Barbados Nation News

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:49:48 +0000
T&T’s Parliament approves new top cop
PORT OF SPAIN – Government and Opposition Friday supported the nomination of Allister Guevarro as the new Commissioner of Police, replacing Erla Harewood-Christopher, whose tenure ended in acrimonious circumstances, including having charges of mis...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:30:51 +0000
Frederick Smith Secondary School to remain closed on Monday
Frederick Smith Secondary School (FSSS) will remain closed on Monday as staff continue to plan the way forward and focus on ways to improve student discipline and campus security. This is the word from the Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bra...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:09:01 +0000
Some calypsonians unhappy with Botanical Gardens
Some calypsonians are still not in support of staging the Pic O De Crop Finals at the National Botanical Gardens. They are asking the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) to pick another venue for the pinnacle Crop Over competition. Reigning monarch Ad...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:20:06 +0000
Small craft advisory extended
Moderate to strong winds continue to affect Barbados’ marine space, and the small craft advisory for the island was again extended, this time to 6 a.m. Saturday. The Barbados Meteorological Services says the Atlantic High-pressure System is generat...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:56:27 +0000
Six Roads shooting victim identified
Barbados’ latest shooting victim has been identified as Cameron Elcock, 22 years, of Rendezvous Gardens, Christ Church. He succumbed to injuries at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) on Thursday after sustaining injuries during a robbery at Six Roa...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:48:49 +0000
IN CUSTODY: Zachary Hollingsworth
Zachary Hollingsworth, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Friday May 23rd, 2025 is now in police custody. Hollingsworth, of Piton Road, Haynesville, St James, was wanted in connection with serious criminal matters. On Wedne...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:18:57 +0000
Iran launches ‘hundreds’ of missiles at Israel following attack
The Israeli military has warned that “all of Israel is under fire” after Tehran launched retaliatory strikes on Friday, following Israel’s attacks on Iranian military and nuclear targets. Iran confirmed Friday evening local time that it had f...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:38:14 +0000
Dominican nightclub owner arrested
The owner of a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic is facing an involuntary homicide charge after 236 people died because the roof collapsed during a concert in April, prosecutors announced. Antonio Espaillat, whose family also owns a chain o...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Marshall: Lawyers must bear costs
Law reform initiatives will carry a big bill, but Attorney General Dale Marshall says Government is not prepared to foot it all. During the Law Reform Commission’s workshop and discussion on the draft Legal Professional Bill, held at the&...

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:08:51 +0000
AFROFUSION GLOBAL SUPERSTAR TYLA TO HEADLINE TIPSY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 IN BARBADOS!
The GRAMMY Award-winning artist makes her highly anticipated Caribbean debut this summer, joining forces with Soca legend Machel Montano Bridgetown, Barbados | 13 June 2025 – GRAMMY®-winning multi-platinum global superstar Tyla is set to head...

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