Sports
August 25, 2023
Matilda Wins Midsummer Creole Classic by Two and a Quarter Lengths: Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders Association Raceday Preview
The top six finishers in this year's Derby, including Hot Stepper, Matilda, and Amaretta, compete in the Gone Platinum Handicap on Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders Association Raceday. Matilda carries the top weight and Hot Stepper is in top form.
August 25, 2023
Barbados' Sada Williams Aims to Break 49 Seconds in 400m at Paris Olympics
Sada Williams, Barbados' fastest female quarter-miler, aims to break the 49-second barrier and win silver or gold at the Paris Olympics next year after winning bronze at the World Championships. Coached by Stephen Francis, she takes pride in representing her country.
August 23, 2023
Defending Champions Deacons Suffer Weak Start in Senior Women's Knockout Volleyball Title Defense
Champions Deacons had a weak start in defending their senior women's knockout volleyball title, losing a close five-setter to Hill Road. Serving and attacking errors caused the match to be unpredictable.
August 23, 2023
West Indies and USA to Jointly Host 2024 T20 World Cup, Caribbean Premier League Highlights Importance of Regional Readiness
The West Indies and USA will jointly host the ICC's 2024 T20 World Cup next June. This year's Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has added significance as a major T20 tournament in the region before the World Cup, but it has faced challenges, including poor cricket standards and conflicts of interest with the head coach of the St Lucia Kings also serving as the West Indies head coach and selector. However, there have been standout performances from players like Roston Chase, Erin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Oshane Thomas, and Haydn Walsh, who could potentially contribute to the West Indies team's success. Moreover, emerging players like Kirk McKenzie and Jair McAllister are being closely watched.
August 22, 2023
Barbados Fails to Advance in CFU Girls' Under-14 Challenge after 2-1 Loss to Bermuda
Barbados' girls' U-14 soccer team's CFU Challenge journey ended in a 2-1 loss to Bermuda. After a win and a draw, the team needed a win or draw to advance.
August 22, 2023
Barbados' Top Female Quartermiler Sets National Record and Advances to Finals in Budapest
Barbados' top female quartermiler, Sada Williams, achieved a new national record and secured a spot in the finals of the women's 400 meters, positioning herself as a potential gold medalist in Budapest.
August 21, 2023
Sada Williams Sets New National Record at World Championships in Budapest | Latest News from Barbados
Sada Williams sets new records and emerges as a strong contender for the gold medal in the women's 400m at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, with an impressive time of 49.58 seconds.
August 21, 2023
Barbados Clinches West Indies Rising Stars Under-17 50-Over Title in Rain-Affected Final
Barbados won the West Indies Rising Stars Under-17 50-over title in a rain-affected tournament, edging out Trinidad and Tobago who finished second. Special performances came from Preston Clarke and Kyron King.
August 20, 2023
Spain Makes History with First Women's World Cup Win in Australia
Spain defies the odds and emerges victorious, beating England 1-0 to win the Women's World Cup for the first time. Remarkable achievement in light of a turbulent year.
August 20, 2023
Sada Williams Emerges as Barbados' Medal Hope at World Championship in Budapest
Barbadian sprinter Sada Williams has emerged as a medal hopeful at the World Championship in Budapest, showing strong performances and consistent form in the women's 400 meters.
August 20, 2023
Sada Williams Cruises into Semi-Finals at World Athletics Championship
Quarter-mile queen Sada Williams secures a spot in the women's 400m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, as two Barbadian male athletes are eliminated in the first round.
August 20, 2023
Barbados Hockey Festival 2022: Increased Participation and Excitement as Maple Returns, Two Venues Utilized
Former hockey champions Maple will compete in the 38th edition of the Barbados Hockey Festival alongside 29 other teams at the National Hockey Centre and Usain Bolt Complex. Increased participation has led to the use of two venues.