Art of Her crowns first winners as beauty professionals showcase talent Leanne Mcgregor16/06/2026089 views 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… Read more
MP sees beauty industry as part of broader growth strategy Leanne Mcgregor16/06/20260247 views 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
Legacy Foundation, Notes of Praise strike a chord with ‘Music and Money’ Lauryn Escamilla12/06/20260104 views 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
Junior Monarch attracts 47 entrants Lourianne Graham11/06/20260306 views 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
Jazz and golf fest ‘boosts tourism appeal’ Shamar Blunt11/06/20260233 views 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
Party Monarch return draws strong response from entertainers Shamar Blunt03/06/20260185 views 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
‘Funding needed’ to restore Kings and Queens to Crop Over spectacle Shamar Blunt01/06/2026045 views 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
Police Service strengthen bonds with communities during Family Fun Day Lauryn Escamilla01/06/2026061 views 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
Kaiso icons headline Ras Iley’s One Caribbean concert Shamar Blunt29/05/202601.3K views 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
BAM: Sponsorship critical for smaller bands Shamar Blunt28/05/2026015 views 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