11-year-old secures medal, national record at swim championship
Eleven-year-old national swimmer Aliyah Greaves won a silver medal at the XXXVI Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCAN) Championship on Tuesday, extending Barbados’ medal count to three. It was a good effort from Greaves in the Girls 11-12 50m backstroke (31.93 seconds), falling just short of the number one spot held by Fernanda […]
CSOS repeat as Open Masters Hockey League Cup winners
The Combermere School Old Scholars (CSOS) Hockey Club emerged victorious in the 2024 Open Masters League, capturing the title in their last match of the season against All Stars Sports and Social Club at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex on Tuesday night. Though it was a league competition, the match could have been considered a […]
Salt In West Indies Wounds
West Indies hosted England at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Wednesday evening, the opening match of the Super Eights phase of the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup for these familiar foes. After going through the group stages unbeaten, including a record-setting victory on this ground two days ago, the regional side turned in a […]
Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88
Actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don’t Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness. His son, Kiefer, announced his father’s death in a statement. “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important […]
Facilitating trade with Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recently held its third trade and investment conference in the Bahamas with a key focus on encouraging trade between Caribbean firms and their counterparts from the African continent. The proverbial question on the lips of many, whispered at the sidelines of the conference, was the practicality in forging meaningful partnerships […]
India win toss and batting vs Afghanistan
India won the toss and batting and decided to bat against Afghanistan in their Group 1 match of the Super Eight in the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup this morning at Kensington Oval. Squad: AFGHANISTAN: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Noor Ahmad, […]
Business leaders sure of economic upswing but cite high costs
Business leaders are confident about the island’s post-COVID economic recovery, but bemoan high costs of living and operating, a comprehensive economic outlook survey by the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has revealed. The survey, conducted with professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY) Caribbean, sought the perspectives of C-suite executives, including CEOs, […]
Retirement planning needs boost, say experts
Concerns have been raised about the need to improve retirement planning and financial literacy in Barbados, wealth managers have warned. Peter Arender, Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer of Fortress Fund Managers Ltd, told journalists at a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, that more needs to be done to wean citizens off relying solely on […]
Rude Boy brand makes waves
The popular Rude Boy ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage and tonic wine has unveiled its ambassadors for 2024. Gabriela Barrera, the marketing manager with Rude Boy Drinks Global, recently announced Mole, Walkes and Grateful Co. as the local entertainers who will help push the brand, as she noted the commitment to cultural engagement through partnerships with local […]
SMS win one, lose one as netball competition continues
The St Michael School (SMS) dominated on their home court and whipped the ladies from Coleridge and Parry 6-1 in Wednesday’s action in the First Form Division of the Dasani Powerade Barbados Secondary Schools’ Netball Competition. SMS goal attack Shakyra Green was the lead shooter, scoring five goals from 10 attempts. Sierra Burrowes scored the […]