Mark’s Auto Spares Belair Stars got off to a winning start on the opening night of the Inaugural A&A Auto Parts/Fusionz Boutique Champion of Champions T20 Tapeball Tournament. Playing at the Weymouth Police Sports Club, the Stars chased down 97 to defeat the Blazers by three wickets. Ashley Nurse led with 22, while Miguel Cummings had three for 14 and Renald Bourne 3-36 in a losing effort.

Despite the current state of emergency in Trinidad and Tobago to get rising gun violence under control, visitors are being advised they can feel safe attending Carnival 2025. Multimedia Journalist and presenter at CCN TV6, Trinidad, Urvashi Tiwari-Roopnarine says so far it has been all systems go for carnival, with several events already being held and partygoers and participants feeling safe. She was speaking on CBC’s TV8 Mornin’ Barbados.

The organisers of the BIM 10 Tournament have plans to expand the competition. Tournament Director Clint St. Hill, says while the possibilities are endless, they’re looking at attracting foreign players.