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Windies blank Italy, make it four wins in four

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Windies blank Italy, make it four wins in four

West Indies made light work of Italy to win by 42 runs in their final preliminary round match in The ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday morning. It gave them a perfect record in Group C heading into the Super 8s – following their previous comfortable victories over Scotland, England and Nepal.

Skipper Shai Hope recorded his 11th T20I half century to earn the Man of the match ward. He scored 75 off 46 balls to set up a target of 166 on a slow surface in front a crowd of 40,000 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The latest result secured US$125,000 (BDS$250,000) in prize money from the first round.

Italy were rocked early in chase when a nip-backer from Matthew Forde knocked down Justin Mosca’s stumps, before Akeal Hosein exacted revenge on Anthony Mosca – after being hit for two sixes. The left-arm spinner deceived the opener with a slower ball for 19.

JJ Smuts (24 off 27) and Ben Manenti (26 off 21) put on a fightback, but both fell to spinner Gudakesh Motie (2-24), which ended Italy’s hopes. Shamar Joseph then came back and wrecked the lower order with career-best figures of 4-30 as he registered the best match of his career with four catches as well. Forde ended with three wickets for 19 runs – also his career-best figures as Italy were bowled out for 123 in 18 overs.

Hope’s crucial knock steadied West Indies ship early on as they posted 165-6 in 20 overs – a target that ultimately proved beyond the associate side. The captain said he was pleased with the team’s continued progress. “Well done to the team. Another good win. We’re now four in four and we have to keep this momentum going all the way through. From here we have to keep winning. I believe we need to be clinical with stroke play. We are in good shape going into the Super 8s,” Hope said.

The West Indies will travel west to Mumbai where they will face Zimbabwe in their first Super 8 match next Monday night. This will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, where West Indies have never lost a T20 World Cup match. Play starts at 7pm local time (9:30am Barbados Time). (PS)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested at Sandringham estate

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested at Sandringham estate

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the man formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC reported on Thursday.

The younger brother of King Charles has been in increasingly serious trouble over revelations about his links to the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Earlier, British newspapers reported that six unmarked police cars and around eight plain clothed officers had arrived at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in eastern England.

Thames Valley Police said earlier this month officers were considering allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor had passed confidential government documents to Epstein, according to files recently released by the U.S. government.

Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, and said he regrets their friendship. He has not responded to requests for comment since the latest release of documents. (Reuters)

Traffic changes for official opening of Parliament on Friday

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Traffic changes for official opening of Parliament on Friday

Motorists are being advised of traffic changes in Bridgetown on Friday, February 20, for the official opening of Parliament at the Parliament Buildings.

A parade will be held for the ceremony and several traffic measures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

There will be no parking along Marhill Street, Rickett Street, High Street, Palmetto Street and Palmetto Square to its junction with Roebuck Street during that period.

Road closures will be in place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. along Upper Broad Street, Trafalgar Street, Wharf Road, Marhill Street, Palmetto Street and Rickett Street.

Motorists can also expect traffic delays along Coleridge Street, Magazine Lane, Broad Street, Bridge Street, Roebuck Street and Tudor Street.

From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., traffic travelling along Lower Broad Street must turn left at the junction with Prince William Henry Street. Vehicles along St Michael’s Row will turn left onto Bridge Street towards Fairchild Street, while traffic travelling along Bay Street onto Lower Fairchild Street before the traffic lights will continue onto Upper Fairchild Street towards John Beckles Drive.

Police warned that anyone who contravenes the rules or fails to comply with instructions given by an officer in uniform is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $500 or imprisonment for three months.

The restrictions will not apply to vehicles transporting invited guests to the ceremony or to emergency vehicles, including those operated by the Barbados Police Service, Barbados Defence Force and Barbados Fire Service.

Officers will be deployed throughout the day to manage traffic. Police thanked the public for their cooperation and apologised for any inconvenience caused.

Ash Wednesday services across Barbados

Ashada Joseph
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Ash Wednesday services across Barbados

Barbadians marked Ash Wednesday in churches across on the island, a tradition that occurs every year to signal the season of Lent.

The services included the imposition of the ashes, where people received the mark of a cross on their foreheads with ashes, a symbolic act of repentance and preparation for Lent.

Students from St Leonard’s Boys’ School, Westbury Primary School and Wesley Hall Primary attended Ash Wednesday service at St Leonard’s Anglican Church. (Picture by Haroon Greenidge)

Children from the St Leonard’s Boys’ School, Westbury Primary School and Wesley Hall Primary made their way from their respective compounds into the chapel of the St Leonard’s Anglican Church at Westbury Road, where they received a thought-provoking message about temptation from Rev Sonia Hinds

The Lenten season begins on February 18, 2026 and will end on April 5, 2026 on Easter Sunday. (AJ)

WANTED: Dareo Theo Mitchell

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WANTED: Dareo Theo Mitchell

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Dareo Theo Mitchell, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. 

Mitchell, whose last known address is Chelston Garden, Culloden Road, St Michael, is approximately five feet (5’) in height, slim build and brown complexion.

Mitchell is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department (South) at the Oistins Police Station, Oistins, Christ Church accompanied by an attorney of his choice.

Members of the public are reminded that it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted people and anyone caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.

Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Dareo Theo Mitchell is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department (South) at telephone numbers 418-2608 or 418-2612, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police station. (PR/SAT)

IN CUSTODY: Robert Ricardo Parris

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IN CUSTODY: Robert Ricardo Parris

Robert Ricardo Parris, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Monday, February 16, 2026, is now in police custody.

Parris, alias “Angry Bird” of #31 Upper Crescent, Christ Church, was wanted in connection with serious criminal matters.

On the same day the notice was issued, he was brought into police custody and is currently assisting them with their investigations. (PR/SAT)

Historic change in choosing Speaker

Maria Bradshaw
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Historic change in choosing Speaker

Barbados is poised to mark a significant milestone in the history of its 385-year-old Parliament on Friday when a Speaker chosen from outside the House of Assembly takes office.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced the change in November, aimed at reforming the parliamentary structure.

The Speaker, responsible for presiding over proceedings in the House, is expected to be named soon, with speculation pointing to former Speaker and attorney Arthur Holder, who served from June 5, 2018.

Holder announced his resignation from elective politics after Parliament had been dissolved last month, making way for the February 11 General Election.

Clerk of Parliament Pedro Eastmond confirmed yesterday that the constitutional amendment was debated and passed in the Lower House on November 24, and subsequently passed by the Senate December 15. It was gazetted three days later.

The changes also permit senators with ministerial roles to participate directly in House debates and allow the Attorney General to speak on any matter in both Houses. However, he has no vote in the Senate.

Parliament is set to reconvene on Friday with an official opening ceremony, where the Government is expected to introduce the Appropriation Bill. Estimates debates are scheduled for next week.

The Barbados Labour Party Government has announced plans to extend an invitation to the Democratic Labour Party to select two senators, as per the Constitution.

Eastmond said the invitation would be extended through the President, but was unsure if it had been done as yet.

The President will also appoint seven Independent senators. 

Traffic changes for Parliament Opening Parade Rehearsal

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Traffic changes for Parliament Opening Parade Rehearsal

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a parade rehearsal for the reopening of parliament, will be held at The Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown, St. Michael. As a result, a number of traffic changes will take effect from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

ROAD CLOSURES
The following roads will be closed between 5 p.m. and 7:30 pm: a) Upper Broad Street, b) Trafalgar Street, c) Wharf Road and d) Rickett Street.

TRAFFIC DELAYS
Expect traffic delays along the following roads: a) Coleridge Street, b) Magazine Lane, c) Broad Street, d) Bridge Street, e) Roebuck Street and f) Tudor Street.

TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS
a) Traffic travelling along lower Broad Street, must turn left at the junction with Prince William Henry Street.
b) Traffic travelling along St. Michaels Row will either make the right onto Marhill Street towards Roebuck Street or the left onto Bridge Street towards Fairchild Street.
c) Traffic travelling along Bay Street onto Lower Fairchild Street before the traffic lights, will continue onto Upper Fairchild Street towards John Beckles Drive.

OFFENCES
Any person who contravenes these rules or fails to comply with any order given by a member of The Barbados Police Service in uniform, is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction, to a fine of five hundred dollars (BDS$500) or to imprisonment for a term of three months.

These rules do not apply to vehicles used by The Barbados Police Service, the Barbados Defence Force, the Barbados Fire Service, or any emergency vehicle. Police Officers will also be deployed on the day, to assist with all traffic management.

The Barbados Police Service thanks the members of the general public for their understanding and cooperation in this matter and apologises for any inconvenience these traffic changes may cause.

Concert shows love for Dame Sandra

Gercine Carter
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Concert shows love for Dame Sandra

It was ‘Straight From The Heart’ as artistes and musicians got together to toast President Emerita, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, on Valentine’s Day.

The show, held at the Frank Collymore Hall on Saturday night, was organised to honour the former Head of State, whose tenure ended last November 29, for her decades of service to this nation.

Scores of patrons, including several of Dame Sandra’s friends and family members, were in attendance.

Orchestrated by retired policeman Ronald Cummins, who goes by the stage name Jack Benny, it saw performances by members of the Barbados Police Service Band and a host of singers who thrilled the engaging audience.

Young Rachel Carter’s voice echoed through the Hall with Climb Every Mountain from the Sound Of Music, while Betty Payne’s styling of Whitney Houston’s I Look To You; Brian Carter’s touching rendition of Dance With My Father Again with the appropriate dance moves, and Mya Daniel’s powerful delivery of You Raise Me Up, all songs acknowledging the contribution of Dame Sandra’s late parents, clearly tugged at heartstrings, judging from the thunderous applause that followed each performance.

As magistrate, High Court and appellate judge along with Head of State, Dame Sandra demonstrated great interest in the welfare of children throughout her career, and this was acknowledged in a moving rendition of Let Us Pray For Our Children by Reverend Pearson Scantlebury.

Veteran performer Colin Spencer sent the audience swooning with Barbados Island of Dreams and also sang his self-penned Grace.

Perhaps the most poignant note of the night was struck when Spencer sang the old Frank Sinatra standard, My Way.

Master of ceremonies Margaret Allman-Goddard had announced that it was “one of Dame Sandra’s favourite songs . . . appropriate and fitting on this occasion, not only in the context of being her favourite but the way she did it . . . with dignity and integrity”.

It drew the oldest retired member of the former Royal Barbados Police Force Band, 97-yearold former assistant director Rudolph Holder, to the stage. With baton raised, and a steady hand, he ably directed the band made up primarily of Barbados Police Service Band members, which included two members whom he had taught to play.

‘Flexible career paths the future’

Shawn Cumberbatch
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‘Flexible career paths the future’

A majority of Caribbean finance professionals surveyed believe flexible career paths will replace traditional roles by 2035.

In a new survey by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) 53 per cent of respondents in the Caribbean believed that flexible career paths will replace linear paths within the next decade.

A further three in ten (29 per cent) in the Caribbean expected the two approaches to coexist equally.

While, as elsewhere, technology represented the most significant driver of change within the region, more localised factors were also important in framing career paths in the next decade.

The study Career Paths Reimagined highlighted local concerns over regional mobility and the impact of the CARICOM initiatives.

Paula Marcelle-Irish, head of Caribbean, ACCA said: “Mobility within the Caribbean is a significant topic, particularly considering CARICOM’s intention to enable the free movement of professionals. However, as of now, the accounting profession has not yet been included in the first phase of this.

“The expectation of those professionals we talked to in this research was that accountants will be included in the next phase, which could lead to increased movement of talent, cultural exchange, and resource shifts across the region.

“This anticipated mobility was seen as a major upcoming development for the profession in the regional discussions,” she added.

Talent shortage and outward migration are already persistent challenges for the region.  

Globally, preparing for a flexible career structure is at the core of suggested actions made in the report.

About 2 600 ACCA members and future members – including 86 from the Caribbean – together with 145 employers across the globe took part in the global research which identified the relevant skills sets that finance professionals should nurture for future career success.

Focusing on inter-personal, technology and technical skills and developing specialisms feature strongly, as well as having a curious and flexible mindset. Career breaks and “micro-retirements” are likely to increase as professionals work longer.

ACCA chief executive Helen Brand said: “Accountancy is being redefined in ways that are reshaping and expanding the role of the profession. While traditional career paths are giving way to more flexible, individualised routes that are shaped by skills rather than titles, opportunities to grow and thrive have never been greater for those prepared to embrace change.

“To be successful, finance professionals must be willing to let go of outdated expectations
and embrace a future which will see the rise of hyper-personalised careers featuring more flexibility but less predictability.

“Taking greater ownership of your career and learning is key – continually developing the right skills is essential to navigating a flexible workplace.” 

Survey respondents ranked technology as the most significant of eight drivers of change reshaping future career paths and workplaces, with changes in personal expectations of work coming in second place. (PR/SC)

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