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Wednesday 20 April 2022

Barbados Hockey

The first edition of the Barbados International Hockey Festival started in 1986 and was then known as the Banks Brewery Hockey Festival, or more affectionately as the ‘Banks Festival’, and sometimes simply as ‘The Festival’. The tournament was founded by Barbadian Hockey and sports stalwarts Winsmore Humphrey, and the late icons of local sports...

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Thursday 17 February 2022

Cricket Cricket Lovely Cricket

The Caribbean is a wonderful place to live, work, and play cricket. Ironically, the West Indies region is only bonded by cricket, not by economic or sovereignty, although most countries vie as hosts as the economy is boosted from overseas visitors. Tourism is big business in the Caribbean and cricket plays a central role in its welfare. The...

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Thursday 17 February 2022

Barbados – A Beautiful Place to Live and Golf By Roddy Carr

One of the few positive things to come out of the COVID pandemic has been the growth of golf which had been in decline around the world for several years prior to 2019. There is a new appreciation for how pleasant it is to be out in the fresh air, socially distanced and having fun with friends and extended family for a simple round of golf. The...

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Thursday 17 February 2022

Horse Racing Barbados By Eddie Belle

Horseracing at the Garrison Savannah is some people’s sport of choice. It is also an industry which employs more than 3000 people. Its 6 furlongs oval-shaped track is known for its uniqueness with its local patrons and visitors very close to the action providing an unforgettable experience.

The Garrison area is steeped in history dating...

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Thursday 17 February 2022

Driving Forward By Robin Bradford

In common with every other sporting discipline at home and overseas, motor sport in Barbados has been through challenging times since the first cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in the island in March 2020. Although the 50 or so events listed annually on the Barbados Motoring Federation’s (BMF) calendar were reduced to 27 in 2020, then even...

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Thursday 17 February 2022

Rugby Revolution By Amy Golding

Despite recent challenges to sport due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing’s for sure – rugby in Barbados is showing no signs of slowing down.

As the world begins to open back up to travel, sports fans and rugby enthusiasts visiting our shores can look forward to again enjoying regular rugby matches and training sessions, world-class...

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Thursday 17 February 2022

Sailing By Renata Goodridge

Our little island in the sun is home to so many gems, but for sailors it is all about the sea – becoming one with the wind and waves, and the boat that you guide by your own hand. And whilst 2021 felt dominated by pandemic restrictions, the sailing community was able to keep wind in our proverbial sails by celebrating our passion whenever...

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Monday 24 January 2022

Sensational hitting from Hosein and Shepherd as West Indies go down fighting

Via https://www.windiescricket.com
Career-best cameos from Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein caused tremors for England, but West Indies fell just one run short of their target in another thrilling match on Sunday. Asked...

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Monday 10 January 2022

Barbados Motoring Federation releases 2022 calendar

Nearly 50 events planned by the Barbados Motoring Federation’s (BMF) sporting Member Clubs are listed on the provisional 2022 calendar published today (January 8). In the last two seasons the number of events run under BMF permits has been reduced by 50 per cent or more with cancellations caused by the coronavirus pandemic, so the motor sport...

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Tuesday 15 September 2020

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Thirteen years have elapsed since they played at Kensington Oval, but since then Irish cricket has risen to greater things, including Test status. The 2020 visit to Barbados in competition with three ODI matches against West Indies is long overdue, although the teams have been competing all over the world in between.
 
Historic...

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Tuesday 7 July 2020

TEAMS SELECTED FOR HERO CPL 2020

The six Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchises have selected their teams for the 2020 tournament which is scheduled to take place from 18 August to the 10 September. The draft was carried out remotely and the six teams have successfully filled out their rosters with both Caribbean and overseas players with

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Wednesday 24 June 2020

BMF confirms staged restart of motor sport behind closed doors

The Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) today (Wednesday) confirmed that the green light has been given to restart motor sport, which has been on hold since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. With guidance from the BMF, the island’s seven clubs are drawing up plans for a staged return to competition next month, while...

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Tuesday 18 February 2020

Chasing Gold: A Race Day In Barbados

The legacy of racing has deep root, mostly originating from a background of the British planters and ultimately from the troops, as the cavalry horsemen loved competing with the plantocracy. Over 200 years we owed much to the Royal Engineers for the beautiful Garrison Savannah at Hastings, as they were responsible for draining the swampland and...

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Tuesday 18 February 2020

Golfing In Paradise: By James Johnson

If you have come to Barbados to enjoy all that the island has to offer and are also looking for a game of golf then you’re in luck because this country has some of the best golf courses in the Caribbean. There are currently four eighteen hole and two nine hole courses open; Sandy Lane Country Club, The Green Monkey at Sandy Lane, The Sand Lane...

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Monday 3 February 2020

COME FOR THE RUGBY

When you think of Barbados, Rugby might not be the first thing that springs to mind but every year this tough-tackling sport is growing in leaps and bounds on this little island paradise.

You can enjoy Rugby all year round in Barbados with regular local matches, annual Tournaments and Championships, as well as international Rugby 7s...

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Thursday 30 January 2020

RUN BARBADOS

Run Barbados is a proud “Bajan” sporting tradition celebrating its 38th edition in 2020.  The three-day road-running event showcases both the beauty and history of the island with its scenic coastal routes that wind through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bridgetown.  Runners from all over the world visit to take part in the five races that...

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Thursday 30 January 2020

Howzat! Epic Cricket in Barbados!

England finally toured in the Caribbean early last year, and it set the tone at Kensington Oval for what followed in the Series. There were 3 Test matches followed by 5 ODIs and 3 T20s. Barbados shared the visitors with Grenada, Antigua, St Lucia, and St Kitts, and it started with an epic match at the Oval. The Barmy Army was in song as...

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Thursday 30 January 2020

Motorsport Action

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Thursday 30 January 2020

Catch The Wind

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Thursday 30 January 2020

Sandy Lane Gold Cup

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