Barbados’ first rotation of emergency medical and security personnel has returned home from earthquake-hit Venezuela after helping establish a field hospital which has treated approximately 1,500 people, carried out up to 20 surgeries and dispensed more than 1,000 prescriptions. The deployment forms part of Operation Lifeline, Barbados’ humanitarian response to the devastating earthquakes which struck…
Bridgetown, Barbados — Peformers across Barbados who dream of being on stage are being encouraged to chase that opportunity, as registration continues for the 2026 Richard Stoute Contest, which celebrates a significant milestone this year – its 50th anniversary. Registration is open until Friday, August 28, 2026, giving performers of all ages the opportunity to become part of a competition that has helped…
By Akealii Hall On August 13th, 2026, Diplomats, cultural figures and friends of Cuba gathered at the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theatre on Thursday evening to commemorate what would have been the 100th birthday of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Barbados, the August 13th ceremony blended…
Public urged to rely on official sources for accurate representations of Barbados’ premier cultural festival BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is aware of videos circulating on YouTube and other digital platforms which use artificial intelligence-generated imagery to depict Barbados’ Grand Kadooment. Some of these videos are presented using titles, descriptions and formats which…
The Sailors Valentine heritage craft has been confirmed as being developed in Barbados in the mid-1800’s likely as an entrepreneurial response to a growing market of sailors looking for gifts to take back home to their loved ones. Based on Barbados’ position as the most easterly of the Caribbean isles, the island was a strategic…
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc CEO Andrea Franklin (left) and Programme Officer Marsha Armstrong (right) presented 2026 Junior Minister of Tourism Jahneil McKenzie with her prizes. Junior Minister of Tourism Jahneil McKenzie of Daryll Jordan Secondary (centre) is flanked by Springer Memorial student Yadira Roberts and Talesa Boyce of Harrison College who placed third. 2026 Junior…
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – July 1 2026 – Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery, has launched its prestigious new series, the Exceptionally Aged Collection. Evolving from the pioneering spirit of the Master Blender Collection, this new series marks a brand-first with its emphasis on clear age statements, reinforcing Mount Gay’s unwavering commitment to transparency,…
The National Organisation of Women (NOW) Barbados held its Biennial General Meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2026, under the theme “From Advocacy to Action – Transforming Voices into Impact.” During the meeting, members reflected on the organisation’s work over the past two years and elected a new Executive Committee to serve from 2026 to 2028….
THE Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) to provide internationally recognised training, certification and workforce development across the tourism industry. Emphasizing the significance of the collaboration, BHTA CEO Senator Ryan Forde explained that the agreement will benefit tourism professionals as well as secondary and tertiary students by providing discounted rates and easier access to AHLEI programmed, designed to improve skills and elevate the talent pool on the island. He said,…
THE OFFICE of Pan African Affairs and Heritage will officially launch the 2026 Season ofEmancipation and commemorate the anniversary of the historic 1816 Bussa Rebellion with apublic discussion on reparations on Tuesday, April 14.Rodney Grant, Programme Advisor – Office of Pan African Affairs and Heritage, noted thatthe event will be held at Golden Groves Plantation,…
