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Monday 24 February 2025

BOOSTING BARBADOS’ SPORTS TOURISM THROUGH SURFING

The Barbados Government, together with the island’s Sports Authorities and Sporting Federations, are committed to developing an effective strategy to leverage sports to attract more visitors as a catalyst for economic growth, community development, and to enhance Barbados’ global profile.
Barbados has long been celebrated for its...

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Monday 13 January 2025

BARBADOS OPEN WATER FESTIVAL

The central purpose of the Barbados Open Water Festival is to promote open water swimming in Barbados to the local community as well as to swimmers from across the globe. Conditions for open water swimming in Barbados are ideal, especially in the historic and magnificent Carlisle Bay. The focus at the event is professionalism, safety, and...

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Tuesday 7 January 2025

Sail Barbados

With its champagne sailing conditions that are extremely hard to beat anywhere else in the World, Barbados has played host to a large number of diverse sailing events through the years, from local and regional regattas, to World Championships and has, itself, produced some world-class sailors along the way, who have represented their country at...

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Tuesday 17 December 2024

MOTORSPORT AN ISLAND CULTURE by Robin Bradford

More than 350 Barbadians competed in island motor sport events in 2024, all of them holding competition licences issued by the Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) and also members of one of the eight sporting clubs affiliated to the BMF.
While that number may not seem large to an overseas visitor, taken as a percentage of the island’s...

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Tuesday 17 December 2024

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2024 POLO SEASON IN BARBADOS by Wayne Archer

The 2024 polo season in Barbados was a remarkable display of athleticism, style, and social exuberance, merging the beauty of the island with the thrill of one of the oldest team sports in the world. From December to May, the polo fields of Barbados transformed into vibrant arenas where local talent and international players showcased their...

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Tuesday 17 December 2024

A HORSE RACING EXPERIENCE AT THE GARRISON SAVANNAH

Horseracing holds a special place in Barbadian culture, dating back to the early 1900s when the sport became popular among the island’s elite. Today, embraced by a wider cross-section of participants it remains a beloved pastime, showcasing the island’s passion for horses and racing.
Ah!! The Garrison- where the sound of hooves hitting...

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Tuesday 17 December 2024

LEGENDS TOUR AND THE WORLD’S ELITE GOLFERS RETURN FOR BARBADOS LEGENDS HOSTED BY IAN WOOSNAM IN 2025

Barbados continues to solidify its reputation as a premier destination for sports, adventure, and unforgettable experiences.
Attracting high-level and diverse sporting events to the island is important and Kamal Springer, Manager of Sports at Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. says: “A key goal in our Sports Tourism Strategy is to continue...

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Monday 16 December 2024

A Year in the Life of Kensington Oval by Clarence Hiles

There is always a hive of activity in the Kensington Oval even when matches are not played, whether it is work happening on the pitch, cutting grass, watering, building, sales in the shop, office administration, or visitors milling around.
The biggest attraction for tourists is often photographs with statues of iconic superstars of...

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Thursday 15 February 2024

Hockey Festival on the Rise By: Kofi P Hinds

The Barbados International Hockey Festival, which we all know and love as the ‘Banks Festival’, is the premier Hockey Festival event in the western hemisphere.
 
When most people think of Hockey and Barbados, they think of the Hockey Festival! And what a marvelous thought it is! The Barbados International Hockey Festival, which we...

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Tuesday 2 January 2024

Sailing in Paradise

Barbados can proudly boast of having some of the World’s best sailing conditions. 
The easterly trade winds, known as the North East Trades, average between 10 and 15 knots, the skies are clear and blue, and the seas are calm for most of the year, all of which make for idyllic sailing conditions that are hard to better, especially on the...

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Monday 18 December 2023

Motorsport Island

In recent times, the value of motor sport as a means of promoting the island has been emphasised time and again. 
During 2022, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) added the branding ‘Motorsport Island’ to its global promotion of the destination, stepping up support for a sport which has long been a major crowd-puller among local...

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Thursday 14 December 2023

Horse Racing Bajan Style

Horseracing has been a beloved sport for over 100 years, capturing the hearts of equine enthusiasts in Barbados. 
Horseracing at the Garrison Savannah, one of the most iconic racetracks , is steeped in history and offers a unique experience. Filled with lots of excitement, and a dash of modern advancements the captivating horseracing...

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