Sports
December 1, 2023
Barbados Lady Tridents Prepare for Last Group Match Against Bermuda: Aiming to End Campaign on a High Note
Barbados senior women's football team aims to end their Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note against the Dominican Republic in their penultimate group game.
December 1, 2023
President of Barbados Confers Order of the Freedom of Barbados on Kerryann Ifill
Barbados celebrates Independence Day with a parade at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. Prime Minister Mottley emphasizes the importance of upholding principles, social justice, and unity for continued growth and transformation.
November 30, 2023
Barbados Celebrates 57th Independence Anniversary at Usain Bolt Sports Complex
The Usain Bolt Sports Complex celebrates Barbados' 57th anniversary of independence. Prime Minister Mia Mottley emphasizes resilience, strength, and commitment to excellence and social unity.
November 30, 2023
Barbadian Wicket-Keeper/Batsman Shane Dowrich Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Barbadian Shane Dowrich has announced his retirement from international cricket. The West Indies squad for the upcoming CG United ODI Series against England will not name a replacement.
November 30, 2023
Barbados Honors Achievements at 57th Anniversary Independence Day Parade
Barbados celebrated its 57th Independence Anniversary with a parade and national awards ceremony at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. Honours were conferred on notable individuals, while the parade followed a new route. Prime Minister Mottley emphasized future goals in her address. Find more coverage online and in print.
November 30, 2023
Christ Church Foundation Cricketers Capture BCA Schools Under-19 Title with Captain Joshua Dorne's Heroics
Captain Joshua Dorne led Christ Church Foundation to a 44-run victory over Queen's College in the BCA Schools' Under-19 final, scoring an attractive 86 from 83 deliveries.
November 30, 2023
Reginald Farley, Dodridge Miller, and Kerryann Ifill Honored with Order of the Freedom of Barbados
Reginald Farley, Dodridge Miller, and Kerryann Ifill have been conferred the Order of the Freedom of Barbados, the highest national honor. They are recognized for their contributions to Barbados' development and various fields.
November 29, 2023
Bodie Tap to Face Tough Competition in the John B Simpson Memorial Classic at Garrison Savannah
Celebrate Barbados' 57 years of Independence with conkies and an exciting horse racing event at Garrison Savannah. Don't miss the feature race, John B Simpson Memorial Classic, with top contenders Bodie Tap and So Suave. Witness the clash of creole champions in the BTBA Breeders Classic.
November 29, 2023
Sports Illustrated Faces Controversy as AI-Generated Articles Published Under Fake Author Names: Internal Investigation Underway
Sports Illustrated articles generated by artificial intelligence and published under fake author names have been deleted, triggering an internal investigation by the publisher's owner, Arena Group, and the end of its partnership with Advon Commerce, the third-party company that licensed the content. The Sports Illustrated Union demanded adherence to basic journalistic standards.
November 28, 2023
Barbados Community College and Harrison College Reach Finals in NSC Under-19 Interschools Basketball Tournament
In a highly anticipated match, defending champions Barbados Community College (BCC) will face off against Harrison College (HC) in the Co-operators General Insurance NSC Under-19 Interschools basketball final on December 8. Both teams secured their places in the final with impressive victories in the semi-finals. HC defeated last year's finalist Queen's College 74-58, while BCC delivered a dominant 73-45 win over The Lodge School. HC's dynamic duo of Najiib Browne and Aaron Weatherhead played a pivotal role in their team's victory, combining for 44 points. Despite a strong performance from QC's Zane Gaskin, HC maintained a narrow lead throughout the game. In the fourth quarter, Browne's defense stifled QC, leading to HC's strong finish and a 21-8 scoring advantage in the final period. QC will now face The Lodge School for third place.
November 28, 2023
Formula 2 Racer Zane Maloney Crashes Out in Final Lap of Season-Ending Race
Zane Maloney's hopes for a strong finish in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 season were dashed as he crashed out in the final lap of the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi.
November 28, 2023
West Indies Lead Selector Calls for Fairer Revenue Distribution in International Cricket
Desmond Haynes, Lead selector of CWI Senior’s Men’s Selection Panel, expresses concern over the current revenue distribution model in international cricket, stating that West Indies needs more financial support for cricket development.