Barbados Nation News
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:42:25 +0000SMART HOMES – Festive Cheer
The holidays are a time for creating magical moments and with smart home technology, you can elevate your Christmas décor like never before. Forget about tangled lights and dusty garlands—this year, it’s all about using technology to set the per...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:32:02 +0000West Indies Squad announced for T20I series against Bangladesh in St. Vincent
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match CG United T20 International (T20I) home series against Bangladesh, scheduled for December 15 to 19, 2024, at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincent...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:33:07 +0000Paradise park adds flamingoes
The Paradise Nature Park has unveiled its latest attraction – a carefully crafted Caribbean flamingo exhibit that has been in development for more than six months. The exhibit, home to seven of these magnificent birds, represents another step ...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:43:27 +0000Some coconut vendors not raising prices
Some Christ Church coconut vendors say they will maintaining their current prices despite a proposal to increase the cost of coconut water, but others argue customers should pay even more. Last week, the Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:45:51 +0000Children as young as 10 will face adult jail time in Australian state
The Australian state of Queensland has passed laws which will see children as young as 10 subject to the same penalties as adults if convicted of crimes such as murder, serious assault and break-ins. The government says the harsher sentencing rules a...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:31:07 +0000Biden issues 39 presidential pardons and commutes 1,500 sentences
US President Joe Biden has issued presidential pardons to 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes, and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 other people. The White House described it as the most acts of presidential clemency issued in a single...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:20:33 +0000Airport ‘making progress’ after financial turbulence caused by pandemic
Lingering financial turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left the Government-owned company which operates the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) grappling with a $35.6 million accumulated deficit. This development, which is detaile...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi found safe, family says
Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman whose disappearance in Los Angeles launched a widespread search, has been found safe, her family said in a statement. “We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe,” the statemen...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000Close to $4m given to fisherfolk
Fisherfolk who suffered heavy losses as a result of Hurricane Beryl have so far received close to $4 million in ex gratia payments from Government. This was revealed by Minister of Environment and National Beautification Adrian Forde who said the mon...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:13:52 +0000SMART HOMES – The Digital Home
The future of home living is here, and it is smarter than ever! These days, comfort, security and convenience are a must but a digital home is no longer just a luxury but the ideal way to turn your home into a true personal getaway. So whether the ai...