Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United States (US) and Canada weaponise tariffs in an historic trade war. After

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by SANDRA DOWNES A teacher has been charged with indecent assault of a teenage girl. Kerry Harvey Maxwell, 48, of No. 9 Pilllersdorf Development, St Michael, pleaded not guilty to

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Two political analysts have agreed that the public declaration of who is funding political parties is more important than the just released candidates spending. A published advertisement in last week’s

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President Trump on Monday nominated Kimberly Greenwood, the wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean countries. Kimberly Greenwood’s

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There are reports reaching The Nation of a road fatality in Crab Hill, St Lucy. More details as they come to hand. *** There are reports reaching The Nation of

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A Christ Church man charged with having BDS$237 500 worth of cannabis has been granted BDS$30 000 bail. Ishan Saquan Alleyne, 47, of Town House #8, Fordes Road, Clapham, Christ

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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing girl, Trinity Nakaya Jordan, 15, of 1A Field Road, Wildey, St Michael and who was last seen on Monday September

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Police have identified the victim of the fatal collision at Westmoreland, St James yesterday as 22-year-old Kahlil Nash of Cave Hill, St. Lucy. Reports indicate that a car and a

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Police have charged a St Michael man with having a firearm and six bullets on September 10, 2026. Shaquille Tremaine Layne, 32, of Ocean View Road, Spooners Hill, St Michael

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PARAMARIBO – The state-owned N.V. Grassalco is emerging as the front runner to provide Barbados with the supply of silica sand and stone to ease that country’s shortage in domestic supplies.

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