Barbados Nation News

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:23:50 +0000
Man remanded on gun and ammo charges
Trasuon Romario Roger Alleyne, 27,who is charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition, on April 30, 2026 was kept in custody when he appeared in court today. The Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St Michael man was remanded to Dodds Prison until...

Mon, 04 May 2026 21:24:07 +0000
Christ Church man on remand for theft
Nathan Emmanuel Malik Lovell, 25, of Inch Marlow, Christ Church has been charged with theft of, among other things, a van. The accused was remanded to Dodds Prison until June 1 after appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the D...

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Some Bajans not feeling growth
Despite 20 consecutive quarters of economic growth, low inflation and falling debt, some Barbadians say they are not feeling the benefits in their daily lives, insisting that the high cost of living continues to place severe pressure on households. T...

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000
‘Fix productivity puzzle for growth’
Barbados and other Caribbean countries can unlock more economic growth, but first they must fix the complex, yet surmountable, productivity puzzle. Key to this is fully exploiting opportunities in digital services, renewable energy, and knowledge-bas...

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:51:07 +0000
Mental Health Advocate Tessa Chaderton-Shaw has died
Prominent mental health advocate Tessa Chaderton-Shaw has passed away. Shaw, who has held several high-level leadership roles related to public welfare and drug prevention in Barbados, died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital yesterday after a brief illn...

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000
De Announcer: Review judging system
Calypsonian Ronnie De Announcer Clarke is calling for a review of the judging system used in the Pic O De Crop (PODC) competition. In an interview with Weekend Buzz following the media launch of the Crop Over Festival where th...

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:13:40 +0000
Two killed following gold mine incident
PARAMARIBO – Police said that a second person has died at the Academic Hospital in Paramaribo following the tragic incident on Sunday at the Rosebel gold mine in Brokopondo. Media reports that several pork-knockers, who are independent, freelance...

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Holder shines in IPL again
Jason Holder keeps impressing cricket fans watching the Indian Premier League (IPL). The West Indian again stood out with impressive figures of four wickets for 24 runs as he inspired Gujarat Titans to a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in the cash-ri...

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Bajans flock to seek jobs with Disney Cruise Line
More than 140 Barbadians turned out last week for an information session on employment opportunities with Disney Cruise Line, signalling strong interest in overseas job prospects as Government agencies continue to expand pathways to work abroad. The ...

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:55:36 +0000
Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
WASHINGTON – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ​hospitalised and is in “critical but stable condition,” ‌his spokesperson said on Sunday. The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, did not immediately provide more details ab...

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