A MAN AND A CHURCH have been threatened with legal action if they conduct a memorial service for Shane Brathwaite, who was gunned down on February 27.
That is the latest twist in the ongoing dispute...
BSTU to discuss student attacks on teachers
THE BARBADOS SECONDARY TEACHERS’ UNION (BSTU) has called out all of its members to a mass meeting today to discuss the serious issue of student-on-teacher violence.
And the Ministry of Education will...
Ships warned against dumping
SHIPS OPERATING in Barbados’ territorial waters must adhere to the standards set out by Government in relation to pollution.
Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey issued a...
From Black Rock boy to world class cricketer
Tribute by Minister of Sports John King on the passing of Seymour Nurse.
SEYMOUR MacDONALD NURSE was born on November 10, 1933, at Jack-My-Nanny Gap, Black Rock, St Michael, in humble circumstances...
Ninja Rayl conquers Throwdown
The daunting obstacle course at last Saturday’s Barbados Ninja Throwdown floored several competitors, with only six males surviving the adult segment at Featherbed Lane, St John.
It must have been...
Pelicans get first shot at Zion
CHICAGO – The New Orleans Pelicans won the draft lottery on Tuesday and will pick first in the 2019 NBA Draft on June 20.
The draw gives the Pelicans — who had only a 6 percent chance of winning —...
Billionaire investor remains in police custody
BASSETERRE – A Greek billionaire and heir to the Coca-Cola fortune remained in police custody in St Kitts on Tuesday after making an appearance in court following his arrest on drug related charges last...
WhatsApp security breach may have targeted human rights groups
JERUSALEM – WhatsApp said on Tuesday a security breach on its messaging app had signs of coming from a government using surveillance technology developed by a private company and may have targeted human...
District “D” Magistrates’ Court resumes next week
Members of the public are asked to note that the District “D” Magistrates’ Court will reopen on Monday, May 20, at the Cane Garden Complex, Cane Garden, St Thomas.
The payment and collection of maintenance...
BCC exam notification
The Barbados Community College (BCC) has advised that the Core 101 Ethics and Citizenship final examination will be held on Thursday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at its ‘Eyrie’, Howells Cross Road, St Michael campus....
Public schools to close early tomorrow
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has advised that all public schools will be closed at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15.
This is to facilitate a meeting called by...
King remembers Nurse
Minister of Creative Economy, Culture and Sports John King has released a statement on the passing of Seymour Nurse. The following is the statement in its entirety.
Seymour MacDonald Nurse was born...
OF MICE AND MEN: When left is all that’s right
Today, we bring an article from one the columns written by late Editor Emeritus Harold Hoyte. Of Mice and Man was a staple in the Daily Nation for several years when Hoyte was Editor-in-Chief. He passed...
Hamilton would rather battle Ferrari
LONDON – Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes should not be blamed for their dominance and he would far rather be in a battle with Formula One rivals Ferrari and Red Bull than teammate...
Brooks: He paved the way for me
HAROLD HOYTE was a visionary who was responsible for the NATION newspaper having cricket pictures taken by its own photographer appearing alongside reports of West Indies’ Test matches by Tony Cozier....
Move to give expats voting rights in Bermuda rejected
HAMILTON, Bermuda — The British government has turned down a United Kingdom parliamentary committee proposal to give British residents in Bermuda the right to vote in elections in the island.
The...
Principal suspended
Valdez Francis, the principal at Grantley Adams Memorial, who was at the centre of a student protest at the school last year, has been suspended.
Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw confirmed recently...
Mice all Oval
The Mecca of cricket has become a mansion for mice.
Kensington Oval, the architectural jewel in the crown of cricket venues in the Caribbean, was forced to close its doors twice last week after droppings...
PS sent on leave
Seibert Frederick, a long-standing civil servant and permanent secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has been sent on leave effective yesterday.
He was apparently sent after nine...
Lone goal puts Wales in
Weymouth Wales’ hopes of winning a domestic double remain alive as the reigning Premier League champions sent knockout holders Paradise crashing out of the Barbados Football Association’s (BFA) Champions...
Tight games in U-21 netball
The second round of matches in the inaugural Under-21 Netball Tournament generated several close finishes and lots of excitement at the Netball Stadium on Sunday.
With the impasse between the Barbados...
