The 41st Barbados International Hockey Festival held from August 23 to 29, 2026 at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex came to a close after a week of fast-paced hockey, international competition and camaraderie on the island. Thanks to the Barbados Hockey Federation the festival welcomed teams from the Caribbean and beyond, including Germany and…
A Back to School Giveback program “Pack For Progress, Together We Learn” was launched in the St. Michael Central constituency by its representative, Member of Parliament, Tyra Trotman on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The program’s purpose is to assist vulnerable members within the community with school supplies. Stationery, school bags, and art supplies were among…
The St.Bartholomew’s Summer Camp has seen a resurgence, hosting its largest number of campers this year. The camp introduced new culturally based activities and classes in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Culture. These included hair braiding, African studies, drama, folk song and sign language. Adding to the camp’s achievements during its resurgence this season, for the…
Parents and children now have the opportunity to embark on a journey of new beginnings through the creative work of educator, counsellor, and author Ferozah Kothdiwala. “Nerves to New Beginnings” the children’s book was officially launched at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, giving guests and supporters the chance to learn…
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…
On July 10, 2026, nineteen graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Engineer Student Programme were honoured at the inaugural General Aviation Maintenance Closing and Awards Ceremony held at the Grantley Adams International Airport. The programme, supported by the Ministry of Tourism and International Transport and the Ministry of Technological and Vocational Training, marked the successful completion of…
“If Barbados is to be a powerful nation going forward, our people must be able to not only take knowledge, but to apply that knowledge to solutions in the world.” These were the words of the Minister of Educational Transformation, The Honorable Chad Blackman as he addressed parents and members of the St. Michael North…
Today, at the Frank Collymore Hall, one of Black Hollywood’s favourite mamas, Jennifer Lewis, sat down with Barbadian youth and shared some of her wisdom. The conversation covered many avenues of life, moving from discussions about her career and past traumas to overcoming them, while offering uplifting words encouraging the youth to dream and live…
Exam-ready participants had the opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge as they completed their final assessment in the Bartending & Mixology course developed by the Pinelands Creative Workshop, and executed through the support of The Maria Holder Memorial Trust, the MAID Program, the Inclusive Development Initiative, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, and the…
Today, August 15, 2026 at the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) in Deacon’s Road, St. Michael, over 30 young girls aged 10 to 16 years of age were taught makeup application techniques; a valuable skill set suitable for their personal use or a potential business venture. Entrepreneur, professional makeup artist, and founder of The Makeup…
