The Barbados Game Fishing Association will be hosting the 2024 Republic Bank International Fishing Tournament between 9th - 13th April. You don’t need to fish all of the 3-day event.
Flyers have been distributed among The Barbados Yacht Club boaters, advising that new fishing Prizes of Bds$26,000 will be added to this year’s event.

 
The 41st Sandy Lane Gold Cup was arguably the best attended with huge crowds, especially inside the perimeter with a plethora of stalls, refreshments, music and an innovative Village culture for locals and visitors. This is the second year for the Gold Cup Village, situated next to the Barbados Rugby Club. This exclusive venue promised

Chelsea Tuach continues to create history in a sport that she has dedicated the past seventeen years to. 
The recently concluded Central American and Caribbean Games held in El Salvador saw Chelsea bring home the first ever Gold Medal in surfing. Chelsea was dominant in all her heats with her powerful, fluid forehand surfing, toping all

10 things Zane misses most when not in Barbados: 
1. The amazing beaches that Barbados offers. Each coast offers something different, which I love. Personally my favorite beaches are Pebbles and Accra. 
 
2. Of course I miss the food when I’m away. I miss getting home cooked Bajan meals such as macaroni pie and chicken, but

Ian Woosnam and The Barbados Diabetes Foundation teamed up to host the 4th Ian Woosnam “Fore” Diabetes Cup. 
Ian Woosnam and The Barbados Diabetes Foundation teamed up to host the 4th Ian Woosnam “Fore” Diabetes Cup. For the fourth time in as many events, the Barbados team beat the Internationals in a wonderful afternoon of golf, raising

Welshman Ian Woosnam, nicknamed ‘Woosie’ is one of the “Big Five” generation of European Golfers all born within a year of each other including the likes of Ballesteros, Faldo, Langer and Lyle. 
He won The Masters in 1991 and remained world number One for 50 straight weeks after that. Woosie was a member of eight consecutive European

From the greens of the golf course to the rush of the racetrack, Diamonds International has been an unwavering supporter of sports, leaving an enduring mark on Barbados’ sporting scene. 
It all started in 1997, with the inception of the Diamonds International Substance Abuse Foundation Golf Tournament, a groundbreaking event aimed at

Entries posted to date by local crews for Rally Barbados 2024 (May 31-June 2) comfortably exceed the number lodged this far ahead of the event in recent years. After 59 home-grown teams started RB23 – the highest number for a decade – RB24’s organisers are predicting another bumper year. Among them are two seasoned competitors, both of whom

  • ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 public ticket ballot open now and closes on 7 February 2024
  • Apply for tickets at t20worldcup.com and be part of the biggest carnival of cricket to be held in the West Indies and USA from 1-29 June 2024

Caribbean nation to be promoted across PGA TOUR landscape as Official Marketing Partner
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA TOUR and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. announced Monday a multi-year Official Marketing Partnership that designates the country’s tourism arm as an Official Tourism Sponsor of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions.

In mid April, the Barbadian Legend, Sir Charles Williams was honoured by a sport that he dearly loved. 
The Republic Bank Sir Charles Williams International Tournament, based at the beautiful Port St Charles in St Peter attracts fishermen and women islandwide and beyond. 
The 2023 tournament saw calm seas with a great tournament

The Sandy Lane Charitable Trust (SLCT) has been around for over 15 years
and their primary mission is – “Helping the under privileged children of Barbados” by whatever means necessary. 
As a children’s Trust, their primary and overwhelming concern is for the wellbeing of the children. Giving hope is the most important part of their

by The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. 
Boasting over 80 pristine white sand beaches spread across its 60 miles
of coastline, Barbados offers diverse coastal experiences for beach lovers. These stunning beaches are central to the island’s appeal, welcoming locals and visitors from around the world who come to bask in the sun and

In 2023, the Veteran Equestrian Pair of Roberta Foster and Chichic have clearly demonstrated that Barbados can consider itself a top performer at the International Level. 
Following in the footsteps of the 2018 Eventing Team Bronze medalists--Monique Archer, Zoe Archer and Laura Smith, Roberta has now entered the history books as the

Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) Vice-President David Williams and the BMF’s motorcycle representative Roger Worme have been appointed directors of the North America Continental Union (CONU) of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Their appointments were confirmed by FIM North America President Robert

Rally Barbados 2024 (May 31 to June 2) has attracted strong interest from repeat visitors and newcomers alike since the six-month window to enter opened just over three weeks ago. More than half the allocated overseas entry slots have already been filled, including four rally cars not seen by local fans before, among them the first MINI Cooper

The pinnacle of international T20 cricket just got a vibrant makeover with the unveiling of the new visual identity for the ICC T20 World Cup. This global cricket spectacle, renowned for its fast-paced action and electrifying moments, will now be represented by a dynamic brand identity that captures the essence of the game's relentless energy.

Barbados – called a paradise, the culinary capital of the Caribbean, idyllic for sports – in the water and on land – a cultural delight…Home of the super talented Rihanna the list goes on and on and on.
 
166 square miles of treasures. People who are friendly and welcoming, educated and fun loving. We are the ideal holiday

by The Barbados Olympic Association Inc.
 
Our beautiful island is known globally for its stunning beaches, numerous festivals, Kensington Oval (the mecca of cricket in the Caribbean) and, since 2019, because of the growing number of skateboard enthusiasts, as the island home to one of the best skateparks in the Caribbean – Kaitif

Barbados’ racing sensation Zane Maloney has reached another major milestone on the international racing circuit.
The 20-year-old Red Bull Formula 2 driver has been named as Andretti’s Global reserve driver in Formula E next season.
The announcement was made in a press release issued on Wednesday, where it was also revealed that

Sunday, November 12, 2023 - Vina del Mar, the tourist capital of Chile, geared up for another round of thrilling triathlon one week after the 2023 Pan American Games. 61 men from across the world lined up for a challenging sprint triathlon battle which consisted of a 750m swim, 18.5km bike and 5km run. With a full field of triathletes,

The on-line entry form for Rally Barbados 2024 will go live next week on the official web site, rallybarbados.net, opening a six-month window to enter the Caribbean’s biggest annual motor sport International. RB24 will be the 34th edition of the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC)

Scottish crew Mike Curry and Kevin MacIver are the winners of the Rally to Barbados draw run in association with this year’s Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally (October 13-15) in the UK. The prize, supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, covers entry to Rally Barbados 2024 and the previous weekend’s King of the Hill, inclusive of

Jamaica’s Jeff Panton has won the 2023 R5 Rally Championship presented by First Citizens in his debut season driving a Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo, his first non-Ford rally car for more than a decade. With the title chase in mind, he paced himself in last Sunday’s (October 22) final round, the BRC Winter Rally, finishing

Ian Warren is the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Champion Driver elect, after claiming his sixth Clubman 2 class win of the season in Sunday’s (October 22) BRC Winter Rally at the wheel of his BimmaCup. The seventh and final round of the BRC Driver’s and Class Championships fought out in St John and St Joseph provided a

The Barbados Rally Club (BRC) begins rolling out its promotional campaign for Rally Barbados 2024 over the coming weeks with support from Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI). One clubman entrant in the Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally will win a trip to the Caribbean next year, while members of the RB24

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed the seven venues in the Caribbean that will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from 4 to 30 June. Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago, will host games along with three venues in the USA – Dallas,

Crews competing in the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Chefette MudDogs Safari Championship will need to bring their ‘A Game’ when they return to action this Sunday (September 17) after the three-month summer break. The Savvy on the Bay September Safari will visit all but one of the island’s parishes before concluding with

Jamaica’s Jeff Panton is the new leader of the R5 Rally Championship presented by First Citizens after winning round seven, the Rally of the Sun & Stars on Saturday (September 9). With reigning champion and points-leader Stuart Maloney in action only as co-driver to his brother Mark after his own car had been sold

The Barbados Rally Club (BRC) has announced the dates for the 34th edition of its premier event. Subject to final ratification by the Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF), Rally Barbados 2024 will run from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2, with The Rally Show and King of the Hill, the final shakedown and seeding event, on May 25 and 26.

Honours were shared in yesterday’s (Sunday) Double-Header Barbados Rally Club (BRC) Summer Sprint as the island’s leading competitors rejoined battle after the summer break. Dane Skeete won the first event running from Drax Hall to Ellesmere in St George, while Jamaica’s Jeff Panton won a very close battle in the

Sunday’s (August 27) Double-Header Barbados Rally Club Summer Sprint looks set to be a turning point in the BRC Driver’s & Class Championships. There are two points-scoring opportunities on offer – the event counts as rounds five and six – and, with just one round remaining, Sunday’s results will play a major part

The Barbados Rugby Football Union has announced the 16-man squad representing the country for a place in the 2024 Olympic Games Rugby Sevens. 
The team will be co-captained by Sean Ward and Enrique Oxley. It will be a family affair as the John brothers - Simeon, Simroy and Simon - and their cousin - Jaden Howell - are once again part of

Sporty, the innovative sport tech app, has partnered with the Professional Road Tennis Association (PRTA), the leading Road Tennis organization in the world based in Barbados, to support the growth and development of the game of road tennis in Barbados and beyond. 

 

Sporty and  Professional Road Tennis Association (PRTA), share

Rodin Carlin driver Zane Maloney grabbed precious silverware at the Silverstone Circuit today after he finished a speedy second in the feature race of the eighth round of racing in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 season.
Eventual winner Victor Martins was given a five second time penalty on the first lap, which he had the pace to make up, and

The dressage competition at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games at the Centro Ecuestre Palmarejo in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, came to an end on Friday morning 30 June 2023 with the Freestyle classes. The Individual and overall medals were at stake and the pressure amongst the riders was palpable: many of them were very close

 
Matthew Wright will be competing in his second CAC Games on July 5th, 2023 in El Salvador.  He comes into the Games in strong form as Barbados’ Top Triathlete showcased his exceptional athleticism and determination on the World Triathlon stage. As part of his CAC preparations his journey took two stops at the 2023 Europe Triathlon Cups

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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket lovers can now secure their seats for the much-anticipated West Indies vs England eight-match white ball series in December 2023 and the West Indies Women vs Ireland Women six-match white ball series, starting next week.
Cricket

Globe-trotting Kiwis Hayden Paddon and John Kennard added victory in a third continent to their impressive 2023 record at Sunday’s (June 4) First Citizens King of the Hill (KotH). Already leading the European Rally Championship and their domestic series in New Zealand, they won the final shakedown before Sol Rally

In his third race of the 2023 season, Wright captured yet another podium finish, this time at the very top! Fresh off the heels of a 3rd place finish at the 2023 African Triathlon Cup M’Diq in Morocco, in less than a week Wright returned to Africa to take 1st in the 2023 Africa Triathlon Cup Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
 
In M’Diq, the

The Barbados Royals have confirmed their Caribbean player retentions ahead of the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The tournament gets underway on 16 August with the final taking place on 24 September. There will be matches in Barbados, Guyana, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago. 
The

Teenage wrestling sensation Rebecca Williams won gold for Barbados at the 2023 United States of America National Beach Wrestling Championship at Carolina Beach, North Carolina over the weekend.
Williams, age 15, was nothing short of outstanding against some of the world’s best in what was her first time not only competing at this event

FIA winners Maloney and Paddon in 85-strong entry

FIA Rookie of the Year Barbadian Zane Maloney completes the 85-strong provisional entry list for Sol Rally Barbados 2023, which was confirmed today (Wednesday) at a Media Briefing in the Open-Air Suites at Bushy Park Barbados. Among others, the 2022 FIA Formula 3 Vice-Champion will face

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados senior men’s national football team will face Caribbean neighbours Trinidad & Tobago, Dominican Republic and Montserrat after being drawn in Group B of League B for the 2023/2024 Concacaf Nations League (CNL) tournament.

The draw was conducted last night by Concacaf in Miami, Florida by sports

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados senior men’s national football team will face Caribbean neighbours Trinidad & Tobago, Dominican Republic and Montserrat after being drawn in Group B of League B for the 2023/2024 Concacaf Nations League (CNL) tournament.

The draw was conducted last night by Concacaf in Miami, Florida by sports

May 7th, 2023 - Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes (BFIT) was home to the 2023 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup for the Caribbean region. A development event approved by the World Triathlon Executive Board to support developing nations’ racing experience in their continent/region, made it to the shores of Barbados. Situated along

 

DOMINIC HOWARD of Team Stoli sped to the commanding victory in the ‘Road to Sky’ road race on Sunday in St Philip.

Howard put three and a half minutes between himself and second place Ron Greaves of Sentry/ Glassesco in the 50-kilometre race put on by Sonics 246 Cycling Club that started and finished at Automotive

Racing in perfect weather conditions, skipper Charlie Gloumeau and his well-trained crew displayed their outstanding tactical skills, sailing Bunga Bunga to a convincing victory in the Old Brigand Rum Yacht Race sailed on Sunday. 

Second place went to Phoenix skippered by Greg Webster, while Glory Daze with Gus Reader at the helm and

Sporting Barbados caught up with prominent player Hayden Lewis to get a run down on the Tennis scene on the island. Tennis is widely played competitively and for leisure and most hotels have courts. 
 
Hayden, tell us a bit about your background in tennis in Barbados! 
 
Tennis has always been a part of my life. I

Many people regard Barbados as a Caribbean hotbed for squash players of all ages. Barbados squash had a great time in the last 2 years despite the pandemic. During the pandemic the Barbados Squash (BSA) was awarded the resiliency award by the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) and Barbados even got their first world Masters Champion in Squash.

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