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Tag Archives: Garrison

  1. International Jockeys’ Challenge 2019, what you missed… Flow’s Independence Deals!

    The telecoms service provider had an Independence special of $53 for a prepaid Samsung Handset with 530 MB of data for WhatsApp, clearly this lady was looking to get to the bottom of this deal?

    November 25, 2019Photo Gallery, TechnologyNo comments
  2. International Jockeys’ Challenge 2019, what you missed… BTC President & Youth Affairs Minister

    Minister of Youth Affairs. Adrian “Medic” Forde (in sunglasses) with President of the Barbados Turf Club, Sir David Seale who stopped in at the historic Garrison Savannah to say ‘Hello,‘ as the Barbados Lottery sponsored event had great attendance this weekend by visitors and locals alike… The Youth Affairs Minister was there to cheer on […]

    November 25, 2019Photo Gallery, SportsNo comments
  3. Presentation of Certificate Qualifications on concluding studies of the Canadian Association of Museums: Introduction to Museum Studies Distance Learning Program

    Four members within Barbados’ museum profession have recently completed the Commonwealth Association of Museums’ (CAM) distance learning certificate course- An Introduction to Museum Studies. CAM, which is an international NGO based in Canada dedicated to supporting museums and museum workers throughout the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, offered the course in 2017 and it ran […]

    September 1, 2019EducationNo comments
  4. STYROFOAM CONTAINERS POSSESS UNSEEN DANGERS FOR BARBADIAN CONSUMERS

    A local environmental consultant warns a persistence in using polystyrene or styrofoam containers can lead to dangerous side effects. This urgent cry of caution from Mark Hill, the CEO of Think Design, who engineered the successful redesign of Star Chick for HACCP verified poultry packaging, was part of the panellists attending last week’s Town Hall […]

    April 23, 2019BusinessNo comments
  5. NO TIME IS A GOOD TIME – BLUE ECONOMY MINISTER SPEAKS FRANKLY AT PLASTICS BAN TALKS

    There was no holding back as vendors, retailers, distributors and members of the public voiced concerns over the ban on petro-based single use plastics at Paddock Road during the first of two town hall meetings. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, said the discussion on banning plastics started as far back […]

    April 22, 2019Breaking News, Education, FeaturedNo comments
  6. A look back on the winners in Barbados of the Sandy Lane Gold Cup

    The most popular racing event in the Southern Caribbean calendar is almost upon us – whether you’re the type to keep a constant eye on the horse racing results or you just fancy a good day out, heading over to Garrison Savannah this Saturday is a fine idea. Blast of Storm Notable for being the […]

    February 28, 2019Breaking News, Featured, SportsNo comments
  7. MORE WAYS TO “GET INTO RUGBY” STARTING THIS WEEKEND!

    Interested in rugby? Now you can learn more about the fastest growing sport in the world! The Barbados Rugby Football Union (BRFU) is pleased to announce that effective 16 February 2019, their highly successful Get Into Rugby Barbados (GIR Barbados) programme will be holding introductory sessions at the Clubhouse on the Garrison Savannah. Every Saturday […]

    February 8, 2019RugbyNo comments
  8. FRANCE SEEKING TO INCREASE PRESENCE IN CARIBBEAN TO BOLSTER CARICOM ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

    France is looking to significantly assist with the Regional Security System (RSS) and with CDEMA the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency to lobby for associate membership for Guadeloupe and Martinique within CARICOM… Mr Ardanaz highlighted the need for the RSS and CDEMA to be able to improve their capacity to provide safety at all times, […]

    December 27, 2018Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  9. Barbadian receives the Award of the Belgian National Honour of Officer of the Order of Leopold II

    The kingdom of Belgium expressed an interest in doing business with Barbados for waste management and transportation. Guy Sevrin is the Belgian Ambassador Barbados and Jamaica, he is based in Kingston, but the envoy was here to deliver the Award of the Belgian National Honour of Officer of the Order of Leopold II to Ms. […]

    December 2, 2018Breaking News, Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  10. MEGA 6 BREEDERS’ CLASSIC (CONDITION RACE)

    1800 M (Turf) (Purse $30,000 plus Subscriptions totaling $8,543) BARBADOS BRED 3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER

    November 11, 2018Games, Photo GalleryNo comments
  11. Barbados Lottery Race Day: 1st day, 3rd Racing Season – You Gotta Be In it to Win It! November 11, 2018Games, Photo GalleryNo comments
  12. Barbados Lottery Race Day: 1st day, 3rd Racing Season – Summoning the steeds… November 11, 2018Games, Photo GalleryNo comments
  13. HORSESHOE PRODUCTIONS TROPHY (CONDITION RACE)

    1800 M (Turf) (Purse $13,000) 3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 60 – 42 (ALSO OPEN TO HORSES 3-YEARS AND OLDER RATED 41 AND BELOW) {OPTIONAL CLAIMING $8,000.00}

    November 11, 2018Games, Photo GalleryNo comments
  14. Barbados Lottery has another treat in store for its fans at the Garrison Savannah today!

    The Barbados Lottery has another treat in store for its fans by way of ‘The Barbados Lottery Race Day‘. Account Development Manager for IGT Global Services Limited, operators of The Barbados Lottery, Mr. Patrick Clunis, launched the Race Day during a press conference held at the Barbados Turf Club, the Garrison, St. Michael, and presented […]

    November 10, 2018Games, Photo GalleryNo comments
  15. A NEW GAME OPTION SOON FROM BARBADOS LOTTERY, AS THEY TEAM UP WITH BARBADOS TURF CLUB FOR RESUMING RACES AT THE GARRISON

    Racing is set to begin again next weekend at the historic Garrison Savannah when the Barbados Lottery joins with the Barbados Turf Club to present an exciting Race Day on Saturday the 10th of this month… This was confirmed by Patrick Clunis – the regional manager of IGT, the parent company of Barbados Lottery; – […]

    November 2, 2018Breaking News, Featured, GamesNo comments
  16. TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT CLOSED FOR THREE DAYS

    The Town and Country Development Planning Office will be closed from tomorrow, Monday 8th October to Wednesday 10th October as a result of environmental issues there. The Town and Country Development Planning Office apologizes for any inconvenience this closure may cause. (SA/BGIS)

    October 8, 2018Breaking News, Business, FeaturedNo comments
  17. Queen Elizabeth II’s undiminished love of horse racing

    Royalty and horses go hand in hand. These majestic creatures have served generations after generations of kings, queens, princes, princesses and courtiers. We are sure you would know about this if you like to play Canada casino games. For Queen Elizabeth II, horses are not just a convenient medium of transport. Her love for horses […]

    August 9, 2018SportsNo comments
  18. Gosden Can Learn Lessons from Peirce’s Barbados Gold Cup Success

    The flat season of racing in the United Kingdom is drawing to close, although one of the main races of the campaign remains on the schedule. The St Leger Stakes at Doncaster is on the agenda and the leading trainers will be aiming to guide their charges to success. John Gosden has enjoyed past success, […]

    August 4, 2018Featured, SportsNo comments
  19. BRFU launches Try Time Touch Rugby

    On August 11, 2018, the BRFU (in association with Get Into Rugby – Barbados) will be launching the Try Time Touch Rugby Tournament at the Historic Garrison Savannah, home of Barbados Rugby. It will be held on three consecutive Saturdays (August 11, 18 & 25) with cash prizes for first and second places. Registration fee […]

    August 4, 2018Photo Gallery, RugbyNo comments
  20. A Day at the Races in Barbados

    Garrison Savannah Racecourse is one of the most popular sporting venues in Barbados as horse racing enthusiasts love heading to the course across the year to see the best thoroughbreds in action. The track is located in the historic Garrison area, which is situated just outside of Bridgetown. If you have never been to Garrison […]

    August 1, 2018Featured, SportsNo comments
  21. #Barbados #Rugby in Youth #Olympic #Qualifiers

    For the first time in Olympic history, Barbados will be represented at the Youth Olympic Games Qualifiers in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on March 1-2, 2018. The players and administrators are knee-deep in preparation for this international tournament. Both males and females will be representing Barbados in Las Vegas, and the young athletes have been […]

    February 14, 2018Featured, RugbyNo comments
  22. STEPHEN LANG JOINS BARBADOS INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ADVISORY BOARD

    The Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF) is pleased to announce that Stephen Lang has joined its advisory board and will lend his experience as an award winning actor, director and producer to help guide the Festival’s development and growth. Lang, whose film BEYOND GLORY riveted the Festival’s inaugural opening night audience this past January, is […]

    August 7, 2017CinemaComments Off on STEPHEN LANG JOINS BARBADOS INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ADVISORY BOARD
  23. Barbados v Trinidad – Junior Men’s Rugby Xs

    The Barbados Junior Development Men’s Rugby Team will be hosting Trinity College U16 Men for two matches in Rugby X’s at the Historic Garrison Savannah. These matches will take place on Saturday, July 29 and Tuesday August 1, 2017. Kick off will be at 4:00 pm. These friendly fixtures will be preceded on each day […]

    July 25, 2017Photo Gallery, RugbyNo comments
  24. Barbados go down fighting in Rugby XVs

    Some called it “War at the Garrison“, others referred to David and Goliath, as arch-rivals Barbados and Guyana clashed in the first round of the annual Rugby Americas North Mens XVs tournament on Saturday May 13, 2017. Guyana had the opportunity to score first when a Barbados infraction gave their No 9 Ryan Gonsalves the […]

    May 15, 2017Breaking News, Featured, RugbyNo comments
  25. International Rugby at Garrison Savannah: Merry Men from Vermont University

    South Buffalo RFC coming in to play on Feb 19 and Feb 23, and Brown University playing on March 27 and March 29

    February 5, 2017Photo Gallery, RugbyNo comments