Local NewsNewsTribute Tributes, tears, a 19-gun salute mark Sobersโ last journey by Emmanuel Joseph 29/07/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 4 min read After more than five hours of a solemn and emotional journey that included stops at Parliament Buildings and Heroes Square, and a service of thanksgiving at cricketโs Mecca, Kensington Oval, … Continue Reading 29/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsTribute Sir Garfield Sobers remembered as humble father, national inspiration by Jenique Belgrave 29/07/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 29/07/2026 Family members paid emotional tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers at his state funeral at Kensington Oval, remembering the national hero not only for his unmatched sporting achievements but for his … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsSports West Indies cricket royalty turns out in full force at Kensington Oval by Kurtis Hinds 29/07/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 29/07/2026 Several generations of West Indies cricketers gathered at Kensington Oval on Wednesday to bid farewell to global cricket icon the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers. Former West Indies captains Sir … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Free park-and-ride for state funeral at four locations by Barbados Today 29/07/2026 by Barbados Today 29/07/2026 If youโre attending the State Service of Thanksgiving for the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, National Hero of Barbados, today, Wednesday, July 29, take advantage of the Transport Boardโs free … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews State funeral preparations near end at Kensington Oval by Shamar Blunt 28/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 28/07/2026 Crowds exceeding 10 000 are expected at Kensington Oval on Wednesday as Barbados prepares to bid farewell to the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, with final works underway to ready … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl by Barbados Today 28/07/2026 by Barbados Today 28/07/2026 Police are appealing to the public for help in locating 13-year-old Kemera Murray of Blackman Field, The Pine, St Michael, who has been missing for the past week. According to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Sir Garfield Sobers legacy โinspires Barbadians to excelโ by Shamar Blunt 28/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 28/07/2026 A towering figure in cricket and national life, Sir Garfield Sobers gave Barbados more than records โ he gave a small island the confidence to measure itself against the worldโs … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Barbadians remember, reflect as Sir Garfield Sobers lies in state by Lauryn Escamilla 28/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 28/07/2026 Barbadians lined around the Parliament Buildings on Monday to pay their final respects to National Hero the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, as hundreds filed past his casket and signed … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews City traffic disruptions expected for Sobersโ state funeral by Jenique Belgrave 28/07/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 28/07/2026 Members of the travelling public and businesses in the City are being advised to plan for traffic delays and diversions on Wednesday owing to the state funeral for National Hero … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Union calls for changes to wages bill to cover public workers by Ricardo Roberts 27/07/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 27/07/2026 The Barbados Union of Teachers is urging lawmakers to amend the proposed Protection of Wages Bill so public officers are guaranteed timely pay and have access to remedies when salaries … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
