Local NewsTribute Merrymen co-founder hailed as cultural pioneer after death by Ricardo Roberts 23/06/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 2 min read The Friends of Democracy (FOD) has paid tribute to Sir Charles Emile Straker, describing his death as the loss of a towering figure who carried Barbadian music to the world … Continue Reading 23/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
DeathLocal NewsTribute FAO Sub-regional Office of the Cbean pays tribute to the late Dr Shelly-Ann Cox by Barbados Today 18/06/2026 by Barbados Today 18/06/2026 The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has hailed the late Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox as a visionary leader whose work helped reshape fisheries policy … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureDeathLocal NewsTribute BARNUFO, CFPA pay tribute to Dr Shelly-Ann Cox by Barbados Today 16/06/2026 by Barbados Today 16/06/2026 The Barbados National Union of Fisherfolk Organisations (BARNUFO) and the Central Fish Processors Association (CFPA) have paid tribute to Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox following her passing. BARNUFO and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTribute From silence to vision: Scott Williams finds purpose through photography and advocacy by Lourianne Graham 16/12/2025 by Lourianne Graham 16/12/2025 Imagine being born into a world where all your senses are attuned and you are considered normal, until one life-altering experience plunges you into a world of silence. That … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTribute Landship secures UNESCO heritage status after years of advocacy by Shamar Blunt 13/12/2025 by Shamar Blunt 13/12/2025 Aย jubilant Barbados Landship delegation returned home to cheers and drumbeats at the airport on Friday, after the uniquely Barbadian cultural organisation was officially added to UNESCOโs List of Intangible Cultural … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTribute Barbados Landship inscribed on UNESCO Heritage List by Barbados Today 12/12/2025 by Barbados Today 12/12/2025 The Barbados Landship is now officially inscribed on the UNESCO 2003 Convention List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. Minister in the Prime Ministerโs Office with … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTribute From Barbados to the world: Earl Maynard at 90 reflects on Independence, success, and giving back by Barbados Today 03/12/2025 by Barbados Today 03/12/2025 Former Mr Universe, professional wrestler and actor Earl Maynard reflects on the journey that took him from the small island of Barbados to the world stage, and how his roots … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTribute London University honours Professor Sir Hilary Beckles by Barbados Today 26/11/2025 by Barbados Today 26/11/2025 The University of London conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences on Professor Sir Hilary Beckles on Wednesday, November 19. The ceremony of conferment was a special … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTribute President bids farewell at St Annโs Fort by Shamar Blunt 20/11/2025 by Shamar Blunt 20/11/2025 Barbadosโ first President, Dame Sandra Mason, took her final salute in a ceremony steeped in military precision and national pride on Wednesday, drawing to a close nearly a decade as … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTribute NTI at 5, toasts lifelong learners by Barbados Today 19/11/2025 by Barbados Today 19/11/2025 Barbadians who have embraced lifelong learning through the National Transformation Initiative (NTI) were honoured at Ilaro Court on Monday night, as the digital skills training programme marked its fifth anniversary … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
