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Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026: Massive Lineup Revealed as Festival Moves to Kensington Oval
The Wait Is Over! Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 takes over as it is moving to the legendary Kensington Oval this April with a massive three-night lineup that blends foundation legends with the hottest names in modern dancehall. Organizers officially launched
More Than a Melody: Nine Schools Unite to Support Springer’s Class of 2026
Nine Barbados schools brought the sweet sound of steel pan to the Springer Memorial School last Saturday, as the ‘When The Stars Align’ fundraiser successfully hit all the right notes for the graduating class of 2026. People turned out in
New Era For Oversight
The dust has finally settled on the historic 2026 General Elections, leaving Barbados in a political landscape unlike any other in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Following a third consecutive 30-0 sweep by the Barbados Labour Party, the vibrant celebrations that once
Barbados’ Global Icon, Business Mogul & Visionary Robyn Rihanna Fenty Turned 38.
Happy Birthday Rihanna! Barbados celebrates its most famous soil daughter, the Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty, NH, as she officially turned 38. From her humble beginnings in Westbury road to the biggest stages of all time, the National Hero’s birthday
The Chinese Lunar Year
After 60 Years, the Year of the Fire Horse has Recurred! The Chinese new year is the annual 15-day Chinese festival that commences with the new moon that takes place between January 21st and February 20th. This year it commenced
Unscheduled Holiday Leaves local Businesses to Pivot
While store shelves across Barbados are currently overflowing with teddy bears and customizable gift sets for the ‘month of love,’ the focus shifted abruptly in the early hours of February 12th. Following the conclusion of the 2026 General Election, Prime
The Tenacious Tyra Holds FIRM
“Together with Tyra” was her slogan, but tenacity and tolerance are what led Attorney Tyra Trotman to win the candidacy for St. Michael Central last night. Even as she defeated the CEO of the Small Business Association, Lynette Holder, 156–45,
NCF Mourns the Passing of Theatre Practitioner Milton McCollin.
The National Cultural Foundation is profoundly saddened to learn of the recent passing of Milton McCollin, a dedicated theatre activist who played a pivotal role in shaping Barbadian theatre during the post-colonial era. His contributions have left an indelible mark
Bajan Best: Scam-Uh-Life Pulls Out All Stops
There were no holds barred, actually, Jherad Lord Zenn Alleyne released the full clip in the highly hilarious stage play Scam-Uh-Life. Featuring some of the island’s best, including Zenn himself playing an indecisive husband, Kenroy who is living a life
Power & Pompoms Bim Cheer’s Take Off
The BIM Cheer Federation Inc. successfully held its second annual cheerleading competition Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the St. Michael Secondary School. Scores of proud parents, coaches, and members of the community gathered to witness the battle for points among
New Year Statement Calls for Deeper Support for Women and Girls in 2026
As Barbados enters a new year, the President of the National Organisation of Women(NOW) Barbados is calling for renewed national commitment to advancing equality,supporting women’s mental health, valuing care work, and strengthening pathways foryoung women transitioning into adulthood.While acknowledging that
Sailing Toward Health: Silk Road Ark Offers Free Care
A floating symbol of international cooperation has arrived in Barbadian waters, as the Chinese Naval Ship Silk Road Ark opens its gangways to provide comprehensive healthcare to the public through December 27. The vessel set sail from China in early