Five entries for Bajan trainer Saffie Jr this weekend
Championship Meet leading trainer Saffie Joseph Jr has five mounts in action this weekend, as the $75,000 Sunshine Classic and the Sunshine Filly & Mare Turf both come off Saturday at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, USA. The 37-year-old Barbadian has entered the trio of Souper Watson, racing first off a $25,000 claim December […]
Bayley Alley residents speak out about water woes
Several residents in St George’s Bayley Alley community have been suffering from a lack of running water in their homes for decades, forcing them to rely on neighbours or a communal tank to meet their basic needs. The despondent residents said they were tired of living without access to a reliable water supply and […]
Govt touts cotton revival with new plan
Barbados is set to breathe new life into one of its oldest cash crops, West Indian Sea Island Cotton, with a new plan agreed upon by government and private stakeholders, Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir said Friday. The plan will see harvesting start between February and March. But Weir insisted that the private sector must […]
Officials sound alarm over invasive pest risks
Barbados faces environmental and trade risks if invasive species infiltrate the island due to lapses in import protocols, officials warned on Friday. Acting Chief Agricultural Officer Michael James urged residents to follow the appropriate channels when bringing items into the country. “Insects, pests, and diseases don’t need passports or clearance from customs. They arrive where […]
#BTEditorial – Commission meeting reveals more situational awareness than assumed
If some Barbadians have lost their voice and desire to speak out about matters about which they are concerned, there is a growing number that has decidedly demonstrated they will not be placating the establishment. There is no doubt that many citizens have tuned out or displayed a frustratingly low level of interest in social […]
‘Pirate’ vans spark insurance warnings
Insurers on Friday advised commuters not to use ‘pirate’ public service vehicles (PSVs), while licensed operators have warned of an all-out war between registered and unregistered vehicles. The insurance companies are adamant that commuters who are injured or suffer loss in an accident while riding pirate vehicles will not be compensated. President of the General […]
Special feats for UWI and Empire: BCA promotion and relegation – Part 2
In 14 seasons of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) promotion and relegation system, University of West (UWI) and Empire are the only teams boasting of winning as many as seven matches in a season en route to capturing the Championship. Promotion/relegation was implemented in 2009 with 16 teams (there were no competitions in 2020 […]
CPL to return in August, CWI confirms
The 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will take place from Thursday, August 14th to Sunday, September 21st. This window has been agreed between CPL and Cricket West Indies (CWI) and once again there will be no clash with West Indies international matches. Seeking to unseat first-time champions the Saint Lucia Kings in […]
Stakeholders demand halt to burial ground project after graves damaged
The construction of a heritage project by the state-owned tourism developer has led to the desecration of graves at the Newton Enslaved Burial Ground in Christ Church, sparking outrage among spiritual leaders, historians and academics. The site, believed to be the largest communal enslaved burial ground in the Western Hemisphere, has suffered significant damage, […]