Local NewsNewsSports Howell loses battle to cancer by Randy Bennett 13/08/2023 written by Randy Bennett Updated by Sandy Deane 13/08/2023 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 760 Dishon Eto Howell, one of Barbados’ budding football talents has lost his battle with cancer. The 22-year-old, who was diagnosed with bone cancer, passed away today. In a statement, the Barbados Football Association (BFA) expressed its condolences at Howell’s passing. “The Barbados Football Association is devastated to have learnt of the passing of former outstanding junior national footballer Dishon Howell at the age of 22. The thoughts of everyone at BFA are with Dishon’s family, friends, team-mates and everyone connected with the clubs, and teams he represented,” the release stated. “Dishon will always be remembered for scoring twice on his debut for Barbados in a comeback victory over Bermuda in 2017. May he rest in peace. We offer our deepest condolences,” it further added.In 2016, Howell was the lone Barbadian selected to be a part of a 12-member team from the Caribbean to undergo training at the English Premier League club under the Digicel Kickstart programme. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Howell, who attended Bay Primary and St Leonard’s Boys’ played for Pro Shottas and local premier league club Notre Dame. randybennett@barbadostoday.bb Randy Bennett You may also like New heart attack treatment initiative launched at QEH 25/03/2025 Mechanical Debushing in Stewart Hill, St. John 25/03/2025 Man admits to having sex with minor without knowing age 25/03/2025
