Young entrepreneurs are on the rise as the Teen CEO Summer Camp returns for its second year with registration already surpassed 50%. This hands-on, entrepreneurial and leadership program sets up many young Barbadians with the opportunity to succeed from an early age – an opportunity that was not so readily available for past generations. Founder…
A third cohort of students were officially welcomed on Tuesday June 9, 2026, continuing to bridge the critical gap between traditional academic qualifications and the practical professional skills demanded by today’s work environment. The Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW) launched the Satellite Program – Facilitating Inclusive Development in Communities! This impactful initiative, targeted to individuals ages…
The Barbados National Culinary Team Programme is an investment by the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) in local talent responsible for telling the story of Barbados’ rich culture through culinary artistic expression. During a competitors’ briefing held at Courtyard by Marriott on June 2, 2026, BHTA Chairman, Javon Griffith highlighted that “This programme is…
Close to 100 local chefs and mixologists will compete in the 2026 Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Taste of Barbados Competition, slated for Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC). BHTA Special Projects Manager, Tessalee Moore, explained that registration for the bi-annual qualifier for the award-winning BHTA…
CEO of the Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW), Sophia Greaves, has launched the newest workshop: wire bending. The opening ceremony took place May 21, 2026 at the Spirit Bond, Wharf Road, Bridgetown, where Senator Shane Archer, Deputy Permanent Secretary Michelle Maynard, resident Ambassador of Columbia to Barbados Her Excellency Elizabeth Taylor Jay, and other esteemed guests…
On May 20, 2026 Cuban Ambassador to Barbados, Yanet Stable, met with members of the delegation to Cuba, the Barbados-Cuba Friendship Association, the 6th Region Movement, and the Hibiscus Sports and Culture Foundation, during a Press Conference at the Cuban Embassy in White Hill, St. Thomas. The discussions included the threats and aggression Cuba has…
On May 16, 2026 the life and skating legacy of Michael Layne, affectionately known as “Mykey Moda”, was celebrated with verbal tributes and skating in his honor. All wheels were welcomed to the all white affair held at Kooyman car park, Christ Church for the beloved member of the skating community and old scholar of…
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 students from various schools, as well as independent clubs across Barbados. Competitors happily showed off…
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 September for the Mission Harmony 2025, to provide humanitarian support through healthcare services and training…
