The Nation (Barbados)

The Nation Publishing Company Limited publishes the Nation Newspaper, the leading daily newspaper in Barbados. Launched in 1973, the Daily Nation is printed in color and distributed widely across the country every day. It addresses a variety of subjects, including business, sports, politics, lifestyle, editorials, and entertainment, providing comprehensive coverage of local news as well as regional and international stories.

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Water disruptions in Christ Church and St Michael due to ruptured main

1 week ago | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

A ruptured 20-inch main along Odessa McClean Drive, St Michael has disrupted water supply to several districts across Christ Church and St Michael, leaving many residents without water or experiencing low water pressure. Barbados Water Authority (BWA) personnel are currently on site working to access the damaged section. However, no timeline has been given for the completion of repairs, as workers are currently hammering through rock to reach the affected area.
St John heroes honoured with Pride of Barbados awards

1 week ago | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

AS WE GATHERIN’ winds down in St John, 11 proud residents received recognition for their philanthropy, community work and civic-mindedness. Earlier today the men and women were pinned with the Pride of Barbados awards by President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason in State House, Pine Road, St Michael, who congratulated and praised them, encouraging them also to continue the good work.
Mottley urges Bajans not to take hurricane season lightly

1 week ago | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

Take warning!These are the watchwords as Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley pleads with Barbadians to be vigilant and responsible as this year’s hurricane season officially rolls around in a few days. Speaking after the official opening of the Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub at Seawell, Christ Church, on Monday, Mottley said Barbados could not afford complacency given the damage caused by various weather systems, most notably Hurricane Beryl last year.
Barbados positioned to lead disaster relief with launch of Regional Logistics Hub

1 week ago | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

The newly launched Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub and Centre of Excellence will be critical in saving lives, said Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. After the launch at Seawell, Christ Church, yesterday, she told the media Barbados was in a prime position to offer regional assistance in times of disaster. “This is about getting food and supplies, critical supplies, pharmaceuticals, etcetera, to persons within 48-72 hours of a major disaster.
New party skips by-election, pushes inclusivity

4 weeks ago | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

Barbados’ newest party is operating on a platform of inclusivity. However, it will not be taking part in the upcoming by-election in St James North. Political leader Kemar Stuart said they were looking for young and mature to join, anyone who had something to contribute on a constituency or national level. He was speaking to Nationnews after a media launch of the party at Unity Workers Union, Belleville, St Michael.
WHAT A WAGER! - nationnews.com

May 11, 2024 | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

The Barbados Lottery Mega 6 jackpot latest winning is not without a multimillion-dollar controversy. The winner is a native of London, England, Jack Germaine, who spent an incredible $2 100 in tickets but came away with winnings worth way more than that as he won $3 910 000. The official presentation was made yesterday at the lottery headquarters, IGT Global Services Limited, Wildey Commercial Centre, St Michael. The lucky visitor said he was “absolutely ecstatic”.
Early morning fire razes two houses

May 4, 2024 | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

Fire devastated two houses and damaged two others along Codrington Main Road, St Michael, on Friday. It did not claim any human lives, but a pet dog may not have been so lucky. Station Officer Damian Bayne told Starcom Network earlier in the day that the Barbados Fire Service responded with two water tenders, one from the Bridgetown Port Station and the other from the Bridgetown Station, and a total of ten officers.
95 per cent ready

May 3, 2024 | nationnews.com | Mike King

Kensington Oval is 95 per cent ready for next month’s T20 World Cup with the Greenidge and Haynes, Hall & Griffith, Coppin, Cozier and Short Media Centre and Hewitt and Inniss Stands already handed over to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Work will be completed on the Three Ws Stand and the Garfield Sobers Players Pavilion in a few days. The Players Pavilion has been enhanced with modernised ice-baths.
'Do what's right' - nationnews.com

May 3, 2024 | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

Do the right thing and turn yourselves in. That is the plea to those who were involved in the two hit-and-run accidents which occurred over the course of the last three days. The Barbados Police Service, the Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) and a veteran driving consultant issued the call following the deaths of Anderson Benedict Graham, 56, of Long Bay Village Road, St Philip, and Ainsley Roosevelt Bradshaw, 75, of Kings Court, Lodge Road, Christ Church.
Cops still investigating body in well

May 3, 2024 | nationnews.com | Carlos Atwell

The investigation into the body discovered in a well in St George is at a sensitive stage, say police. The badly decomposing body of a female was found on April 21 along Carmichael Road, behind Bulkeley factory, following a search by a large party formed to look for missing Sonia Parris, 58, of Edey Village, Christ Church. An employee of Chefette Wildey, St Michael, Parris was last seen leaving work on April 17.