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Published on Apr 13, 2025Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral
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Published on Apr 13, 2025
‘Sniper’ in police custody
Kevin Stephan Peterson, alias Sniper, who was the subject of a wanted bulletin issued earlier this month, is now in police custody. The 37-year-old was wanted in connection with serious criminal matters. He was apprehended on Friday, April 11, and is …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral -
Published on Apr 12, 2025
Work on Beaches resort underway
Six years after Government refused to bend to the concession demands of the Sandals conglomerate, the hotel project at Heywoods, St Peter, which stood idle for many years, is finally getting off the ground. Construction started a few weeks ago with …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral -
Published on Apr 12, 2025
Transport Board gets 30 electric buses
The Barbados Transport Board welcomed the arrival of 30 electric buses yesterday, with 35 more on the way. Donated by the People’s Republic of China, they are expected to be on the road by May 1, says Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw. She …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral -
Published on Apr 12, 2025
Blocked gutter causing stench on Rihanna Drive
Stagnant water and loads of garbage continue to fill up a gutter at a section of Rihanna Drive in Westbury Road, St Michael, and some residents are calling for the problem to be fixed as a matter of urgency. The road, named after Barbados National Hero and …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral -
Published on Apr 12, 2025
Dad: Five years and still no justice
Five years after the death of Shaquon Cave, in similar circumstances to that of American George Floyd, his parents are still waiting for the police officer who allegedly put his foot in their son’s neck to face the law courts. They are also beginning to …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral -
Published on Apr 12, 2025
Caution from chief as fires increase
By Ashada Joseph The Barbados Fire Service is grappling with a troubling spike in grass, residential and vehicular fires, prompting urgent warnings from Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard. He revealed that they have had to respond to 231 grass fires for the …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral -
Published on Apr 13, 2025
Blue Box Cart unveils cultural ‘Fusion’ theme for Grand Kadooment
Blue Box Cart is ready for the road. They revealed their 2025 Grand Kadooment costumes on Friday during a band launch at Harbour Lights, Bay Street St Michael. Their theme for this year is Fusion and will feature sections Nothern Lights, Sun & Sakura, …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral -
Published on Apr 11, 2025
Classical singers off to London
Three talented Barbadian classical singers are about to get a boost in their quest for the world’s big opera stages through the efforts of British opera singer Melinda Hughes. Tenor Nathan Richards, bass baritone Fernando Watts and soprano Shantal Martin, …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral -
Published on Apr 11, 2025
Kirton on tennis high
Barbados’ tennis prodigy Zane Kirton had a magnificent run at the 2025 Barbados International Junior Tennis Tournament after impressively earning his place in both the Under-14 Boys’ singles and doubles finals before finishing as runner-up. During the …
Source: The Nation Barbados - Neutral