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Regional Rivalries and World-Class Racing Define Run Barbados Weekend

Run Barbados 2025 concluded in gripping fashion on Sunday, delivering world-class performances, surprise twists and unrelenting competition as elite international athletes and regional stars lit up the island’s iconic race routes. One of the biggest storylines of the weekend unfolded...

CWI President to Complete Term but Will Not Seek Re-Election After Appointment as SVG Minister

Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr. Kishore Shallow has announced he will complete his current term but will not seek re-election, citing his recent appointment as a Minister of Government in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The announcement comes...

Run Barbados Fun Mile Erupts as Nicholas Romany Claims Third Straight Gold

Trinidad and Tobago’s long-distance standout Nicholas Romany opened the 2025 Run Barbados Marathon and Wellness Weekend in dominant fashion, capturing gold in the Fun Mile on Friday night to defend his title for a third consecutive year. Romany powered across...

Chastanet Resigns as UWP Political Leader Following Party’s Electoral Defeat

The United Workers Party (UWP) has confirmed that former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has tendered his resignation as Political Leader, marking a major turning point for the party in the aftermath of its overwhelming loss at the December 1st...

World Eyes Barbados as Run Barbados Achieves Global Recognition, World Class Running Takes Center Stage

The 42nd edition of Run Barbados was officially launched Thursday evening as hundreds of walkers and runners from across the region and overseas gathered on the island to participate in the highly anticipated multi-day sporting festival this weekend. At the...

“I Am Not Going Anywhere”: Tommy Descartes Addresses Supporters After Election Loss and Detention Controversy

In an emotional and defiant address to supporters, United Workers Party (UWP) Castries South candidate Tommy Descartes reflected on the turmoil of the 2025 election season, describing the last five months as “an extraordinary period” marked by sacrifice, hostility,...

Local Advocacy Group Seeks to Raise Awareness on Autism Ahead of International Day for Persons with Disabilities

As the world observed the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday, local advocates have highlighted the need for greater understanding of autism spectrum disorder, challenging widespread misconceptions. Suzy Hall Fontaine, Vice President of Helen’s Association for Persons with...

Outrage in Anse La Raye: Locals Challenge Mystery Quarry Developers and Environmental Risks

Tensions continue to rise in Anse La Raye as residents voice strong opposition to a proposed quarry development in the community, with concerns mounting over land ownership, environmental impact, and the lack of public consultation. Speaking on behalf of worried...

Police Charge Martinique Passenger for Drug Importation; Gun and Ammunition Recovered in South

Police confirmed the interception of a small quantity of drugs on a passenger arriving from Martinique at the Castries Ferry Terminal over the weekend. According to Inspector Shervon Matthieu, officers attached to the Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit responded to...

Cash Seizures, Arrests Mar Election Day as Chief Elections Officer Flags Breaches of the Law

Election Day, December 1, was marked by renewed calls for vigilance and accountability after authorities confirmed multiple reported breaches of the Elections Act, including arrests and cash seizures in two key constituencies. Chief Elections Officer Herman St. Helen confirmed that...

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PM Pierre Says Emancipation Remains Unfinished as He Calls for Economic Freedom and Justice

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has declared that the work of emancipation remains unfinished, using his Emancipation Day address...