Wanted man Kemar Wharton turns himself in
Kemar Stephen Romel Wharton, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued on Thursday, August 13, is now in police custody. Wharton presented himself to District ‘A’ Police Station on Sunday, August 16, accompanied by an attorney-at-law. He is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations. The Barbados Police Service thanked the public [...] The post Wanted man Kemar Wharton turns himself in appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-17 14:31:57

Tridents move top of CPL standings with second straight win
Barbados Tridents beat Saint Lucia Kings by nine runs in a close encounter on Sunday night to go top of the points table in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The Tridents were led by a match-winning knock of 61 off 31 balls by Sherfane Rutherford, who won the Man-of-the-Match award. He hammered four [...] The post Tridents move top of CPL standings with second straight win appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-17 13:57:46

Growing risks threaten financial stability
Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are warning that global risks have intensified, increasing the likelihood of adverse spillovers into the domestic economy. This is detailed in the 2025 Financial Stability Report (FSR) published by the Central Bank and the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Geopolitical uncertainty, climate risk, and cyber and artificial intelligence [...] The post Growing risks threaten financial stability appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-17 13:39:05

Flash-Flood Warning issued for Barbados
The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Warning for Barbados as a tropical wave continues to affect the island, producing moderate to heavy showers. The BMS said the showers are expected to produce between two and three inches of rainfall, creating a high possibility of significant flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. The rainfall could [...] The post Flash-Flood Warning issued for Barbados appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-17 13:27:34

Police report rise in construction equipment, gold jewellery crimes
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is reporting an increase in crimes targeting construction equipment and people with gold jewellery, prompting a warning to contractors and members of the public to... The post Police report rise in construction equipment, gold jewellery crimes appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-17 13:22:23

Flash-flood warning now in effect
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has upgraded the flash-flood watch for Barbados to a warning as a tropical wave continues to bring moderate to heavy showers across the island. The... The post Flash-flood warning now in effect appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-17 13:15:27

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Barbados
The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch as a tropical wave affects the island. Moderate to heavy showers are affecting Barbados, with the possibility of frequent lightning strikes, particularly during heavy downpours. The Met Office warned that lightning activity could result in power outages if strikes hit utility infrastructure and reminded the [...] The post Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Barbados appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-17 13:12:06

St Michael man fined $30 000 for cannabis offences
A 29-year-old St Michael man has been fined $30 000 after pleading guilty to trafficking and importing eight kilogrammes of cannabis valued at $128 000.Lynson Henderson Cox of Lewis Gap... The post St Michael man fined $30 000 for cannabis offences appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-17 13:03:38

‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, famed for roles in television shows such as “Nashville” and “Heroes,” has died aged 36, her family said ​in a statement issued by her publicist on Sunday. No cause was stated, but ‌the death of the nominee for a Grammy and two Golden Globe awards was being investigated, the publicist, Kasey [...] The post ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36 appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-17 13:00:13

Man fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis trafficking and importation
A 29-year-old man has been fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to charges of trafficking and importing cannabis. Lynson Henderson Cox, of Lewis Gap, St Michael, was arrested and formally charged by the Narcotics Unit of The Barbados Police Service. The charges stem from July 13, when police seized approximately eight kilogrammes of suspected cannabis with [...] The post Man fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis trafficking and importation appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-17 12:52:47

Rallying mourns ‘Doc’ Morley
British-Barbadian Harold Lionel “Doc” Morley was a man who lived for competition just as much as he did for family and business. The 82-year-old “Doc”, as he is known to the Barbadian rally fans, passed away last Sunday and was well-known in motorsport circles since moving to Barbados in the early 2000s. Morley blessed Barbadians [...] The post Rallying mourns ‘Doc’ Morley appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-16 12:00:00

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets
Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer of solar water heating technology, is facing an uncertain future. The assets of the company, which was established in 1974 and has operations at Grazettes Industrial Park, St Michael, and a subsidiary in St Lucia, have been put up for sale two months after falling into [...] The post Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-16 11:00:00

Chapman Challenge to launch next month
After months of discussion surrounding the Chapman Challenge, it has been announced that the initiative of President Jeffrey Bostic will be officially launched on September 23. In a media release... The post Chapman Challenge to launch next month appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-16 02:24:46

Your Credit Card Limit Was Cut - Here's Why It Can Happen Even If You Never Missed A Payment
(MENAFN - Everybody Loves Your Money) A credit card issuer can cut a credit limit even without a missed payment, potentially increasing credit utilization and affecting a credit score. Check the ...
2026-08-15 10:09:07

Supporting Cost-Effective AI Adoption In Education
(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) By Noah Yarrow, Michael Trucano, Gemma Rodon, Marti–n E. De Simone and Ekua Nuama Bentil Implementing AI in education is both very similar to earlier challenges of ...
2026-08-15 10:08:01

Caribbean Futures Forum Charts A Path Towards A Region Free From Violence
(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank), UN Women Caribbean and the University of the West Indies – Cave Hill have joined forces to ...
2026-08-15 10:08:01

St Lucia Taiwan Funds Referenced In Letters Regarding SSDF Cheque Scandal, Police Investigation
(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) Republished Linkedin August 8, 2026 Highlights Sources tell Caribbean News Global (CNG) that current letters, public protest and advocacy, independent ...
2026-08-15 10:08:01

New Ebola Vaccine Trial Launches As Outbreak Spreads In DR Congo
(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) NEW YORK, USA – Results may be months away, but efforts are advancing towards enhanced treatment and the world's first vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, ...
2026-08-15 10:08:00

Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Hits Energy, Fertiliser And Industrial Trade
(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) NEW YORK, USA – Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the vulnerability of global trade to a single maritime chokepoint, with early data showing sharp ...
2026-08-15 10:08:00

SSDF Audit Outstanding For [Last] 7 Years
(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) Republished Linkedin August 11, 2026 T he last time Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) produced an audited statement was 2017/18 financial year, and ...
2026-08-15 10:07:59

$88 Million Verdict In First Federal Covidien Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trial
(MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) $88 Million Verdict in First Federal Covidien Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trial Highest Compensatory Mesh Verdict in United States History August 15, 2026 9:44 AM EDT | Source: ...
2026-08-15 10:04:37

The Countdown Is On: Whipnash Hummer EV Giveaway Charges Toward August 31 Finale
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Eligible entrants still have time to build their entry totals for a prize package featuring a 2025 Hummer EV 3X Pickup, a VIP trip to Nashville and ...
2026-08-15 10:02:15

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors With Losses On Their Investment In DNOW Inc. Of Class Action Lawsuit And Upcoming Deadlines DNOW
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against DNOW Inc. (–DNOW– or the–Company–) (NYSE: ...
2026-08-15 10:02:14

Vissel Kobe And Micware Announce Joint Venture Utilizing“Prespot,” An Indoor Digital Twin Experience Service For Stadiums
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) A service designed to enhance the spectator experience at J. League club Vissel Kobe's home games by providing support-from seat selection to navigation within the ...
2026-08-13 02:01:46

Solar A/S: No. 12 2026 All Key Markets Returned To Growth, Outlook Reconfirmed
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) All key markets and main segments returned to growth in Q2, delivering positive adjusted organic growth. Major investment programmes have now largely been ...
2026-08-13 02:01:46

Interim Report Q2 2026
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Interim Report for the 2nd Quarter 2026 for A.P. M–ller - M–rsk A/S is hereby enclosed. CEO of A.P. M–ller - M–rsk A/S, Vincent Clerc, states: The second ...
2026-08-13 02:01:46

Upgrade Of Guidance For Full Year 2026
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) ANNOUNCEMENT A.P. M–ller - M–rsk A/S – Upgrade of guidance for full year 2026 Guidance for full year 2026 Based on the actual performance in the second ...
2026-08-13 02:01:46

“Work-Life Balance Is One Of The Positive Sides”: Woman Shares How She Spends Weekends In America, Post Sparks Debate
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) For many people, weekends are an opportunity to step away from work and make time for hobbies, travel or simply enjoy the outdoors. Social media user Sonal Chaudhary recently ...
2026-08-12 02:30:25

AB Akola Group Investor Webinar On 12M FY 2025/2026 Results 20 August
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) AB Akola Group, company code: 148030011, address of the head office: Subaciaus str. 5, LT-01302 Vilnius, Lithuania. AB Akola Group invites shareholders, investors, ...
2026-08-12 02:16:27

Circus shut down
The circus may be in town, but Barbadians will have to wait a bit longer to see it. The Suarez Circus, called Mexico’s biggest circus, was temporarily shut down yesterday, just a day after its grand opening near the Belle Junction, St Michael. Twenty years since its last appearance on these shores, it has been [...] The post Circus shut down appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-10 20:12:29

Haymans Market receives Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for second consecutive year
HAYMANS MARKET is proud to announce that it has once again been recognised with a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, earning the distinction for 2026 and marking the second consecutive year the market has received this prestigious recognition. The award places Haymans Market among the top ten per cent of attractions worldwide on Tripadvisor, based on [...] The post Haymans Market receives Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for second consecutive year appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-10 19:16:47

BZAI Investors Have Opportunity To Lead Blaize Holdings, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed By The Rosen Law Firm
(MENAFN - PR Newswire) NEW YORK., Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities ...
2026-08-09 18:01:36

NCF: Crop Over was successful
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF chief executive officer Carol Roberts said the Foundation was pleased with the response to this year’s festival, which included the return of Cohobblopot, large costumes to the Grand Kadooment presentation, Pic O De [...] The post NCF: Crop Over was successful appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-09 17:10:10

Barbadian trio advances to World Under-20 semis
Three Barbadians advanced to the semifinals of their respective events as the World Under-20 Athletics Championships continued in Oregon on Thursday. CARIFTA Games gold medallist Shamari Greenidge-Lewis clocked 46.34 seconds... The post Barbadian trio advances to World Under-20 semis appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 14:15:08

Beneficial ownership law ‘aims to streamline compliance’
A newly passed law on beneficial ownership will not require businesses to submit additional information but will centralise and streamline data already collected under existing rules, Senator Lisa Cummins told... The post Beneficial ownership law ‘aims to streamline compliance’ appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 14:00:36

Netball boss gives revamped season passing grade
After the unavailability of indoor facilities forced a number of changes to this year’s league season, Barbados Netball Association President Nisha Craigwell, said players and administrators have continued to press... The post Netball boss gives revamped season passing grade appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 13:45:57

Assault case transferred to Holetown court
A Cave Hill man accused of assault has been granted bail and will have his case heard in Holetown after appearing in a Bridgetown court. Tre Tykel Worrell appeared in... The post Assault case transferred to Holetown court appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 13:30:29

More squash success at CAC Games
The Barbados men’s doubles squash team booked a place in the semifinals at the Central American and Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic on Thursday. The latest success follows in... The post More squash success at CAC Games appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 13:15:39

West’s winning ways
Challenging is how veteran bandleader Betty West described getting her band ICONS of Crop Over ready and on the road for Grand Kadooment 2026. At the end of the island’s... The post West’s winning ways appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 13:00:27

Convicted pair offer compensation to injured victim
A man and a woman convicted of seriously injuring a man at the Princess Alice Bus Terminal have indicated their willingness to compensate him as the High Court prepares for... The post Convicted pair offer compensation to injured victim appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 12:45:45

Fire destroys Hopewell home as firefighters avert spread to nearby houses
Firefighters prevented a potentially devastating spread after a fierce blaze destroyed a wooden dwelling in Hopewell, Christ Church, on Wednesday evening, with nearby homes narrowly spared in what officials described... The post Fire destroys Hopewell home as firefighters avert spread to nearby houses appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 12:30:24

New draw for Barbados Road Tennis Open
Organisers of the Barbados Road Tennis Open have announced that the official competition draw, completed on Wednesday, August 5, has been scrapped due to a technical error. As a result,... The post New draw for Barbados Road Tennis Open appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-07 12:15:31

Walters pushes flexible work week
The debate on the Protection of Wages Bill in the Senate has prompted opposition senator Ryan Walters to call for greater flexibility for workers outside of the rigid 40-hour work... The post Walters pushes flexible work week appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-06 12:15:16

Trump në takimin me donatorët: Duhet të zgjedhim Vance në zgjedhjet presidenciale të vitit 2028, do ta mbështes
Presidenti i SHBA-së, Donald Trump, u ka thënë privatisht donatorëve se dëshiron që zëvendëspresidenti JD Vance të fitojë zgjedhjet presidenciale të vitit 2028, duke sinjalizuar gatishmëri për ta mbështetur atë, raportoi të......
2026-08-06 12:04:14

Several Barbadians in action as the CAC Games continue
Barbadian sprinter Kelia Bentham booked her place in the women’s 200 metres final with a season’s best performance as the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games continued in the Dominican... The post Several Barbadians in action as the CAC Games continue appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-06 12:00:13

Concern over jail for regulatory breaches
Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge is questioning why non-violent regulatory offences are increasingly being made punishable by imprisonment. She said such penalties were not necessary considering that the offences to which they were attached did not involve violence or threats to public safety. Goodridge raised her concerns yesterday during debate on the Protection of Wages Bill, [...] The post Concern over jail for regulatory breaches appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-06 12:00:00

Cuba: What does Trump really want?
🇨🇺 Cuba is facing its worst economic and social crisis in decades while Washington is piling on sanctions and increasing pressure on the regime like never before. 🇺🇸 Why now? What’s really driving Trump’s interest in the island? And how far would the United States be prepared to go? ➡️ Find out in our latest long-form analysis on the France 24 English YouTube channel.
2026-08-06 11:56:56

Americans ordered to pay compensation after automart scrap
Two American visitors have been ordered to pay compensation after assaulting a security guard and damaging property at a Wildey service station. Shawn Shakeel Shepherd, 33, a home health aide... The post Americans ordered to pay compensation after automart scrap appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-08-06 11:45:02

WI miss out on series win
West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily win the second Test match by eight wickets, with a day to spare, yesterday. The result on a wearing surface at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad meant Pakistan ended their eight-match [...] The post WI miss out on series win appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-08-06 11:00:00