Rising Stars U-19: USA shock Jamaica, Barbados begin title defence in winning fashion

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC): Jamaica were 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 here on Thursday. Utkarsh …

Barbados court hears genocide case over Israeli war crimes in Gaza

Human rights advocates in Barbados push the Supreme Court to investigate ties to Israeli war crimes, demanding border controls and constitutional accountability. In a potentially precedent-setting move for international justice, the Caribbean Movement for …

T&T men finish 3rd in Hoerman Cup in Barbados

T&T's men's team fin­ished a strong third in the Caribbean Am­a­teur Golf Cham­pi­onship (CAGC) Ho­er­man Cup at the Bar­ba­dos Golf Club in Du­rants, Christ Church Fri­day. The fi­nal day of the CAGC saw Team T&T give a valiant ef­fort as …

FOOTBALL-BARBADOS-Gale makes move from Austria to Bolton Wanderers

P&O Cruises partners with Barbados chefs for first-of-its-kind island culinary e...

Celebrated culinary masters Sophie Michell, Adrian Cumberbatch and Damian Leach will create ‘A Taste of Barbados’ on board two ships. Guests on Caribbean fly-cruise sailings on Arvia and Britannia will be treated to the new culinary experience throughout …

Polyclinic nurses ‘critical to health care’

The pivotal role of nurses, especially in polyclinics, cannot be underestimated, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Wayne Marshall. He made the point as he was delivering remarks during a service at St John’s Parish Church …

Belize to release new banknotes from August 4

BELMOPAN – The Central Bank of Belize says a new series of banknotes which will include a host of new security features to prevent counterfeiting, officially goes into circulation on August 4, this year. The notes were designed by the British based company …

Linda Yaccarino to step down as boss of Musk’s X

Linda Yaccarino, the boss of Elon Musk’s social media site X, has announced she is stepping down. Ms Yaccarino has been in the role since June, 2023. In a post on the social media platform, she said was “immensely grateful” to Musk for “entrusting me with …

Financial sector now $30.3b

Barbados now has a $30.3 billion financial sector. The 2024 Financial Stability Report (FSR) published by the Central Bank of Barbados and Financial Services Commission (FSC) says total assets of the financial system reached that total at the end of 2024, …

Oil spill at Oistins mostly cleared up, says Cummins

Oistins is practically clear of all oil, says Minister of Energy Senator Lisa Cummins. After a St James North branch meeting of the Barbados Labour Party at Gordon Greenidge Primary School Sunday night, she told the Daily Nation they were taking …