Barbados’ pride! PM Mottley hails Roston Chase’s rise to West Indies Test captain

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – With a voice rich in pride and reverence for the legacy of Caribbean cricket, Prime Minister Mia Mottley hailed the elevation of Roston Chase to West Indies Test captain as a “historic moment” for Barbados and the region. The 33-year …

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Davis ignites Barbados Reggae Weekend

Veteran reggae gospel artiste Carlene Davis delivered a soul-stirring and energetic performance at the Barbados Reggae Weekend, held at the National Botanical Gardens, where crowds packed the venue to capacity across all three nights. The well-attended …

Ian Woosnam's huge net worth, Barbados and Jersey life with wife, nightmare that cost £220K

Ian Woosnam remains the only Welshman to ever win a golf major. His crowning achievement came when he famously won the Masters at Augusta in 1991, the year he also reached top spot in the world rankings. Overall, Woosnam spent 50 weeks at the top of the …

Chase appointment a testament to Barbados leadership – Mottley

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): PRIME MINISTER of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has lauded Roston Chase for his promotion to West Indies Test captain, describing it as an “extraordinary milestone”. The 33-year-old Chase was officially appointed to the post yesterday …

ANOTHER RED FLAG? Drew Administration Tied to Struggling Foreign Contractor Hit by Second Union Strike in Barbados!

Basseterre, St. Kitts — May 16, 2025 — With just weeks to go before ground is expected to break on the long-overdue new Basseterre High School, yet another scandal is rocking the Drew Administration—and this time, the controversy crosses borders. The …

$40m in Solidarity Allowance Disbursed to People of Barbados

The Barbados government says close to $40 million has already been disbursed in its one-off, tax-free Solidarity Allowance. The National Insurance and Social Security Service says almost 133,000 people, including pensioners and some government workers, …

From Passport Checks to Pet Quarantine: Caribbean Officials Get Schooled in Barbados.

- Advertisement - CARICOM border officials visiting Barbados for the Border Officials Attachment Programme now have a clearer understanding of how the island’s entry points work. This will help them put the “Free Movement for All” plan into action. The …

Meakins dominates at 2025 BCQS Barbados Squash Masters tournament

63 Reigning World Champion Karen Meakins continued her winning ways with a dominant performance in the women’s 35-54 division of the 2025 BCQS Barbados Squash Masters tournament being played at the Barbados Squash Club in Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ …

Economist warns of repeat debt cycle as Barbados exits IMF programme

101 B arbados risks slipping back into a cycle of external debt and economic dependency despite the government’s claims of a successful exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, a leading UWI economist has warned.   Professor Don Marshall …