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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:56:21 +0000
Spain, Brazil, Argentina, US injuries could factor into World Cup
Several key injuries could factor into the 39-day 2026 World Cup, including those to Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. While some national teams have known for months about expected injury-related absences, allowing them to prepare ...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:34 +0000
Accident along Tweedside Road
Emergency personnel are on the scene of an accident along Tweedside Road, St. Michael. No injuries were reported. The post Accident along Tweedside Road appeared first on nationnews.com.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:58:22 +0000
Bajans urged to get tested as syphilis cases rise
The number of cases of syphilis is on the rise in Barbados and the Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging people to safeguard their health through safer sexual practices, regular testing and prompt treatment. According to statistics from the Minis...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:08 +0000
Trinidadians warned against visiting Ebola-hit countries
PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday urged citizens against travelling to African countries amid heightened global concern regarding the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. ”The government of Trinidad and Tobago maintain...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000
PAHO wants higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks in Americas
WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as th...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:28:35 +0000
Wanted man Drakes turns himself in
Dwayne Marlon Drakes, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued yesterday, is now in police custody. Police say Drakes, who was wanted in connection with serious criminal matters, presented himself to Holetown Police Station and is cu...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000
PM’s vow to Police Service
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has given the assurance that the Barbados Police Service will get whatever it needs to bring firearms cases before the courts in a timely manner. “Whatever the police need to be able to bring the case before the judg...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Experts warn of worse effects from war crisis
Some experts monitoring the oil price shock and related fallout from the war in the Middle East are warning Barbados and other Caribbean economies that they may yet feel worse effects from the crisis, including higher prices and slower growth. Joshua...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000
NCF happy with Party Monarch response
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is expressing satisfaction with the level of interest shown by Barbadian artistes in this year’s Party Monarch competitions, as preliminary judging started yesterday for the Sweet Soca category. NCF music ...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:13:14 +0000
Crew members missing after suspected US strike on tanker
LONDON – Two crew members were missing and one injured on Wednesday after a suspected US missile strike on a tanker off the ​coast of Oman, maritime officials said. “Ambrey assesses that this was likely ‌the result of US operations to...

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