Scarborough festival showcases vibrant Barbadian heritage From vendors, a live DJ, and people engaging in friendly road tennis matches, Lux Carnival in partnership with CSN MJ Auto Collision, held the “BIM on the Boulevard” festival on Friday July 24, celebrating Barbadian culture – a good reason for bringing people of different cultures and backgrounds together. […]
Canada Mourns Jazz Great Oliver Jones Canada has lost one of its most celebrated jazz musicians with the death of pianist and composer Oliver Jones, whose remarkable career extended across more than eight decades and brought international recognition to Montreal’s jazz community. Jones died at the age of 91 after a lifetime devoted to music, […]
Barbados leads new global drive for climate finance reform By Kojo Barbados has strengthened its position as a leading global voice for climate and financial justice with the launch of the new Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Compact, an initiative designed to help the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations gain better access to affordable development financing. The […]
Barbados Advances Peaceful Nuclear Technology Partnership Barbados has formalised a five-year cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency to advance the peaceful use of nuclear technology in several key sectors, including health, agriculture, water management, energy and radiation safety. The 2026 to 2031 Country Programme Framework marks the first agreement of its kind since […]
Sir Emile Straker was one of Barbados’ most celebrated musicians, cultural ambassadors, and national icons. As the co-founder, lead singer, songwriter, and guiding force behind The Merrymen, he spent more than six decades promoting Barbadian culture and Caribbean music to audiences around the world. His remarkable career, dedication to his country, and enduring influence on […]
West Indies name squad for Sri Lanka Tests Cricket West Indies has confirmed a 15-member squad for its upcoming two match Test series against Sri Lanka, +with both fixtures scheduled to be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua between June 25 and July 7. The announcement comes as the team continues preparations […]
CARICOM Unveils Stronger Reparations Justice Manifesto Caribbean leaders have advanced a renewed campaign for reparations linked to slavery and colonialism, unveiling an updated manifesto that seeks financial compensation and other forms of redress from former colonial powers. The document was presented by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley at a conference in Ghana, where delegates gathered […]
Veteran Calypso Tent De Big Show Turns De Big Show has entered its 20th Crop Over season, marking two decades since the calypso tent emerged on Barbados’ entertainment scene, described as a rare cultural milestone. At Saturday night’s launch, Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Ltd chief marketing and member customer experience officer Gail Best […]
Caribbean, Latin America dairy sector pursues shared sustainability A regional initiative aimed at strengthening sustainable dairy farming is bringing together producers, technical specialists and institutions from across Latin America and the Caribbean to develop shared goals and standards for the industry. The project is being led by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), […]
Rihanna Honoured By TIME For Global Philanthropy Rihanna’s global reputation has long been shaped by chart success, fashion leadership and business achievements, yet her latest international recognition turns attention toward a different aspect of her influence. The Barbadian entertainer has been included in TIME magazine’s first TIME100 Philanthropy list, joining other global figures such as […]
