The Barbados Police Service has confirmed a fatal stabbing occurred last night at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex. Reports indicate the Marine Unit is on the scene working to retrieve the body from the water and a search is also on for the suspect. This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it comes to hand.

Barbadian Peter-Ross Grosvenor won the best guest athlete medal at the recently held Damian Mohammed Powerlifting Classic in Trinidad. Grosvenor, who competed among 70 participants in the 83 kilograms category, completed eight out of nine lifts, producing several personal best performances. During an interview with CBC Sports, Grosvenor said he was pleased with his performance, having started the sport only nine months ago. Grosvenor is also encouraging more Barbadians to get involved in powerlifting.

Barbados is making greater steps to improve the landscape of Para-sport on the island. In commemoration of Japan-CARICOM friendship year 2024, the Barbados Olympic Association, Barbados Judo Association and the Embassy of Japan participated in dialogue to bring about more inclusion. During a panel discussion led by visiting Olympic Gold Medalist Keiji Suzuki and Paralympian Yusuke Hatsuse, Deputy Director of the National Sports Council Emmerson Bascombe, said recruiting sporting talent in Barbados must be geared towards more citizens with disabilities. The visually impaired, who performed a Judo demonstration with Suzuki, took the opportunity to empower those with disabilities in Barbados.