Barbados Nation News

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:17:54 +0000
Traffic changes around Tom Adams Financial Centre
Traffic diversions will be in effect in the immediate environs of the Central Bank of Barbados on Sunday. Planned maintenance to the underpass of the Tom Adams Financial Centre is scheduled to take place between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. As a result, traffic...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:45:15 +0000
Edna, family celebrate milestone
One hundred is not just a number, but a testament to a life well-lived. This sentiment summed up the life of centenarian Edna May Rock of Cave Hill, St Lucy, who spent her 100th birthday at home, surrounded by family, friends and special guest, Presi...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:33:32 +0000
Teacher at St Paul’s Primary School collapses
Deputy Chief Education Officer Julia Beckles said the St. Paul’s Primary School will remain open as they follow recommendations from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The school has been hit by an outbreak of Gastroenteritis that has affecte...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Rogers: We must protect what generations built
Barbadians must value education, health care and the country’s development and work together to protect what previous generations built, says Independent Senator Reverend Canon Dr John Rogers. He commended several initiatives outlined in the Estima...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Urgent action needed on landfill, says Alleyne
The Mangrove Pond Landfill in St Thomas is running out of space for garbage. Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) chairman Senator Ramon Alleyne reported this yesterday and called for improvements in the country’s waste management and garbage disposa...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Another five-year term for Caricom Secretary General
GEORGETOWN – Caribben Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett has been re-appointed to the position for another five-year term A brief statement by CARICOM chairman and Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, said tha...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:39:53 +0000
UN adopts Ghana’s slavery resolution, defying resistance from US, Europe
A resolution proposed by Ghana at the United Nations on Wednesday to recognise transatlantic ​slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations has been adopted despite resistance from Europe and the US....

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
ICAB: Tax administration system a challenge
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB) has highlighted the need for the country’s tax administration system to improve. ICAB chief executive officer Lisa Padmore flagged the issue while participating in the Post-Budget Discussion...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
KOMI not happy Oval left off CWI list
Kensington Oval remains ready and willing to host all forms of West Indies cricket whenever called upon. This is the clear and precise message from Kensington Oval Management Inc. (KOMI) in light of recent news that Barbados has been omitted from the...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Death row inmate awaits decision
The inmate who might be the last condemned killer in prison is now waiting to find out if the Court of Appeal will quash his conviction or if he will be sent back to the High Court for re-sentencing. Corey Jefferson Rollins had the sentence of death ...

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