Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal News Art of Her crowns first winners as beauty professionals showcase talent by Leanne Mcgregor 16/06/2026 written by Leanne Mcgregor 6 min read Makeup artist Shanice Thompson, hairstylist Ashéy Johnson and nail artist Antavia Alexander were named the winners of the inaugural Art of Her: The Beauty of South Central competition on Saturday … Continue Reading 16/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal News MP sees beauty industry as part of broader growth strategy by Leanne Mcgregor 16/06/2026 by Leanne Mcgregor 16/06/2026 An MP who created a beauty contest in her constituency has suggested that Barbados should place greater focus on developing the beauty industry as a driver of entrepreneurship, job creation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal News Legacy Foundation, Notes of Praise strike a chord with ‘Music and Money’ by Lauryn Escamilla 12/06/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 12/06/2026 Legacy Foundation, in partnership with Notes of Praise, has launched a four-week initiative aimed at helping young people turn their musical talent into sustainable careers by blending artistic development with … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal NewsYouth Junior Monarch attracts 47 entrants by Lourianne Graham 11/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 11/06/2026 The 2026 Scotiabank Junior Monarch Competition has attracted 47 entries across the calypso and soca categories, as the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) celebrates 40 years of developing young talent and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal NewsTourism Jazz and golf fest ‘boosts tourism appeal’ by Shamar Blunt 11/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 11/06/2026 A decade after its launch, the Barbados Jazz Excursion and Golf Weekend is drawing high-value visitors and strengthening the island’s tourism brand, officials said, as the event continues to expand … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News Party Monarch return draws strong response from entertainers by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 More than 220 entries have been submitted for the revived Party Monarch competition, underscoring strong demand for the platform’s return and signalling a competitive Crop Over season ahead. The National … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News ‘Funding needed’ to restore Kings and Queens to Crop Over spectacle by Shamar Blunt 01/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 01/06/2026 Restoring the iconic Kings and Queens of the Bands to Crop Over will depend heavily on increased financial support, according to a senior masquerader, as mas’ industry players seek to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityEntertainmentLocal News Police Service strengthen bonds with communities during Family Fun Day by Lauryn Escamilla 01/06/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 01/06/2026 Fun times were had as members of the Barbados Police Service, their families, and members of the public gathered at the National Botanical Gardens, Waterford, St Michael on Sunday for … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EntertainmentLocal News Kaiso icons headline Ras Iley’s One Caribbean concert by Shamar Blunt 29/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 29/05/2026 A stellar line-up of regional calypso legends, including 95-year-old Lord Nelson, will headline the fourth annual One Caribbean concert at the Wildey Gymnasium on Saturday, as organisers intensify efforts to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News BAM: Sponsorship critical for smaller bands by Shamar Blunt 28/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 28/05/2026 The private sector is being urged to provide greater support to smaller masquerade bands as Barbados’ premier summer festival continues to grow and evolve. Vice-president of the Barbados Association of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail