Barbados is taking a monumental step toward quantifying the “unquantifiable.” New research has revealed that the harm accumulated during the period of enslavement exceeds $3 to $4 Trillion Barbados Dollars, marking a definitive shift in the global conversation on reparations. Dr. Coleman Bazelon, lead researcher and President of Public Interest Experts Inc., presented the staggering…
The energy is building for next weekend’s Barbados Reggae Weekend, as Kensington Oval prepares to host a lineup that bridges local rising stars with international legends. Organizers have confirmed that burgeoning artist Mastaa T will take the stage, while the weekend reaches its crescendo on Sunday, April 26th, with a headlining performance by global icon…
For many, crocheting is a quiet retreat or a rhythmic way to decompress after a long day. For Abigail Gordon, the artist and entrepreneur behind Ofcourse Knot, the craft is less about relaxation and more about reaching new heights. After a decade of perfecting her stitches, she isn’t just making clothing items, she is weaving…
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 the season this week with media personality Shadae Lewis at the helm as M.C. During…
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 numbers to support the fundraiser. The event was coordinated by a teacher at the Springer…
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 has become an unofficial day of national pride for Bajans at home and across the…
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 on February 17th, the first day of the Lunar New Year, and will conclude on…
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 Minister Mia Amor Mottley declared Friday the 13th a national bank holiday which was a…
