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…
“Together with Tyra” was her slogan, but tenacity and tolerance are what led Attorney Tyra Trotman to win the candidacy for St. Michael Central last night. Even as she defeated the CEO of the Small Business Association, Lynette Holder, 156–45, she took her win gracefully, asking Holder to join her on stage. The Major Noot…
The National Cultural Foundation is profoundly saddened to learn of the recent passing of Milton McCollin, a dedicated theatre activist who played a pivotal role in shaping Barbadian theatre during the post-colonial era. His contributions have left an indelible mark on our cultural identity during a transformative period when Barbados sought to redefine itself beyond…
Saturday, November 22nd marked the staging of the Soca Goes Gold event, and one of the biggest highlights—both for patrons and those viewing the videos via social media —witnessed the return of local entertainer Bruce Chandler. Bruce, formerly known as one half of the dynamic duo Jabae, has openly faced challenges with drug abuse and…
Just like viewing an Instagram story, summer has flew by and many parents have felt the crush of the September back-to-school rush and all that comes with it. From last-minute shopping trips and transportation concerns to the weight of new expectations, this annual season brings both excitement and challenges. News On The Go Now’s Nakita…
Under the starlit sky of the Richard Stoute Amphitheatre, Barbados delivered a finale worthy of history. CARIFESTA XV, ten days of artistry, music, theatre, dance, and culture, closed not with a whisper but with a thunderous celebration of Caribbean identity that left thousands breathless and declaring this the greatest CARIFESTA ever staged. From the first…
For many, the world of dance and technology may seem like two separate worlds. But for Valencia James, the fusion of both is not just a creative endeavor rather, it is a journey that is transforming the way we think about storytelling, collaboration and culture. As part of the CARIFESTA XV celebrations, James returns to…
On Thursday, July 10th, 2025, PoeTree Barbados, in collaboration with Bean N Bagel 2.0, hosted the highly anticipated Under The PoeTree: The Battle Royale a thrilling night of spoken word that brought together emerging voices, powerful storytelling, and a buzzing audience of over 200 patrons. Fourteen spoken word artists competed for cash prizes totaling $700 BDS, sponsored by Cupid Productionsand Bean N Bagel…
