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…
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…
There were no holds barred, actually, Jherad Lord Zenn Alleyne released the full clip in the highly hilarious stage play Scam-Uh-Life. Featuring some of the island’s best, including Zenn himself playing an indecisive husband, Kenroy who is living a life in cycles and domestic maltreatment, just can’t catch a break- and when he finally does,…
The BIM Cheer Federation Inc. successfully held its second annual cheerleading competition Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the St. Michael Secondary School. Scores of proud parents, coaches, and members of the community gathered to witness the battle for points among students from various schools, as well as independent clubs across Barbados. Competitors happily showed off…
As Barbados enters a new year, the President of the National Organisation of Women(NOW) Barbados is calling for renewed national commitment to advancing equality,supporting women’s mental health, valuing care work, and strengthening pathways foryoung women transitioning into adulthood.While acknowledging that women and girls continue to face challenges that are oftenunseen and endured in silence, the…
A floating symbol of international cooperation has arrived in Barbadian waters, as the Chinese Naval Ship Silk Road Ark opens its gangways to provide comprehensive healthcare to the public through December 27. The vessel set sail from China in early September for the Mission Harmony 2025, to provide humanitarian support through healthcare services and training…
Pirates Achieve Three-Peat Victory at Bayview Swim MeetBayview, October 4th The Bayview Pirates secured a dramatic victory at the 3rd annual Bayview Pirates Swim Meet, extending their dominant streak to three consecutive years. The tightly contested meet, held from September 26th to 28th, saw the Pirates triumph by a narrow margin of just six points…
