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There are times when the Caribbean’s demonstration of unity, particularly among members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is admirable.Examples of the cooperation and agreement occur on several levels. We have spoken with one voice on the need to end the unconscionable United States of America economic embargo of our Caribbean neighbour, Cuba.We come together to ensure that our University of the West Indies (UWI) remains one of the premiere global higher institutions of learning.The Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas has ensured that we codified how members including Antigua and Barbuda, The ...

It is difficult to stay silent and ignore the carnage that is taking place in the United States of America where too many citizens have become so numb to the frequent mass shootings of innocent people. Frankly, the killings are acts of terrorism which the authorities there have failed to label as such.The murders have become so routine that we too, who follow the international cable news networks, have come to accept this as part of the norm for Americans.We can only grieve for the parents, relatives, and friends of the 19 children and two teachers who lost their lives in a condemnable killing...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Gudakesh Motie struck contrasting hundreds to punish leaders Barbados Pride on today’s second day of the Regional First Class Championship.Unbeaten overnight on 64, the left-handed Chanderpaul finished on 140 not out as the Guyana Harpy Eagles piled up a massive 490 for seven declared in their first innings at Queen’s Park Oval.Motie, more known for his clever left-arm spin, then arrived at number nine to increase Pride’s misery, lashing a cavalier 110 from 118 balls, in a 143-run seventh wicket partnership with Chanderpaul.In reply,...

The day belonged to standouts West Terrace Primary Tigers in the Pasty Callender Zone and Fashionation Bayley’s Primary in the Obadele Thompson Zone when the Chefette Frosteez Distance Relay National Primary Schools Athletics Championship (NAPSAC) continued today.

Last Saturday was very special for 75-year-old Winston Chase, who snatched a five-wicket haul for Windward against Carlton in the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Intermediate division Twenty20 Shield Competition.A former top division fast bowler but now an off-spinner and playing his first season in the T20 format, Chase took five for 15 off four overs in a massive win by 217 runs in Round 3 at Lucas Street.Windward amassed 258 for six off 20 overs with new coach/player Jafari Toppin slamming 168 including 18 sixes and nine fours.Carlton crumbled for just 41 in 9.5 overs.Chase’s performan...