Barbados Nation News

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:20:28 +0000
The Nation earns 37 CBU Media Awards nominations
The Nation Publishing Co. earned 37 nominations in the 37th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Media Awards, the most by any media house in Barbados. The Nation was nominated in 17 different categories across print and digital, special and individual...

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:52:45 +0000
Cuba’s tourism plummets as US tightens sanctions
The number of foreign travellers visiting Cuba has plummeted since the beginning of the year amid tightened US sanctions, figures released by Cuba’s national statistics agency suggest. Fewer than 360 000 people visited the Communist-run island in t...

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:05:24 +0000
Police investigating unnatural death off Holetown beach
Police are conducting investigations into an unnatural death last Saturday off Holetown Beach, Holetown, St James. A Barbadian-registered vessel was travelling from Bridgetown towards Speightstown when there was a collision around 12:45 p.m. involvin...

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:36:15 +0000
Maxwell residents fed up
Someone in Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church, has made his or her feelings crystal clear regarding the staff of Sandals Royal parking in the road there. Attached to two utility poles across from the luxury resort are signs reading: “Stop parking in...

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:32:44 +0000
Still mum on BiMPay cost
Questions about the cost of Barbados’ new BiMPay platform remain unanswered after Central Bank Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge again declined yesterday to disclose the price of the project, despite repeated public interest in how mu...

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:21:20 +0000
Cancer support advocate Jan Lynton passes
Barbados has lost one of its key voices in the fight against cancer. Janette “Jan” Lynton, founder of Cancer Support Services, has passed away. The organisation posted a heartfelt message on social media today in memory of the woman who dedicated...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0000
Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars
Cape Verde announced themselves on the World Cup stage with a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday, frustrating the European champions who dominated possession and had 27 goal ​attempts but could find no way past 40-year-old keeper Vozinha....

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:07:17 +0000
Cousins ordered to pay victim
Three men who beat their cousin earlier this month were each placed on a six-month bond to keep the peace and ordered to pay him $400 in compensation before July 31. If Roger Antonio Lynch, 55, Reshon Antonio Jones, 25 and his brother Kedario Antonio...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:55:09 +0000
Fish markets to close early following death of Chief Fisheries Officer
All fish markets and fish landing sites across Barbados will close early today, Monday, following the sudden passing of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox. The Ministry of the Environment, National Beautification and Fisheries said the facili...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:47:28 +0000
Holder’s heroics with three big sixes seals thrilling series win for Windies
A stunning late assault from Jason Holder carried West Indies to a dramatic five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the decisive third T20 International at Sabina Park in Kingston under lights on Sunday night, securing a 2-1 series triumph. In a close ...

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