Barbados Nation News
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000PNP urges Caricom to help restore Caribbean as zone of peace
KINGSTON – The main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to ensure the restoration of the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, following last Saturday’s military invasion of Venezuela by the United S...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:57:57 +0000Bethell’s maiden ton keeps England alive
Jacob Bethell’s stunning maiden first-class century gave England an Ashes silver lining but could not prevent the tourists from sliding towards defeat in the fifth Test against Australia. The 22-year-old Barbadian, playing in his sixth Test, announ...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000Imported heifers deliver boost
The importation of heifers to strengthen Barbados’ dairy industry has been largely successful and has significantly boosted national milk production, despite the loss of some animals during the programme, according to Barbados Agricultural Society ...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000US requires bond from citizens of two Caricom countries seeking visas
WASHINGTON – Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica are the only two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries named by the United States whose citizens will now have to post a bond of up to US$15 000 when applying for a visa to enter the North American co...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:37:35 +0000Traffic changes for military funeral of Constable Anisè Bourne
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the military funeral of Anisè Bourne Police Constable No. 2415, will be held at the St George Parish Church, The Glebe, St George. As a result, a number of traffic changes will take effect from 11 a.m. until its conclus...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Move to enforce fixed penalties
Government is looking to enforce fixed penalties when it comes to traffic offences as well as curb the public service vehicle (PSV) overloading culture. Seven months after amending the Road Traffic Act to deal with vehicle tints, Government...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Trump: Venezuela will turn over up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela “will be turning over” up to 50 million barrels of oil – worth about $2.8bn (£2.1bn) – to the US, after a military operation to remove President Nicolás Maduro from power. The oil...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:12:27 +0000St Michael man facing firearm and ammo charges
Jerimiah Sellassie Bartlett is scheduled to appear in court today to answer two charges of possession of a firearm and possession of seven rounds of ammunition. The 22-year-old of Block 3A Furnihurst, Deacons Road, St Michael, is alleged to have comm...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000Ronald Reagan’s eldest son passes away at 80
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died. He was 80. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on social media Tuesday, calling him “a steadfast...
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000Focus on financial wellness
Seasoned banker Darrell Wilson is well aware that a number of Barbadians have started 2026 focused on improving their physical and mental health. While seeing this as laudable, he is urging them not to neglect their financial wellness. Wilson is goin...