Emancipation walk organisers expect up to 10 000 participants Shamar Blunt02/07/20260436 views Organisers of the annual Emancipation Walk and Concert are preparing for record crowds of up to 10 000 people this year, as the country celebrates the 60th anniversary of Independence… Read more
St George Secondary students leave mark on Drax Hall with community mural Lauryn Escamilla01/07/20260264 views St George Secondary School’s visual arts students have transformed the Drax Hall Pavilion in St George with a colourful community mural, creating what organisers said would be a lasting symbol… Read more
Queen’s Park set for cultural extravaganza Barbados Today30/06/2026066 views Before the ceremonial moment arrives, Queen’s Park will already be alive with music, movement, memory and hands-on cultural activity. The National Cultural Foundation is inviting the public to come early… Read more
Plan to pilot year-round revamp of Cheapside Market Shanna Moore29/06/20260434 views A pilot plan to turn Cheapside Market into a more organised, year-round attraction — with cooking demonstrations, entertainment and a stronger draw for young people and visitors — has been… Read more
Youth urged to take lead in safeguarding heritage across Barbados, Africa Shamar Blunt26/06/20260217 views Youth engagement is critical to the future of heritage preservation in Barbados and across Africa, cultural leaders said on Thursday, as they called for greater involvement, innovation and stewardship among… Read more
Govt to put studios, creative arts into schools Ricardo Roberts24/06/20260231 views The government will install fully equipped music production studios in a number of secondary schools and introduce a national student festival to create clear career pathways into the global entertainment… Read more
Bourne hopes Bajan Anansi can spark reading revival among children Lauryn Escamilla24/06/20260271 views The donation of copies of Bajan Anansi to Milton Lynch Primary School on Tuesday was more than a literary gesture for acclaimed author Shakirah Bourne. Launching the National Cultural Foundation’s… Read more
Culture, creativity on display at Crop Over Gala Barbados Today23/06/20260343 views The rich heritage, rhythm and colour of Barbados’ cultural traditions will take centre stage when the National Cultural Foundation hosts the Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes Gala in Queen’s… Read more
Fourth annual Heritage Month antiques market draws City crowds Lauryn Escamilla22/06/2026036 views A surge of visitors turned out at Golden Square Freedom Park on Sunday as the fourth annual Heritage Month Antiques Market drew strong attendance, underscoring growing public interest in Barbados’… Read more
NCF revives return of Large Mas’ to Crop Over Barbados Today21/06/20260291 views The National Cultural Foundation is moving to restimulate the tradition of large masquerade costumes within the Crop Over Festival, with six new large costumes selected for production across key thematic… Read more