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…
Beneath grey, overcast skies that mirror the mood of a grieving nation, Barbados laid to rest the Right Excellent Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers. A loss this island has mourned over the past several days for a National Hero who not only put Barbados on the global stage, showcasing the incredible talent this nation can…
The Taratibu Youth Association (TYA) from the United States of America, and the Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW) from Barbados have joined forces to host an intensive, interactive, youth-focused workshop on mental health, arts, and cultural expression. Developed by leading mental health experts from the University of Maryland Global Campus and Georgetown University, the initiative addresses…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
