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…
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…
Thousands of Barbadians and tourists touched road for Grand Kadooment 2025. While News On The Go was invited to enjoy the festivities with newcomers Dream Mas, reports indicate that this Grand Kadooment brought together hundreds of media workers and influencers from around the world. Favorably; the Barbados Police Force reported an incident free jump but…
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…
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…
Bridgetown, Barbados – Crop Over is buzzing with anticipation, and consequently, rising star Israel Savourey, known to fans as John Boss, is ready to inject a jolt of energy into the festival scene. Indeed, the dynamic young artist revealed exclusively to News On The Go Now his two new projects in the pipeline: a collaboration…
The air in Barbados crackles with the unmistakable energy of Crop Over 2025, and at the forefront of the excitement is the dynamic Coopa Dan, ready to unleash his brand new track, “Two Steps.” This infectious rhythm, a vibrant collaboration with the exceptionally talented Haskell “Dj Spider” Greenidge, who not only penned the lyrics but…
