BFA announces realignment
The local governing body for football on Thursday announced the realignment of its administration. The Barbados Football Association (BFA) issued a press release to herald the appointments of new general secretary Ashley Scott-Williams, head coach Kent Hall, and communications director Amy Goulding. Following the election of a new executive board earlier this year, BFA President […]
Concacaf partners with PIF
The Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, has announced a multi-year partnership with Concacaf that will support their shared ambition to grow football at every level of the game in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Per their statement, the partnership will support the growth of the sport at all […]
A tough tail and poor WI batting spoil fairytale start in Guyana
Shamar Joseph has been feted and celebrated in his native Guyana, across the Caribbean, and beyond, since his magical international debut in January of this year. The 24-year-old former security guard ripped through Australia at the Gabba. He was named player of the series, and was handed ICC Men’s Player of the Month honours, the […]
Masters on tour in England
AMAAS Sporting Services Barbados Masters are presently visiting England and Wales for a series of cricket matches, with four fixtures done and dusted. On Wednesday, rain forced a no result between the Bajan veteranas and Broomleys in the fourth match of their tour of the United Kingdom. Broomley were dismissed for 167 in 35.5 overs. […]
Celebrating Panama Day
In August 2014 in recognition of the contribution of Barbadians to the construction of the Panama Canal, the Cabinet of Barbados declared August 15th to be celebrated as Panama Day. When appointed as the first resident ambassador of the Republic of Panama to Barbados, I began researching the island nation, the region, and our shared […]
Culture leaders challenge Govt’s view of Crop Over success
The success of the Crop Over festival remains a key issue of debate as differing assessments emerge in the wake of its 50th anniversary. Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for culture, Has praised this year’s festival, citing, citing large crowds, economic benefits, and a showcase of the island’s […]
Confessed drug addict jailed for shoplifting
Well known thief Bertram Russell Lynch blamed his criminal ways on a “serious cocaine” habit for which he said he needed help. The 61-year-old Bank Hall Cross Road resident made the plea as he explained to Magistrate Angela Knight on Thursday why he stole three bottles of lotion and two tubs of cream from Ampoung […]
Home help faces nearly 100 fraud charges, bailed
A fraud investigation has landed a home help/auxiliary nurse before the courts on 97 counts of obtaining money from a senior couple’s chequing account over several months. Lashanna Monisa Bowman, 33, a Guyanese national who resides in Howell’s Cross Road, Ivy pleaded not guilty to all charges when she appeared before Magistrate Angela Knight with […]
Garbage pledge: PM vows action on collection woes
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has acknowledged ongoing difficulties with garbage collection across Barbados, partially attributing the problem to delays in the delivery of new sanitation trucks amid global supply chain disruptions. Speaking at a Parish Speaks town hall meeting in St Andrew, Mottley addressed mounting complaints from residents about irregular collection schedules, which have led […]
‘Big oil must pay for climate resilience’
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds has reiterated his call for increased private sector investment in global resilience initiatives, with a particular focus on developing nations. Speaking at the Caribbean climate resilience event at the Hilton Resort, Symmonds emphasised that traditional funding sources, including state partnerships and conventional financiers, were no longer […]