Barbados Nation News

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:11:52 +0000
Fans urged to back Lady Tridents ahead of CONCACAF W Qualifier
Barbados Senior Women’s Head Coach Kerry Trotman has called on Barbadians to make the most of free admission and rally behind the Lady Tridents when they host Trinidad and Tobago in a CONCACAF W Qualifier at Kensington Oval on December 1. “Repres...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:43:06 +0000
Children’s rights in sharp focus
Songs, dramatisations and video presentations brought children’s rights to life yesterday during the UNICEF World Children’s Day and Child Rights Ambassador Awards Ceremony held at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Under the theme My Day, ...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:06:13 +0000
Man charged with rape of male juvenile
Update Remy Reeco Rock, 36, of Small Land, Bridge Gap, St. Michael, was remanded to Dodds today after appearing in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on a charge of raping a male juvenile. The allegation relates to an offence said to have occurred be...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:17:24 +0000
More men stepping up
Men are beginning to do an about-turn in their behaviour, with many paying attention to their children and getting medical check-ups. On International Men’s Day yesterday, Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey tha...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:15 +0000
DLP: No reason given for Hunte’s resignation
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says the resignation of former candidate Shaquani Hunte came as a surprise and no reason was given for the move. Hunte was a candidate in the St Michael West constituency and the spokesperson on youth and development...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:57:30 +0000
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 falls from stage in Thailand
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry. Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry experienced a fall from the main stage during the evening gown round of the preliminary competition, ahead of the Miss Universe Finals on Friday in Thailand....

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:21:14 +0000
Farmers suffer heavy losses
Some farmers in St Lucy are reporting heavy losses after Sunday’s deluge flooded their fields and ruined much of the crops. Melons, onions, lettuce, pumpkins, squash and cucumber were among the crops destroyed by the nine inches of rain that swept ...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:56:13 +0000
Judge orders blockage at Joe’s River removed and construction halted
There is to be no construction which will block public access to the Joe’s River basin – including the bridge – and the path leading to the area known as the Teacup and Saucer in St Joseph. Additionally, any structure which has been erected in ...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:57:28 +0000
Seventh soca night set for Saturday
One of Barbados’ most anticipated charity events, Soca Goes Gold, is set to return for its seventh edition on Saturday at CARIFESTA House, Waterford, St Michael. Last year, the effort raised more than $50 000, which went in essentials for more th...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:53:15 +0000
Caribbean Customs representatives pledge to expand exchange of customs information
Customs representatives from twelve Caribbean nations met in the Dominican Republic to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance human resource development, improve border security, and expand the exchange of customs information.  The gathering, he...

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