Ministry of Education, T&T soca artiste eye stronger cultural ties in education Shamar Blunt11/05/20260374 views A collaboration in the creative arts is being touted as a catalyst for reshaping Caribbean education, as the education minister and a Trinidadian soca star with Barbadian roots agreed on… Read more
Kid illustrators, storytellers emerge at showcase Shamar Blunt08/05/20260132 views A growing number of children are showing interest in developing illustration and storytelling skills, a trend celebrated on Friday at the inaugural Barbados Children’s Book Illustrator and Author Showcase at… Read more
Lashmar takes deep dive into Drax family in latest book Jenique Belgrave05/05/2026039 views Dr Paul Lashmar’s latest book Drax Hall takes a deep dive into the history of Barbadian plantation owner James Drax, his role in reshaping the labour force model and his… Read more
Soca royalty reigns at Fort Christian Lot as St Thomas Carnival Village comes alive Barbados Today01/05/20260736 views Hypasounds and Alison Hinds led a spectacular night of music as the USVI Division of Festivals at St Thomas Carnival Village delivered an unforgettable experience. The air was electric at… Read more
Reggae Weekend draws record crowds, says organiser Barbados Today27/04/202601.2K views By Leanne Mcgregor Barbados Reggae Weekend ended on a high note after three nights at Kensington Oval, with organisers hailing the 2026 staging for its record attendance. The festival,… Read more
Super Cat touches down ahead of Barbados Reggae Weekend Shamar Blunt22/04/20260342 views Dancehall pioneer Super Cat strode into the Grantley Adams International Airport on Wednesday afternoon at 2, promising a “short circuit” of a show, as 2026 Barbados Reggae Weekend headliners began… Read more
New calypso tent to spotlight young talent this Crop Over Shamar Blunt16/04/20260558 views A new youth-focused calypso tent is set to take the stage this Crop Over season, with organisers aiming to nurture emerging talent and strengthen the future of Barbadian music and… Read more
Barbados Reggae Weekend set for global streaming as ticket sales surge Shamar Blunt16/04/202601.4K views Barbados Reggae Weekend is set to beam live performances from Kensington Oval to audiences across three continents on a pay-per-view basis, as organisers confirm ticket sales have already reached markets… Read more
Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival launched with Barbados brunch event Barbados Today15/04/20260393 views By Leanne McGregor The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival was officially launched on Tuesday with a Jazz and Brunch event at the Savannah Beach Club Hotel and Spa, giving… Read more
Filmmaker urges monetisation push as digital creativity booms Shamar Blunt14/04/20260137 views Barbados has no shortage of digital creative talent — but a filmmaker who came up making videos on a mobile phone has claimed that too many of the island’s content… Read more