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Historic genocide case heard in Barbados Supreme Court: Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration demands accountability over Gaza atrocities
In a landmark moment for regional justice and international law, the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration (CMPI) has filed a powerful legal challenge before the Supreme Court of Barbados, calling for urgent national action in response to...

Court blocks Barbados men’s team from golf championships
Controversy has struck the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships, being played at the Barbados Golf Club in Durants, Christ Church. A court injunction has been filed against the Barbados men’s team, and they can no longer take part in the...

USA shock Jamaica, Barbados begin title defence in winning fashion, T&T tops US-2
BASSETERRE – Jamaica was upset by USA in the opening round of the Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 50-over Championships, while defending champions Barbados made light work of Guyana to register a comprehensive victory St Kitts on...

Builder who won £1million on lottery scratchcard swaps his forklift for a Range Rover Sport and books holiday to Barbados
By NOOR QURASHI Published: 07:10 EDT, 4 July 2025 | Updated: 07:10 EDT, 4 July 2025 A builder from Norwich has swapped his forklift for a Range Rover Sport after winning £1million on a National Lottery scratchcard. Adam Lopez, 39, said he 'stopped...
CARIBBEAN-FINANCE-Barbados to host regional risk conference
CRICKET-U19-LEAD USA shock Jamaica, Barbados begin title defence in winning fashion

Cricket : Barbados, Trinbago and USA Teams Make Solid Starts in Windies Under-19 Tournament
The 2025 Windies under-19 cricket tournament, bowled off at various venues across the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, on Thursday, 3rd July. At the Et Willet Park in Nevis, Barbados easily defeated Guyana Summarised scores: Barbados v Guyana...
Barbados trails behind Puerto Rico in golf champions
Rain affected play on Day Two of the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships at Barbados Golf Club in Durants, Christ Church. In the ladies’ team tournament, Barbados have moved from third to second with a second round so far of five-over-par after...

Guyana thrashed by holders Barbados in opener
Joshua Dorne CWI U-19 50-Over Guyana’s campaign in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars U-19 50-Over Championship commenced in the worst possible manner as they lost by a staggering 140 runs to defending champion Barbados yesterday. Set an...
BARBADOS-FINANCE-New report says Babados financial system remains resilient

‘Barbados’ financial system remains resilient’
Barbados’ financial system remains resilient, underpinned by strong capital and liquidity buffers, despite heightened global and domestic risks. This is according to Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Alwyn Jordan. He adds that the...

Candidates Gear Up to Replace Conde Riley as Barbados Cricket President
A new president of Barbados Cricket will soon be elected as Conde Riley announced that he’ll relinquish the post of president. Riley is a retired investment banker. He is a highly respected administrator of three decades’ experience and director...

Jamaican relay teams aim to qualify for World Champs at inaugural Barbados Grand Prix
Jamaican relay teams which have not yet qualified for the upcoming World Athletics Championships will get another chance to do so at this weekend's inaugural Barbados Grand Prix at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex in Bridgetown. The men's 4x100 and...

Barbados Crop Over will get all jumpin’
Next week Barbados moves into its most entertaining part of the year through its Crop Over Festival. This electrifying festival, which dates back to the island’s sugarcane plantation era, has evolved into a world-renowned celebration of music,...

JAAA names relay squads for Barbados Grand Prix as teams chase World Championships qualification
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has named three relay teams to compete at the inaugural Barbados Grand Prix in Bridgetown on Saturday, with two of the squads aiming to secure qualification for the World Athletics...
CRICKET-WIS/AUS-Second Test preview – Battle shifts to Grenada after Barbados chaos

Decent work country programme a ‘critical’ pillar
Barbados must embrace policy coherence, support for enterprise and stronger data-driven planning to build the resilience needed for a sustainable future. That’s according to Minister of Labour Colin Jordan, who was addressing stakeholders...

Bridgetown breakwater project nears completion
415 Barbados’ US$15 million Bridgetown breakwater restoration project is in its final phase and slated for completion next month, marking a significant step in strengthening the island’s climate resilience and revitalising its fisheries sector...

Barbados deal to unlock ocean energy potential
Barbados has taken a major step toward sustainable energy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Barbados Investment & Development Corporation (BIDC) and climate tech firm Global OTEC. The agreement, signed at the UN...

Is this the Caribbean's best golfing destination? Apes Hill in Barbados is golfing perfection from its stunning villas to its iconic Championship Course
Barbados is a golfer's paradise. Best known for its hospitable and welcoming people, stunning sandy beaches and tropical wildlife, golf has played a huge role in this beautiful island's heritage. It is thought that the sport was first played on...