A vibrant showcase of Afro-Caribbean drumming and traditional folk dance, supported by The Maria Holder Memorial Trust, brought the sounds of Colombia’s Caribbean coast to Barbados on Thursday as a youth cultural delegation from Tolúviejo, Colombia, took part in an interactive cultural exchange at Parkinson Memorial Secondary School. The event, led by the Ambassador of…
The energy was electric at the National Botanical Gardens last evening as thousands turned out to support the finalists in the Banks Party Monarch competition. The gardens were a kaleidoscope of color, packed with patrons carrying chairs and umbrellas, dressed in vibrant outfits, and ready to enjoy the show. By the end of the night,…
As Barbados charges forward with its year-long “On the Road to 60” celebrations, honoring six decades of independence and its vibrant journey as a parliamentary republic, the nation’s literary community has stepped directly into the spotlight. Last evening, against the backdrop of the Radisson Aquatica Resort, acclaimed author, publisher, and founder of Passionate Words Editing…
Tensions were high last Tuesday as the finalists for the Banks Party Monarch (Powered by Hitz 106.7 FM) officially drew their performance positions. With the official running order locked in, the countdown has begun for the ultimate soca showdown, set to ignite the National Botanical Gardens, this coming Sunday on July 12th. Behind the scenes,…
It all went down last Saturday at the Olympus theatres where the Barbados E-Sports/Shadwayne Gaming Frutee Cap to Crown tournament was held. Gamers from all over the island came together to compete against each other in Tekken 8, Super Smash Bros and EA Sports FC 26 and it was epic. Usually to enter any event,…
Barbadian youth advocates are drawing a line in the sand at the school gate, demanding that the government turn its 2023 School Nutrition Policy into binding law to shield children from predatory corporate marketing. Gathering at National Heroes Square for the ‘Hope for the Future 3.0’ campaign, members of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of…
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…
