Barbados Nation News

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:45:48 +0000
MISSING: McDonald Archer
Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating missing man McDonald Archer, 61 years, of Sion Hill, St James, who was last seen around 7:10 a.m., on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Archer is about five feet eight inches (5’ 8”) in height...

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:22:51 +0000
Motorcyclist injured in accident at Lowlands
A motorcyclist was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment tonight after a collision along the ABC Highway at the Lowlands, Christ Church junction. The accident involved a motorcycle and a car, which burst into flames. Emergency personnel...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:06:19 +0000
Michael Lashley seeking BLP nomination for City of Bridgetown
Attorney Michael Lashley KC has confirmed he will be seeking nomination as the candidate for the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) in the City of Bridgetown. Lashley, a former longtime member of the Democratic Labour Party was spotted today walking through...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Title deeds for residents of Six Men’s
After being in limbo for more than 50 years, residents of Six Men’s, St Peter, are on the way to owning the land they have lived on for multiple generations. Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector Colin Jordan, who is Member of Parlia...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
‘HOPE meant to replace NHC’
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has made a scathing attack on Government’s management and conduct of Barbados’ housing policy, alleging that the establishment of the HOPE (Home Ownership Providing Energy) project was designed to eliminate the Nati...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Ex-NAB worker still unpaid after 12 years
Six years after the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) determined that she was wrongfully dismissed by the National Assistance Board (NAB), 12 years ago, Sherada Walters is still waiting to be paid the $13 575.74 which she was awarded. While the NAB ha...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:33:22 +0000
US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. The spokesperson did not elaborate on the plan, first reported by Fox News, which cited...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Colon cancer up
By Cheryl Harewood Barbados has one of the highest incidences of colorectal cancer globally and according to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country has the second highest incidence in the Lati...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Rough road to dry taps
Things have been bitter for some residents of Sweet Vale, St George, who say they are tired of battling with persistent water woes and poor roads, and want action taken to fix them. Those who spoke to the DAILY NATION recently recounted days where th...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:10:02 +0000
Man electrocuted at home
A man was electrocuted in the yard of his home at Licorish Village, St Michael last night. More details as they come. The post Man electrocuted at home appeared first on nationnews.com.

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