Barbados Nation News

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
New Year Message 2026: From Prime Minister Mottley
Fellow Barbadians, residents and visitors, as the old year yields to the new, I join you with a full heart, steady faith and a simple message. Just days ago, on Christmas morning, I reminded us that Barbados is held together by love; quiet, love, pra...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:29:55 +0000
Transport Board welcomes 35 new electric buses
Barbados’ public transportation system received a major boost today with the arrival of 35 new electric buses. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works, Santia Bradshaw, spoke at the Bridgetown Port this morning as the buses depart...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:20:26 +0000
Traffic changes announced for We Gatherin’ Last Lap Street Party
Motorists are being advised of traffic changes in Bridgetown this evening to facilitate the We Gatherin’ Last Lap Street Party along the Princess Alice Highway. The Barbados Police Service said the event will take place today, Wednesday, December 3...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:44:46 +0000
Body found in Laynes Road, Christ Church
Update Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was discovered in a bushy area along Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church, this afternoon. Assistant Superintendent Victor Brewster, Senior Investigating Officer attached to the Souther...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:22:10 +0000
Shooting in Black Rock
Update One man was confirmed injured following a shooting incident at the gas station at the junction of Deacons Road and Black Rock, St Michael, around 11:10 a.m. today. The Nation understands a man and a woman arranged to collect a car at the gas s...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:15:09 +0000
CDB providing grant funding for region’s cultural and creative industries
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is providing a grant of US$190,000 to support the hosting of regional events and conferences that advance the growth and competitiveness of the Caribbean’s Cultural and Creative Industries...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:05:53 +0000
Bethell wants to seal No.3 spot in England’s Test side
Having played a major role in helping England secure their first Test match win in Australia in 11 years, Barbadian Jacob Bethell has his eyes set on securing the all-important number three spot in the batting lineup. Called up to replace Ollie Pope ...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:18:01 +0000
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, has died aged 35. Her family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F Kennedy Library Foundation, writing: “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away t...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Restaurants, hotels have heavy schedule for Old Year’s Night
Those with hopes of finding a reservation for Old Year’s Night celebrations will have to move quickly as many restaurants and hotels are reporting heavy or full bookings.  Manager of Radisson Aquatica Resort in Aquatic Gap, St Michael, Gerry L...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Life of misery in leaking house
Jacqueline Lloyd intended to spend Monday celebrating her 61st birthday, but it rained on her parade. Instead, she found herself cleaning out her waterlogged, dilapidated house for several hours and wondering where she was going to lay her weary head...

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