Sports
July 6, 2024
Barbadian Basketball Star Hason Ward Debuts with Sacramento Kings in NBA California Classic Summer League
Barbadian basketball player Hason Ward makes NBA debut with Sacramento Kings in California Classic Summer League, facing Lakers and LeBron James Jr. Also set for NBA2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas.
July 6, 2024
Chefette MudDogs June Safari Makes History with Record-Breaking Performances and Youngest Crew Victory
Leslie Alleyne and Chris O’Neal make history at Chefette MudDogs June Safari with first hat-trick of victories. Youngest crew, Charles Clarke and Austin Barber, win Class B. Barbados Rally Club's oldest event.
July 5, 2024
Analysis: Opposition Senator Questions Justification of $50 Million Government Spend on Hosting ICC Men's T20 World Cup Amidst Stable Visitor Arrivals
Opposition Senator Ryan Walters criticizes the government's $50 million expenditure on hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, citing no significant increase in visitor arrivals compared to previous years. Concerns raised about tourism strategy and infrastructure spending.
July 5, 2024
India Celebrates ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Victory Amid Fanfare and Delays
India clinches ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Barbados, faces delay due to Hurricane Beryl. Victorious team returns to grand celebrations in New Delhi and Mumbai, marking first world cricket title in 13 years.
July 5, 2024
CANOC President Urges Action on Climate Change Post-Hurricane Beryl | St Vincent & the Grenadines NOC Secretary General's Statement
CANOC President Keith Joseph emphasizes climate change impact post-Hurricane Beryl. Calls for action and commitment to Sport for Climate Action Framework for sustainable development goals.
July 5, 2024
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee to Investigate Government Spending on ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee to investigate government spending on ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup, citing concerns over financial transparency and reported discrepancies in project costs and economic impact.
July 4, 2024
Barbados Under-17 Cricket Team Led by Joshua Dorne at CWI Rising Stars Regional Tournament
Joshua Dorne to lead Barbados at Cricket West Indies’ Rising Stars Regional Under-17 Tournament. Hurricane Beryl delays CWI Under-19 tournament. Squad and officials announced for upcoming competitions.
July 4, 2024
Kavem Hodge's Century Leads West Indies to Strong Total in Beckenham Cricket Match
West Indies' Kavem Hodge's century leads team to 339 total against First-Class Counties Select XI in London. Athanaze, McKenzie, and Louis also shine. Team faces challenges ahead of upcoming Test match.
July 4, 2024
Kickstart Rush to Make Debut Appearance at 2024 Rush Fest in Colorado, Featuring Barbados' Top Soccer Talents
Kickstart Rush's U12 team, led by Captain Aiden Gill, will participate in Rush Fest 2024 in Colorado. The event includes games, training, and classroom sessions with top Rush Soccer coaches.
July 4, 2024
Hurricane Beryl's Impact on Caribbean Sports: Regional Administrator Expresses Confidence in Resilience
Hurricane Beryl's impact on the Caribbean, including disruptions to regional cricket events. Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies, expresses confidence in the region's resilience amid challenges.
July 4, 2024
Barbados Under-17 Team Led by Joshua Dorne to Compete in 2021 CWI Rising Stars Regional Tournament
Joshua Dorne to lead Barbados at Cricket West Indies’ Rising Stars Regional Under-17 Tournament. Damarko Wiggins and Micah Greenidge also selected. Preston Clarke joins Under-19 team. Squad and officials announced.
July 3, 2024
Sada Williams Impresses with Fourth Best Time Ever Ahead of 2024 Olympics
Sada Williams, 2022 Commonwealth Games champion, shows top form with a fourth-best time at Jamaica National Trials, hinting at strong performance for 2024 Olympics. Overseas athlete impresses with sub-50 seconds run.