As Sandals lays off hundreds, BHTA says no need for alarm Emmanuel Joseph13/08/202406.1K views As more than 200 workers at Sandals Resort in Dover, Christ Church, have been made redundant, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) on Monday moved to allay fears about… Read more
Mighty Destroyer reflects on career with pride Barbados Today10/08/202404K views The Crop Over Festival in its 50th year, is a powerful testament to Barbados’ rich cultural heritage. The festival has emerged as a celebration of the island’s enduring spirit. with… Read more
Rain Can’t Stop Dis is Rick: Ignite Barbados Today08/08/202403.4K views Neon-hued glow sticks pierced the darkness as Dis is Rick: Ignite transformed the Wildey Gymnasium car park on Saturday night. Early birds flocked to the eagerly awaited event, where DJs… Read more
Calypso monarch ‘unlikely’ to defend crown Emmanuel Joseph07/08/202402.5K views Newly crowned 2024 Calypso Monarch Adrian AC Clarke has revealed he may not defend his title next year, citing major plans that could conflict with the competition. Clarke, who secured… Read more
Thumbs up for the new Grand Kadooment route Sheria Brathwaite07/08/202401.8K views The recently introduced route for Grand Kadooment has been deemed a success by Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation Carol Roberts. Roberts said Tuesday that preliminary feedback from… Read more
Police chief endorses new Kadooment route Emmanuel Joseph07/08/202402.7K views Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce has backed retaining the new Grand Kadooment route introduced this year, citing improved safety and security manageme2nt. The police chief’s endorsement is likely to carry… Read more
NCF to take on criticisms for Crop Over improvements, says Roberts Sheria Brathwaite07/08/202402.4K views The Chief Executive Officer of Barbados’ National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has mounted a robust defence of this year’s Crop Over festival, despite acknowledging significant production issues at key shows. Carol… Read more
Mixed reaction from vendors for Bridgetown Market Desmond Brown04/08/202402.5K views The highly anticipated Bridgetown Market 2024 promised a grander and more vibrant experience than previous years, but the event has sparked mixed reaction from vendors regarding its organisation and execution.… Read more
Flow Grand Kadooment to climax Crop Over 50 Barbados Today04/08/202403.7K views Revellers are set to hit the streets Monday morning for the Barbados’ largest spectacle. Flow Grand Kadooment is expected to be an exhilarating and epic cultural display putting the icing… Read more
AC takes third win at Pic O De Crop Barbados Today03/08/202403.2K views AC is the 2024 Calypso Monarch convincingly beating the field of 17 others in a keenly-contested Courtesy Garage Pic O De Crop Finals at the National Botanical Gardens. In the… Read more