In an environment where youth football continues to grow in popularity but not always in structure, Jamar Codrington is quietly reshaping the landscape through a development-driven approach that prioritizes long-term growth over short-term success. As the Founder and Head Coach of Golden Boots neXt Gen, his youth football coaching and development organization was born out of both…
THE Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) to provide internationally recognised training, certification and workforce development across the tourism industry. Emphasizing the significance of the collaboration, BHTA CEO Senator Ryan Forde explained that the agreement will benefit tourism professionals as well as secondary and tertiary students by providing discounted rates and easier access to AHLEI programmed, designed to improve skills and elevate the talent pool on the island. He said,…
THE OFFICE of Pan African Affairs and Heritage will officially launch the 2026 Season ofEmancipation and commemorate the anniversary of the historic 1816 Bussa Rebellion with apublic discussion on reparations on Tuesday, April 14.Rodney Grant, Programme Advisor – Office of Pan African Affairs and Heritage, noted thatthe event will be held at Golden Groves Plantation,…
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…
The dust has finally settled on the historic 2026 General Elections, leaving Barbados in a political landscape unlike any other in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Following a third consecutive 30-0 sweep by the Barbados Labour Party, the vibrant celebrations that once filled the National Botanical Gardens on Valentine’s Day have transitioned into a period of deep…
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…
“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…
