School’s multicultural day toasts cross-border unity Lauryn Escamilla28/03/20260477 views Students, teachers and parents at Providence Elementary School in St George turned a day of global celebration into a lively lesson in identity, empathy and belonging on Friday, as more… Read more
Soca Monarch’s revival finds favour with young artists Shamar Blunt27/03/20260199 views The long-anticipated return of the Soca Monarch competition to the Crop Over calendar has been met with widespread approval, with many Barbadians welcoming the move as a boost for culture,… Read more
King urges new approach to sport, culture as growth key Ricardo Roberts24/03/20260133 views Barbados must urgently reposition sport and culture from the sidelines to the centre stage of national development, Senator John King said on Monday, arguing that these creative industries could be… Read more
Landship eyes major expansion Lauryn Escamilla22/03/20260591 views The Barbados Landship Association is moving ahead with plans to expand its school programme from approximately 16 landships to about 25 this year, while introducing a 2027 vision aligned with… Read more
DLP wants govt explain CARIFESTA cost overrun Emmanuel Joseph20/03/20260425 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) on Thursday demanded that the Mia Mottley administration come clean regarding the extra $27.7m it is seeking to pay for the regional arts festival, CARIFESTA… Read more
Barbados Reggae Weekend aims to boost economy, off-season tourism Shanna Moore26/02/202601.7K views Barbados Reggae Weekend is positioning itself not just as a major entertainment showcase, but as a growing economic engine – particularly during what organisers describe as a traditionally slow month… Read more
Barbadian duo among five honoured in 2026 Anthony N Sabga Awards Lauryn Escamilla04/02/20260230 views Visual artist Sheena Rose and social activist Shamelle Rice have been named among five new laureates of the 2026 Anthony N Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence, earning regional acclaim as part of the 21st edition of the prestigious… Read more
From desert to tundra: Jaryd Niles Morris’ Arctic pilgrimage Barbados Today18/01/20260368 views By Tracy Moore Next June, Barbadian artist Jaryd Niles Morris will travel to one of the most remote frontiers in the world – the Arctic Circle – as part of… Read more
Freedom in every stroke: Artist inspires new voices of Barbados Barbados Today03/12/2025093 views As Barbados marks 59 years of Independence, Sherridean Carmichael’s message rises as an inspiring call to the nation — to create boldly, live freely, embrace purpose, and share the light… Read more
Teen Talent, Over-21 stars crowned in Richard Stoute competitions Barbados Today19/11/20250352 views The Richard Stoute Teen Talent and Over 21 competitions concluded recently with outstanding performances across both categories, as contestants vied for top honours and over $30 000 in cash prizes.… Read more