Prescod urges Landship ‘rebirth’, slams ‘commercialisation’ Shanna Moore08/04/2026033 views Minister for Pan-African affairs and heritage, Trevor Prescod, has voiced concern that the Barbados Landship — one of the island’s oldest community-based cultural traditions — has become too commercialised and… Read more
Glad Hatters Shamar Blunt01/04/2026059 views A burst of colour and creativity filled Bay Primary School on Tuesday as it joined with Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary for a special joint Easter Bonnet Parade. Students proudly showcased… Read more
High spirits, higher kites: St Leonard’s boys take to the skies Sheria Brathwaite31/03/2026082 views The chatter and laughter of first-form boys amid flashes of colour filled the air above St Leonard’s Boys’ School as dozens of homemade kites danced in the breeze — a… Read more
School’s multicultural day toasts cross-border unity Lauryn Escamilla28/03/20260479 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 Blunt27/03/20260200 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 Roberts24/03/20260135 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 Escamilla22/03/20260593 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 Joseph20/03/20260430 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 Escamilla04/02/20260235 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