Mottley: Hosting CPL final a triumph, Barbados ready for more

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Following the conclusion of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final at the iconic Kensington Oval, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has declared the hosting of the event a resounding success, signalling her government’s intent to …

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I visited the lesser-explored south side of Barbados to trace my family’s heritage

The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The night air is hazy with BBQ smoke and I can feel the bass of the dancehall music in my rib cage. It’s Friday …

I explored the south side of Barbados to trace my family’s heritage

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Speightstown, Barbados Is the Coolest Caribbean Beach Town You’ve Never Heard Of

This historic town on the northwestern coast of Barbados has a beautiful beach, terrific beach bars, one of the island’s hottest restaurants and some unforgettable fish cakes. You walk out of the supermarket and there they are: hot, golden fish cakes, …

The flavours that made us: Barbados is on the menu

89 As Barbados approaches 60 years of Independence, its Food and Rum Festival invites us to discover the island through the flavours of home. Ask chef Damian Leach what takes him home and the answer comes before the first mouthful. It is the smell of …

Cricket icons Bravo, Bishop to headline CPL Hall of Fame gala in Barbados

Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop have been named the inaugural inductees into the newly established Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Hall of Fame, the Republic Bank CPL said on Monday. Bravo becomes the first player inducted, while Bishop is recognised in the non …

Barbados celebrates newest centenarian

Today, Barbados welcomed and celebrated its newest centenarian, Ms Germaine Clarke, who marked the milestone birthday surrounded by family, friends and members of her community. The celebration was held at the Holy Innocents Centre, where those closest to …

Josh Read takes lead in Barbados Rally2 Championship

Josh Read is the new leader of the 2026 Barbados Rally2 Championship after winning a thrilling fifth-round battle with Mark Maloney in the Motoring Club Barbados Inc.’s Rally of the Sun & Stars recently. The event featured stages running from Society …

US$144m savings boost for Barbados

Barbados has secured more than US$144 million in fiscal savings through innovative debtfor- nature and debt-forclimate transactions, creating financial room for major investments in water security, sewage modernisation, coastal resilience and protection of …