Sports
November 2, 2023
Barbados Eliminated from CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup Qualifiers with 4-2 Defeat to Bermuda
Barbados is eliminated from the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup qualifiers after a 4-2 defeat to Bermuda. Bermuda remains at the top of Group C with 10 points. St. Vincent and the Grenadines also faced elimination with a 4-0 defeat to the Dominican Republic.
November 2, 2023
Barbadian Serena Bryan Advances to J60 ITF Junior Girls Tennis Doubles Final alongside Partner Jordane Dookie
Serena Bryan and Jordane Dookie emerge victorious in the J60 ITF junior girls tennis doubles, advancing to the finals. Bryan also reached the quarter-finals in singles.
November 1, 2023
Barbados Lady Tridents Suffer Defeat to Bermuda in Concacaf W Gold Cup Clash
The Barbados Lady Tridents suffered a 4-2 defeat to Bermuda in their Concacaf W Gold Cup Group C clash, with Bermuda dominating early on and securing victory.
November 1, 2023
Barbados Pride's Zachary McCaskie Smashes Maiden List A Hundred as Team Secures Victory over CCC in Regional Super50 Cup
Zachary McCaskie's maiden List A century powered Barbados Pride to a 48-run victory over CCC, securing their position in the Final Four of the Regional Super50 Cup.
October 31, 2023
Government Secures BDS $50 Million Loan to Renovate Kensington Oval for 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
The government plans to borrow BDS $50 million from Afreximbank to renovate Kensington Oval for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with a focus on developing cricket and other sports in the region. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley expressed gratitude for the loan at the ACTIF23.
October 30, 2023
Lionel Messi Wins Record Eighth Ballon d'Or, Jude Bellingham Receives Kopa Trophy
Lionel Messi wins the Men's Ballon d'Or for an eighth time, beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Messi is recognized for his World Cup victory with Argentina and his success with Inter Miami. Cristiano Ronaldo, however, was not named on the shortlist.
October 30, 2023
FIFA Bans Former Spanish Soccer Federation President for Misconduct at Women’s World Cup Final
Former president of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, has been banned from the sport for three years by FIFA for misconduct at the Women's World Cup final. He forcibly kissed a player, and is also under criminal investigation in Spain.
October 29, 2023
Barbados Lady Tridents Stage Spirited Second-Half Comeback for 1-1 Draw with Bermuda Lady Warriors in Concacaf W Gold Cup Qualifier
"Barbados Lady Tridents and Bermuda Lady Warriors battle to a 1-1 draw in a spirited match, showcasing a strong comeback from the Tridents in the second half. (NM)"
October 28, 2023
Barbadian Jockeys Deliver Wins at Woodbine Race Track in Canada
Four Barbadian jockeys, including Patrick Husbands, won three races at Woodbine race track. Husbands secured his 49th win of the season. Japanese rider Kazushi Kimura leads with 116 wins.
October 28, 2023
Barbados to Host 2024 National Senior Games with International Participants and Enhanced Accessibility
Barbados’ 2024 National Senior Games will welcome both local and international athletes, expanding the competition to include participants from outside the island. The Games will be held from May 18th to 20th at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex, coinciding with Whit Sunday and Whit Monday. Efforts will also be made to accommodate competitors with disabilities across 13 disciplines.
October 28, 2023
Barbados Holds Bermuda to 1-1 Draw in Concacaf Women's Gold Cup Qualification Encounter
The Lady Tridents held Bermuda to a 1-1 draw in their Concacaf Women's Gold Cup qualification match, with both teams scoring goals in the first and second halves.
October 28, 2023
Bajan Folk Brew and Independence Lighting Ceremony Expands to Children's Homes with New Corporate Sponsors
This year's Independence lighting ceremony will be even more special with the support of corporate sponsors, including Sagicor Life Inc. and CIBC First Caribbean, illuminating additional areas and children's homes.