Barbados Nation News
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:15:15 +0000Black Rock shooting victim named
Police identified today’s shooting victim as Caleb Waithe, 24, of Small Land, Bridge Gap, St Michael. He was shot at Belfield Land, Black Rock, in the same parish and a report was made to Black Rock Police Station around 1:15 p.m. Police said ...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:59:06 +0000NIFCA artistes ‘bring the house down’
This year’s NIFCA Performing Arts Gala was a smorgasbord of satisfying award-winning artistic treats. Titled Reflections, the four-hour show held recently at the Wildey Gymnasium served patrons 20 performances, 18 of which were the gold and silver ...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:37:46 +0000Ministry working to eliminate foul odour at St Luke’s Brighton
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training continues to work closely with environmental officers from the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Envirohealth company to carry out environmental testing at St Luke’s Brighton. T...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:20:30 +0000Shooting death at Belfield
Police are on the scene at Belfield, St Michael where there was another shooting incident. They are continuing investigations into the death of a man from the Black Rock area. Reports indicate the man was shot in Belfield and was dropped off at the Q...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:06:50 +0000Homeless man died of natural causes, says top cop
The injuries Albert John received when he was assaulted earlier this month were non-life-threatening, says Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce. Boyce said the 62-year-old homeless man’s cause of death was related to his swollen scrotum which const...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:35:17 +0000Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal was beaten in what might prove to be the final match of his career as the start of his Davis Cup retirement party fell flat. Spanish great Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, will end his tennis playing journey after the men’s...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:29:16 +0000Stuart Maloney drives off with Winter Rally
Stuart Maloney dominated in the rain, as he overcame tricky conditions to win the 2024 Barbados Rally Club Winter Rally on Sunday in St John. The Barbados Rally Club took to two stages in the easterly parish to settle championship fights up and down ...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:25:18 +0000St Giles Nursery reopens today
St Giles Nursery School reopened today after the completion of remedial works. According to a release, students were relocated to the Maria Holder Nursery School while repairs were being conducted. The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocatio...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:18:21 +0000Stabbing victim identified
Police identified the man who was killed in a stabbing incident at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex, Princess Alice Highway, St Michael yesterday. He is Terry Tyrone Harper, 65, of Apple Grove, Black Rock, St Michael. Lawmen responded to a call aroun...
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:11:16 +0000Violent crime hurting economies and budgets
New International Monetary Fund (IMF) research has concluded that violent crime and insecurity remain major barriers to prosperity in Latin America and the Caribbean. Key findings of the study Violent Crime And Insecurity In Latin America And The Car...