‘An anonymous group of activists known as the Save Barbuda movement, in partnership with the Global Legal Action Network, have set up a campaign to stop the island of Barbuda being devastated by a massive, illegal building project for the super-rich’. This statement comes from a group of surfers who have come to enjoy Palmetto […]
Tag Archives: sport
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Dec
Dec
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) came to Barbuda last week to encourage young people to train in the game, bringing essential equipment to promote coaching and playing. Of course we have our own Barbudan UK FA qualified referee .- Mr Prince Frank – chosen as one of the top 100 young referees in […]
All sports need funding but the background to our tennis court needs explaining. The court was built on Barbuda with funding from Mr Kelly of Coco Point after a campaign to provide this facility in the village, in memory of the children who were involved in the tragic minibus crash coming back from Coco Point after […]
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Feb
Feb
The 12th edition of the ever-popular 600-mile dash around 11 Caribbean islands – the RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club) Caribbean 600 – set off from Antigua on Monday 24th February. The diverse fleet compete in four classes, with 74 entries sailed by over 700 crew members representing 37 nations. This Australian sailing website describes Barbuda, […]
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Dec
Dec
Kevin Samuel is a Barbudan success story, the first to play major Division I basketball in the USA from Barbuda. Along with Cohen DeSouza, who played at Tyler Junior College in 2014-15, and is now playing for the Antigua and Barbuda national team, Kevin’s promise in the sport (and his 6’11 height) landed him in […]
Rough seas and big swells prevented the ferry from operating for a few days last week, but Barbuda’s international surfing community were happy – they are here taking advantage of the great waves at Palmetto Point.