Barbados Nation News

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:24:48 +0000
Trump trial: Dozens of jurors rejected as they say they cannot be impartial
Donald Trump’s unprecedented criminal trial has begun with half of a group of potential jurors ruled out within minutes on impartiality grounds. Mr Trump denies falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Dan...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:24:55 +0000
Political parties lash out at Haiti PM over council limbo
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — The Haitian parties set to form a long-awaited governing council have called for the body to be installed “as soon as possible”, accusing the outgoing prime minister of changing the terms of their earlier deal. The...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:25:53 +0000
Celtics draw first blood
Underdogs and first-time finalist C.A.M Smart Assurance City United Celtics registered the ideal start, defeating Burger King Clapham Bulls 72-65 on the opening night of the Co-operators General Insurance Barbados Amateur Basketball Association Premi...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:46:58 +0000
Digicel appoints Marcelo Cataldo as Group Chief Executive Officer
Kingston, Jamaica – Digicel Group today announced Marcelo Cataldo as its new Group Chief Executive, effective 1st May 2024. Originally from Paraguay, Marcelo has diverse international experience, having worked across Latin America, the US, and ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:39:12 +0000
Trump’s historic hush money trial begins in New York
It’s a historic day in New York City as the first criminal trial of a former president and presumptive presidential nominee begins. Donald Trump has faced three civil trials in New York since he left the White House, but this is the first ti...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:25:15 +0000
Fall in line!
President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Dr Ronnie Yearwood is being urged to respect the traditions and conventions of the political party. This was the admonition from party stalwart and former Minister of Education Ronald Jones last night du...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:37:13 +0000
Rihanna showcases her impeccable style at Coachella
Rihanna secured a front-row spot to cheer on her partner A$AP Rocky as he made a surprise appearance at Coachella on Sunday.  The singer, 36, showcased her impeccable style in a quirky fur coat and thigh high boots as she strutted her stuff a...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:10:11 +0000
St Kitts and Nevis PM raises red flag over CDB president’s suspension
Dr Gene Leon’s return to his position as president of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) appears unlikely in the near future, as concerns persist regarding the bank’s handling of whistleblower complaints against him. Tensions escalated in Febru...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:58:55 +0000
Eyes on cricket T20 World Cup
BEFORE BARBADOS HOSTED its first Cricket World Cup final in 2007, Barbadians expected the costs to outweigh the benefits. Research shows they felt differently afterwards. Economist Professor Troy Lorde and other researchers are getting ready to test ...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:44:12 +0000
More room for patients at A&E
THE Accident & Emergency (A& E) Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) now has more room to work with. The Martindale’s Road, St Michael facility revealed yesterday that it has officially opened an area of additional space within ...

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