Weymouth Wales hold top spot, Brittons Hill second in BFA Premier League
Weymouth Wales continues to lead the Barbados Football Association(BFA) Premier League standings, but Brittons Hill, with a 4-1 win over Pride of Gall Hill, have surged into second position with a hat-trick from striker Corey Hoyte. After three thrilling games on Saturday at the BFA home base at the Technical Centre in Wildey, the University […]
Six medals for Barbados at Carifta Aquatics
Barbados earned three gold medals and two silvers on the opening day of the XXXVIII Carifta Aquatic Championships at the National Aquatic Centre in Couva, Trinidad & Tobago. The Bajan swimmers produced outstanding career-best performances on the first night of finals. Kaija Eastmond starred with two podium-topping finishes in the 11-12 girls. The Pirates swimmer […]
Man shot and robbed
One man was shot and robbed on Saturday night at Parish Land, Christ Church. The man was reportedly sitting outside under a streetlight at around 9:35 p.m. when he was approached by a masked man armed with a firearm. The assailant demanded that he hand over the jewelry he was wearing and shot him before […]
Oistins Fish Festival opens with vibrant cultural display
Under the theme Catch De Culture, the Oistins Fish Festival officially opened on Saturday evening with a vibrant parade that captured the essence of Barbadian culture. Creating a spectacle for those who lined the streets, members of Dancin’ Africa donned costumes depicting the Oistins seascape, the Barbadian tradition of kite flying, and paid homage to […]
Jordan: Disability Rights Act could be strengthened if employers fail to comply
Labour Minister Colin Jordan says the government will consider amending the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act if employers fail to provide members of that community with fair employment opportunities. He gave the assurance yesterday as he, along with member of parliament Edmund Hinkson, joined representatives of disabled organisations across Barbados in a service at […]
Silver and two bronze for Barbados on opening day of CARIFTA 2025
Barbados ended the first day of the 2025 CARIFTA Games with three medals—one silver and two bronze—thanks to standout performances in the high jump and 400m events at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago. The country’s first medal came in the morning session from Shania Mottley in the Under-17 Girls high jump. The […]