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The highly anticipated Boxing Day Card at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre has been postponed. It was dubbed ‘The Homecoming’ and was set to feature four professional fights and two amateur bouts with the highlight being the clash between overseas-based Barbadian Cobia ‘Soldier’ Breedy and Columbian Deivis Julio. Matchbox Promotions announced on social media that they faced a few final obstacles that made them accept that in order to give the boxers and fans the best possible experience and meet all the contractual agreements, they must pivot and adjust with April 12, 2025, set aside as the new date for the Card. With just a couple days to go before the scheduled showdown, Breedy told CBC Sports he is disappointed, but the situation was out of his control. The 33-year-old said he had been working extremely hard preparing for the fight which would have been his first pro bout at home.

Restaurants are fully booked and ready to deliver on the dining experience expected on Christmas Day. Trevor Thorpe reports.

Chief Medical Officer the Most Honourable Dr. Kenneth George wants Barbadians to be cautious as they celebrate the Yuletide season. In addition to making healthier food choices, Dr. George is urging Barbadians to stay away from activities that would place healthcare professionals, particularly those at the Accident and Emergency Department under pressure. He tells CBC News drivers also need to be extra cautious when using alcohol to avoid any additional fatalities for the year. And with a record number of visitors on the island at this time, the Chief Medical Officer is reminding Barbadians that the busy season here corresponds with the flu season in our northern source markets.