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By Tony McWatt The 2023 New Year has now dawned upon us. Happy New Year to all. For West Indies cricket the 2023 New Year’s dawning, however, also comes with the harsh reality that in the relatively short time frame of another five years, the region will be celebrating the centenary anniversary of its entry to and participation in international Test

The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has selected local coaches Renaldo Gilkes and Mario Harte to further their coaching education by pursuing the on-going TTFA Regional A Licence Coaching Course in Trinidad and Tobago at the University of Trinidad and Tobago Campus and the Ato Boldon Stadium. Gilkes and Harte are currently in the twin-island republic for the start of the course

It was out with the old and in with the new as many headed to Ngozi Farm and Cultural Sanctuary, Turners Hall, St Andrew, to celebrate Kwanzaa in fine style on Saturday. Before a crowd of smiling yet Black-conscious faces, Minister of State within the Prime Minister’s Office with Responsibility for Culture Senator Dr Shantal Munroe Knight declared a blessing on

West Indies Women have welcomed the return of former captain Stafanie Taylor and the recall of long-serving batsman Britney Cooper to a 16-member squad to play in a Twenty20 International tri-series against India and hosts South Africa from January 19 to 30 next year in East London. The Windies Women were let down badly by their batting during a home series

A former murder accused who spent a decade on remand although there was evidence that could prove his innocence, said on Thursday that justice had not been fully served despite a High Court awarding him $1.8 million for the state’s breach of his constitutional rights.Frank Gibson asserted there was “no real justice in Barbados” after Madam Justice Pamela Beckles ruled that monetary damages – $1 719 500 in non-pecuniary loss and a $100 000 vindicatory award – be paid to him “in order ...

By Michron Robinson   The HER Tour, an exciting female exclusive spoken word event, took place at a packed VO lounge on the posh West Coast on December 21st.  Event organiser and the evening’s host, Carmen, deemed it a major success. “There was definitely a good crowd. Spoken word in my opinion is a special kind of entertainment and with the theme of

Luka Doncic scored the first 60-point triple-doubleº in NBA history to help the Dallas Mavericks claim a 126-121 overtime win over the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old Slovenian racked up 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, posting double figures in three key attacking metrics. With the Mavericks down 115-113 in the final seconds, he deliberately missed a free throw, claimed a

It was a Christmas Day to remember as both Bougainvillea and Sugar Bay Barbados treated their guests to the delights of a Bajan Christmas. The Tuk Band, Mudda Sally, Stilt Walkers, Shaggy Bear and dancers gave a spectacular performance; captivating onlookers as they spread Christmas cheer. Of course, a traditional Christmas isn’t complete without a full spread of local dishes which guests

  From the Barbados Today Family to you, May your heart and home be filled peace and love. Merry Christmas!      

Jews in Barbados from all over the world gathered at the Hilton Hotel on Thursday to celebrate Hanukkah.Barbados TODAY caught up with those representing places as far as Romania, Israel, Canada, London and the USA for the eight-day Festival of Lights.During his address for the fifth night of the festival, Rabbi Eli Chaikin of Chabad Barbados said he was very proud of the inroads made by the organisation over the last five years of hosting Hanukkah and providing Jewish services.“We had a wonder...