As Barbados charges forward with its year-long “On the Road to 60” celebrations, honoring six decades of independence and its vibrant journey as a parliamentary republic, the nation’s literary community has stepped directly into the spotlight. Last evening, against the backdrop of the Radisson Aquatica Resort, acclaimed author, publisher, and founder of Passionate Words Editing…
Tensions were high last Tuesday as the finalists for the Banks Party Monarch (Powered by Hitz 106.7 FM) officially drew their performance positions. With the official running order locked in, the countdown has begun for the ultimate soca showdown, set to ignite the National Botanical Gardens, this coming Sunday on July 12th. Behind the scenes,…
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…
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…
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026 the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) held a press briefing at its headquarters to outline critical private-sector priorities for the upcoming national Budget, calling for a “modernized” regulatory environment to spark growth amidst rising global and local pressures.Executive Director Sheena Mayers-Granville emphasized that while some sectors show encouraging growth, many businesses…
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…
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…
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…
“Food is Energy!” were the sentiments of young and upcoming Barbadian entrepreneur Chef Khai Williams as he shared the journey that led him to becoming an entrepreneur. News On The Go Now caught up with the owner of Chef de Williams, Chef Khai, in the kitchen at his St Philip home where his passion for…
