The Power of Unity in Sports: A Closer Look at the Athlete’s Role
Cherita Odell, a former Olympian and current sports commentator, delivered a thought-provoking speech at the official opening ceremony for the fourth edition of Barbados Olympic Association’s (BOA) National Session for Young Participants at the Barbados Beach Club. “The Olympics were a life-changing experience. It was an honour to represent my country and compete against the […]
Thousands without power as Ernesto makes landfall in Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and strong winds Saturday, leaving much of the British Atlantic Ocean territory without power, with meteorologists warning of a dangerous storm surge and floods. The hurricane, which hit Puerto Rico earlier this week, made landfall at 5:30 a.m. local time packing maximum sustained winds of 85 miles (137 […]
South Africa take control after second day
South Africa have amassed a lead of 239 runs over the West Indies after the second day of the second Test in Georgetown, Guyana on Friday. With three days remaining in the contest, the visitors are primed to push for a victory, which would see them win the two-match series. Thanks to half centuries from […]
The Calypsonian as an ally of Labour
Calypso music is known to be a traditional aspect of the Caribbean culture and heritage. This music has been associated with the days of slavery, at which time the enslaved who were voiceless, used the medium of calypso to express their feelings. History has recorded that modern calypso began in the 19th century, and particularly […]
One Movement returning to Barbados
The 2024 edition of the One Movement Contest is scheduled to be held next weekend in Barbados. The skating extravaganza, which will once more feature local and regional athletes, will come off on Kaitif Skatepark at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, August 23-25. The event begins at 4:00 pm each day, under the auspices […]
Rain continues to disrupt BRTO
The 2024 Barbados Road Tennis Open continued to be plagued by rain as the Round of 64 matches were scheduled to resume on Thursday at the Dover Courts. Despite the interruptions, a few matches were able to reach completion. Dario Hinds, the man known as CR7, secured his spot in the Round of 32 with […]
Greaves, Depeiza bent on improving BCA
Re-elected directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Pedro Greaves and Clement Anthony Depeiza, have expressed thanks to members for their support while looking forward to making the Association stronger. At the 22nd Annual Special Meeting of Members on Wednesday at Combermere School, there were five contenders for two positions as directors. Greaves gained 101 […]
PSVs threaten to withdraw rural services over road conditions
Private operators of public service vehicles (PSVs) are threatening to pull their buses from certain rural districts, citing dangerously poor road conditions. This comes as the state-owned Transport Board already faces criticism for major service disruptions on rural routes. Roy Raphael, chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), told Barbados TODAY: “The roads […]
N E W S E X T R A
News broke early Friday morning that Dr Ronnie Yearwood, president of the Democratic Labour Party, and general secretary Steve Blackett had been expelled by the party’s General Council when it met on Thursday. In interview with Barbados TODAY Dr Yearwood shared his thoughts on its implications for both the party and the broader political landscape […]
Move to mix robotics, renewable energy into schools
Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa Cummins has proposed the development of an educational programme combining robotics and renewable energy for schools across Barbados. The initiative, which would require collaboration with the Ministry of Education, was announced during Senator Cummins’s tour of a camp at the St Michael School on Friday. She emphasised […]