Category: Athletics
British High Commissioner celebrates arrival of Queen’s Baton Relay
Celebrity Chef Paul Wedgwood welcomes Queen’s Baton Torch Relay in Barbados as it heads to Scotland for Commonwealth Games
Celebrity Chef Paul Wedgwood, Head Chef of the Celtic festival in Barbados and newly appointed Culinary Director of Relish Restaurants, has been requested by the British High Commissioner to represent…
Nevis Sports Minister expresses satisfaction with first MaccaX Nevis International Triathlon
Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister responsible for Sports Mark Brantley registered satisfaction with the first MaccaX Nevis International Triathlon on November 16, 2013, which saw Multiple Ironman w…
UNESCO AND SKN’s MIN. OF EDUCATION COLLABORATE WITH RADO ON ANTI DOPING IN LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS
Physical Education Teachers and Coaches in High Schools around St. Kitts and Nevis are better able to steer athletes and other students away from the use of performance enhancing substances following …
CIBC FirstCaribbean donates hurdles to Harrison College
The well-rounded education of students at Harrison College has received a boost through the donation of much-needed games equipment. CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank recently presented the Old H…
Globeathon Barbados – Walk to End Women’s Cancers, 29th Sept. 2013
On the weekend of September 29, 2013, participants in over 80 countries, will be making history by walking for 24 hours in solidarity with each other and with millions of women and families affected b…
Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) on Jamaica Anti-Doping Programmes
The Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) has noted with much consternation, media statements attributed to the work of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO). These stateme…
Glasgow 2014’s Iconic Commonwealth Baton revealed
With next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow fast approaching, all eyes were on Scotland last Friday, August 16, when the design of the 2014 Commonwealth Baton was revealed for the first time.…
“Grenadian athletes to invade Guyana for regional meet” By Rawle Nelson
A number of top Grenadian athletes are expected to invade Guyana on August 17th and 18th for the staging of the fourth Boyce & Jefford Track and Field Classic. The two-day historic meet will see o…
Barbadians join with Rotaract Club of South Barbados in special Race to END Domestic Violence
After successfully organizing the Race for Challenor in 2012, the Rotaract Club of South Barbados (RCSB) with the encouragement of radio personality, Alex Jordan and avid runner Ralf Luther, held thei…
Springer Memorial, Queen’s College take part in Scotiabank International High School 4×100 Relay Championship at the Toronto International Track & Field Games
Scotiabank congratulates the Springer Memorial and Queen’s College relay teams on their participation in the Scotiabank International High School 4×100 Relay Championship at the Toronto Int…
The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) urges Barbadians to “Move, Learn, Discover” this weekend on Olympic Day
The BOA, in collaboration with the National Federations and several corporate sponsors, has issued a ‘call out’ to Barbados to participate in the Olympic Day celebrations to be held at Bra…
The Race to Slam Domestic Violence 2013 – Fea. Calypsonian Mikey
In an effort to raise awareness and gain support from the Barbadian public in eliminating all forms of violence against women and children, The Rotaract Club of South Barbados in association with SLAM…
Flying In The Face of… Usain Bolt’s commercial partners unveiled as the latest sponsor of the Commonwealth Games
THE WORLD’S fastest man – Usain Bolt– appears more likely to compete at Glasgow 2014 after Virgin Media were unveiled as the latest sponsor of the Commonwealth Games. They will also …
Invest Caribbean Now Urges Support For One Boston Fund
Invest Caribbean Now officials are urging all Caribbean nationals and friends of the Caribbean to assist those who suffered from the Boston terror bombing on April 15th. Felicia Persaud, the organize…
RELATIONSHIPS with Sandy Daley: “Learn to appreciate what you have!”
The horrific incident at the Boston Marathon has shaken me to my core. Among the dead was happy-go-lucky Martin Richard, the bright 8 year old who had attended the marathon with his mother, brother an…
ANSA McAL (Barbados) Ltd. moves to improve overall well-being of employees
As Barbados moves closer to the January 1, 2013 proclamation of the Safety and Health at Work Act, a leading Barbados conglomerate has moved proactively to improve the overall well-being of its employ…
DIGICEL TRIUMPHS IN RUN BARBADOS SERIES’ FIRST CEO CHALLENGE
Digicel showed that its lightning fast 4G speed not only relates to its telecommunications network but also to its staff when it dominated the recent Run Barbados Series’ Digicel 4G CEO Challenge. O…
Barbadian becomes Mr Caribbean International – 1st such victory in decade of contest
Four hundred metre hurdler and fitness specialist, Alexander Forde of Barbados, walked away with the title of Mr. Caribbean International on Saturday October 6, 2012. It’s been said that Forde bears…
FIRST EVER CARICOM INTER-TRIBAL GAMES 2012 SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN GUYANA!
A mere 4 weeks ago Damon Gerard Corrie had an idea, the kind of idea that consumed his thoughts and denied him sleep that night; inspired by the 2012 London Olympics in which for the first time ever a…
Montego Bay Dominates PanCaribbeanBank Jr Classic Tournament 2012
Over 100 high ranking athletes from across the island competed earlier this month at The PanCaribbeanBank Junior Classic Tournament at Tryall Club in Hanover. Leah Brown, Brand Manager, PanCaribbeanBa…
1st, 2nd & 3rd place medals for Caricom Inter-Tribal Games
Damon Corrie wants to thank the persons who have already come forward to support this history making effort of the CARICOM Inter-Tribal Games – I encourage others to step forward and support t…
A Single Caribbean Sports Academy: Part 2, By Sir Ronald Sanders
The success of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) athletes at the 2012 Olympic Games in London has created an illusion of the greatness of athleticism throughout the region. The brutal truth is that it is …
Barbadian deejays with “Race for Challenor” raise over Bds $14,000!
Recently in the centre of Barbados, running enthusiasts converged at the Challenor Creative Arts and Training Centre in Canefield St. Thomas for the charity race event dubbed, “The Race for Challeno…