police have identified the man who died following a marine collision off Holetown Beach, St. James, as 57-year-old Richard Howes of the United Kingdom. Howes succumbed to injuries after a collision involving a Barbadian-registered vessel around 12:45...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:01:27 +0000
Small craft advisory remains in effect as strong winds forecast
A small craft advisory remains in effect for Barbados as strong winds are expected to generate hazardous sea conditions across the island’s marine area. The Barbados Meteorological Services said the alert covers Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June ...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:42:06 +0000
Mallalieu calls for discussion on banning of guns
Is it time for Barbados to ban guns save for the protective services and a few sporting organisations? Or should there be a referendum on the matter? That was the point Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu left the chamber to ponder today during deba...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:54:16 +0000
Private sector urged to boost exports
Government wants the private sector to play a more active role in helping Barbados grow its exports to significantly boost foreign exchange earnings and generate wealth that stays on the island. Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn said that having spen...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:09:30 +0000
West Indies Retired Players Foundation honours Hall and Griffith for outstanding contributions
Two of the most celebrated figures in Barbados and West Indies cricket, Sir Wes Hall and Sir Charlie Griffith, were honoured for their outstanding contribution to the game during a special luncheon and awards ceremony hosted by the West Indies Retire...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:56:41 +0000
Tridents aim for fourth straight WCPL title
Three-time champions Barbados Tridents will begin their quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) title without key all-rounders Aaliyah Alleyne and Chinelle Henry. Both players were drafted by the tourna...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:50:15 +0000
Matthews returns to top spots for allrounders in ICC Women’s Rankings
A strong showing for the West Indies in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has helped their dynamic captain Hayley Matthews overtake New Zealand counterpart Melie Kerr and regain her place at the top of the ICC Women’s T20I allr...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:46:36 +0000
Fast bowlers Alzarri and Shamar back in West Indies squad for Sri Lanka Test series
Fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have returned from injury and were named in the 15-man Test squad on Tuesday for a two-match series against Sri Lanka. Both missed tours of India and New Zealand last year – Alzarri Joseph with a lower ...

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