Panama welcomes new ambassador from Barbados

Barbados’ new Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, Amanda Martinez, has presented her credentials to Panama’s President, José Raúl Mulino. During the official ceremony at the Palacio de las Garzas on July 23rd, Ambassador Martinez presented her letters of …

BASKETBALL-BARBADOS-Bajans to contest 2027 FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers following USVI’s withdrawal

How Barbados became a republic (Part 1 of 3)

37 The court case   I decided to write my evidence-based witness account on how Barbados became a republic to fill the knowledge-gap in this current misinformation age. This first of three articles describes the court case. Republic minus 65 days: On …

An Irish business titan’s bold bet on Barbados

424 Neville Isdell could have chosen anywhere in the world to call home. With residences in Cape Town and Atlanta already under his belt, the Irish businessman—best known as the former chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company—found himself drawn instead …

Barbados scores mini football pitches from FIFA

43 Barbados is poised to receive two new mini-pitches courtesy of world football’s governing body FIFA, following high-level talks between Minister of Sport Charles Griffith, Barbados Football Association (BFA) officials, and FIFA’s Caribbean …

CARIBBEAN-ENERGY – CDB secures landmark Green Climate Fund resources for Barbados, Belize, Jamaica

Barbados renews commitment to fighting human trafficking

The Barbados Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling human trafficking, aligning with global efforts to dismantle criminal networks that profit from exploitation and human suffering. - Advertisement - In a statement marking World Day Against …

SFD signs $92mn development loan agreements with Barbados

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed two development loan agreements with the Government of Barbados, with a total value of approximately $92.7 million. The loan agreements will contribute to financing development projects in the sectors of …

Bowens to captain Barbados U-17

Gadson Bowens will captain the Barbados under-17 team in the upcoming CWI Rising Stars 2-day and 50 over tournaments. Bowens was recently on the Barbados team that won the under-19 regional crown. Other members of the team are Kelani Clarke, Kemar Dixon, R …

St. Philip honours 24 with Pride of Barbados Award

Twenty-four Barbadians, including two from the diaspora, have been presented with the Pride of Barbados Award as part of the St. Philip We Gatherin’ 2025 initiative. After presenting awardees with their medals during the ceremony which took place at State …