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…
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…
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…
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…
While Calypso and Soca Music still thrives, August 30th will officially be known as Edwin Yearwood day in New York City. The Soca General received recognition of that following his superb performances at Labour Day celebrations and over the year in New York City. While speaking to News On The Go’s Kerry Skeete at CARIFESTA…
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…
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – A new piano book, “Caribbean Folk Songs for Piano,” is set to launch this month during Carifesta XV, marking a significant milestone for the PROJECT Music Books for Piano Education. The extensive 70-page collection written by author and musician Liesbeth Peroti is a collaboration between Caribbean Sheet Music Publishing and Robert Gibson…
PoeTree Barbados in collaboration with Bean N Bagel 2.0 will be hosting Under The PoeTree: The Power Men Wield on June 12th 2025 at 7:30pm. The poetry show which has an impressive cast of award-winning artistes such as DJ Simmons, Simon Pipe, StonedwithCupid, Deo The Poet, Damani Re, Atiba Sealy-Thompson, Rae, NEC, Barry Reid, Iyah…
The acclaimed film “Panazz The Story” will soon touch down in Barbados. This award-winning documentary vividly documents the Trinidadian pan n’ jazz ensemble, Panazz. The Barbados Museum will host these exciting screenings. It’s happening on June 7 and 8, 2025. Steel Pan’s Cultural Journey Unfolds on Screen This film offers more than a chronicle; it…
Spinny is taking his Bajan Wukkups to the world. In his suitcase, he has jucks and Bajan moves packed galore. Indeed, a passport stamped with passion marks him as a diplomat of culture. Spinny, the undisputed maestro of Bajan Wukkup, feels a familiar thrill. His passport, thick with stamps, testifies to a dream. He brings…
