Overturned truck causes traffic back-up
An overturned truck near the Norman Niles Roundabout has caused a back up of traffic. Police are on the scene investigating. The post Overturned truck causes traffic back-up appeared first on nationnews.com.
CWI hits players with pay cuts on eve of series in India
On the eve of their upcoming series in India, West Indies cricketers have been hit with the news that they will face pay cuts. The Windies arrived in the south Indian town of Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday morning and are preparing for the first match on Sunday afternoon. NATIONNEWS understands Cricket West Indies (CWI) delivered the […]
Pete Russell to step down as CPL Chief Executive Officer
Pete Russell is set to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Premier league following the end of the 2026 season. The organization made the bombshell announcement on Thursday morning, following the recent tournament which saw the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons win the final at Kensington Oval. The news came […]
Venezuela declares Trinidad PM persona grata
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is to pay an official visit to Venezuela after she held a “cordial working meeting” on Wednesday with acting Venezuelan President, Delcy Rodríguez that both parties say heralds “the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations”. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st […]
Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting
Andy Burnham has hailed a deal between Denmark and the US to “strengthen security in the Arctic” after the two countries resolved a months-long feud over Greenland. The UK prime minister and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen “welcomed the US’s commitment to the region” in a call on Sunday morning, Downing Street said. Nato previously […]
Stage set for grand finale
The end is nigh and tonight a thrilling grand finale is on the cards for the climax of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which has provided non-stop entertainment from start to finish. Two teams who picked up momentum throughout the tournament and who now have supreme confidence and laser focus will lock horns […]
Reparations ‘more than money’
Reparations for the transatlantic slave trade must be understood as far more than a financial settlement, Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM David Commissiong told delegates at the third CARICOM Reparations Conference Friday, instead describing the movement as a 21st Century campaign for the full redemption of African people worldwide. Reflecting on why 12 years had passed […]
Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ at first show since Macklemore controversy
Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for making “mistakes”as he opened his first show since Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. The singer began his concert in Philadelphia by addressing the controversy that has since engulfed the tour and prompted all of his support acts to quit. “I never […]
US$144m savings boost for Barbados
Barbados has secured more than US$144 million in fiscal savings through innovative debtfor- nature and debt-forclimate transactions, creating financial room for major investments in water security, sewage modernisation, coastal resilience and protection of the island’s marine ecosystems. Donna Wellington, chief country and commercial officer at CIBC Caribbean, said the Barbados transactions demonstrated how financial innovation […]
de Peiza demits CTUSAB post
Dennis de Peiza has demitted the office of General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados after 24 years. Yesterday it was announced in a press release that his departure had taken effect from Thursday. de Peiza did not seek reelection at the recently concluded 31st Biennial Delegates Conference of […]