Fans flying in to feast on reggae

A significant number of visitors will be flying to the island to attend the Barbados Reggae Weekend. Festival director Ryan Brathwaite recently shared that outlook as they prepared to host three events, Legends of Reggae Show, Showdown and Reggae in the …

Carifta coach: Overseas recruitment needed

Go on a recruitment drive for overseas-based athletes who have Barbadian parents. That’s the plea from Bryan Holder, head coach of the Barbados’ CARIFTA Games’ track and field team, which gained 14 medals – one gold, five silver and eight bronze – over …

Don’t even dream about complainant, accused warned

Burglary accused Ross Kashka Haynes was advised not to even “dream about” the complainant in his matter. Haynes, 23, of Evergreen Close, Hillbury, Workman’s, St George, returned to the District “A” Magistrates’ Court No. 2 on Wednesday after being remanded …

Mum seeking $25 000 for daughter’s surgery

In a poignant appeal for assistance, Keritha Gittens is confronting the arduous challenge of covering the medical costs for her 23-year-old daughter Kerishaw Gittens, who suffers from Grave’s disease – a rare autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland …

Dangerous wall taken down

The wall near Margaret Terrace, Pine Gardens, St Michael, is no more. On Thursday, a crew from the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) quickly took it apart and carried pieces away. The work started around noon after a short delay waiting for a truck to …

Pope Francis reaches final resting place as 250,000 attend funeral service

A “simplified” ceremony for the late Pope Francis concluded at the Vatican on Saturday, with more than 250,000 mourners in attendance. His coffin has now arrived in Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, where he will be entombed in the gold basilica, …

ZR crashes near St Lawrence

Proud parents show support

Long before 12-year-old Kaija Eastmond surged ahead of the field to claim gold in the 50-metre backstroke on the opening day of the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Trinidad and Tobago, her father, Jamar, had his phone poised and recording. Clad in …

Anthony Catwell granted bail following court appearance

Anthony Catwell, who is facing multiple drug-related charges, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Magistrates Court today, where he pleaded not guilty. Catwell was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 Barbados currency with one …

Praise for 32 medals

Barbados’ swimming contingent wrapped up the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago, with an impressive haul of 32 medals. And team manager Kay Chandler couldn’t be happier, declaring the campaign a resounding success. “I think …