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Adrian ‘AC’ Clarke crowned Barbados’ new Calypso King

With a performance described by many as one for the ages, Adrian ‘AC’ Clarke outshone the competition with his rendition of Legends From the Grave to become Barbados’ new Calypso King. His victory came before thousands of enthusiastic patrons who gathered …

Barbados now has four medals at CAC Games

Barbados now has four medals at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. Olympian Matthew Wright captured silver today in the elite men’s triathlon, while the pair of Wright and Fynn Armstrong also secured silver in the team …

Sada Williams wins silver as Barbados secures first Commonwealth Games medal

Barbados has secured its first medal at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland. Sada Williams, the darling of track and field in the island won silver in the women’s 400m final in a time of 50.99 seconds. The race was won by Jamaica’s Dejanea …

T&T stage stunning fightback to defeat Barbados 7-5

Trinidad and To­ba­go pro­duced yet an­oth­er re­mark­able come­back at the 24th Caribbean Darts Cup, bat­tling from 5-1 down to de­feat Bar­ba­dos 7-5 and keep their cham­pi­onship hopes firm­ly alive. With their backs against the wall, the Red, White and …

China helps Barbados rebuild National Stadium

Media Symposium and Reception In Barbados From Left to right : Lei Han, Zheng Bingkai, and Chen Yiming The Barbados National Stadium in Waterford, St. Michael, is being rebuilt on the exact site where the now demolished facility once stood, with the …

Chinese Medics injects new technology into Barbados’ Health System

Other reporters and representatives from different organizations present at the symposium. The eighth Chinese Medical Team to Barbados has introduced two first-of-their-kind medical technologies to the island’s healthcare system, while expanding access to …

Booming Barbados

Last year, Barbados celebrated the successful return of Connect Barbados after a six-year hiatus. This year’s event ended on a high note, delivering the strongest international buyer participation in the conference's history. This year, Connect …

President plans year-end reception for Barbados’ centenarians

President of Barbados The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, is planning to host all living centenarians at State House at the end of the year. He made the announcement while visiting Barbados’ newest centenarian, Ada Straughn. During the visit, President …

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll – economic growth has slowed. Central Bank Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge …