Sports The victorious crew members of the vessel “Silver Bullet” pose with their hardware earned for being overall winners of the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race, in addition to breaking the absolute race record and the absolute multihull race record. With them is Commerce Minister, Senator Haynesley Benn (left), who presented the prizes.

Mount Gay Rum’s Round Barbados Race 2012 Surpasses Expectations »

With a total of 28 entries received and several records being broken on the day, the recently concluded 2012 edition of the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race has certainly…

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Barbados just witnessed the emotional arrival of the Row2Recovery vessel, crewed by a team of six ex-British servicemen, four of whom lost limbs after being injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

British High Commission welcomes Row2Recovery Team on their arrival to Barbados »

The Row2Recovery boat had been taking part in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, dubbed the world’s toughest rowing race, and the team’s arrival in Barbados was preceded by six other…

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Gossip

Friendly Anger: A unique opportunity to know the labour history & people of St. Maarten by Oswald Francis »

In this Friendly Anger photo, father of St. Martin trade unionism Alrett Peters (6th r) with general union officers and members at the Union Hall, Cole Bay, during the 1960s. (S. Peters)

It is not the norm for one to read a history book from cover to cover in one sitting. However,…

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True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten Talks Season 5 »

Ryan Kwanten: ‘Jason is a Little Boy Who Becomes a Man in Season 5?

On January 12, True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten attended the Qantas Airways’ Spirit of Australia Party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in…

Jan 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

BARBADOS MUSEUM’S LECTURE SERIES TO START NEXT MONTH: FOCUS ON CLEMENT PAYNE & 1937 UPRISING »

{FILE IMAGE - EBCCI's "The Betrayal"} The series is being sponsored by the National Cultural Foundation and the Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited, with support from UWI’s Department of History and Philosophy. Further information on the lecture series may be obtained by calling the Barbados Museum and Historical Society on 427-0201 or emailing, info@barbmuse.org.bb

Eight lectures are on the cards for the Barbados Museum and Historical Society’s 2012 Lecture Series which will be held…

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Entertainment

Veteran Barbadian Calypsonian known as “Froggy” Passes Away »

Froggy will be best remembered for her songs - “Eat a Sow Pig”, “Mama had two Dumplins in de Pot” and “Doin’ it Bad, Bad, Bad till the Mornin"

Barbados’ entertainment industry is mourning the loss of one of the first females to perform calypso inBarbados. Phyllis Collymore, also known as ‘Froggy’, passed away peacefully this morning, aged 82, at Gordon Cummins Hospital in St Thomas after a short illness. Froggy performed at Club…

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‘Seeking Justice’ with Nicholas “Gone In 60 Seconds/Moonstruck” Cage and Guy “Bedtime Stories/Time Machine” Pearce »

After his wife is assaulted, a husband enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him settle the score.

Director: Roger Donaldson Writers: Todd Hickey (story), Robert Tannen (screenplay) Stars: Nicolas Cage, January Jones and Guy Pearce…

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St. Michael Central Branch of the Barbados Labour Party are having a Recession-Friendly LIME: Saturday 28th January »

When you visit the wonderful people at St. Michael Central, tomorrow – you also get the opportunity to chat with their dynamic candidate: Arthur Holder. I mean – this man is your perfect political candidate: An Attorney-at-law; an Educator; A trained Social Worker; a man trained in Economic; a dedicate family man and a man who stays connected to his roots! This list goes on…

I only write to you when something extremely important or something extremely exciting is happening and I simply could not keep this extremely delightful and wonderful news to myself: The St. Michael Central Branch of the Barbados Labour Party will be having a Recession-Friendly-LIME at…

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Political

SPEAK OUT BEFORE THE “PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUITIES AND RELICS BILL” GETS PASSED IN BARBADOS ASSEMBLY WHERE CIVIL LIBERTIES WILL BE ASSAULTED »

Minister of Culture, Stephen Lashley

Barbadians are being called upon to “quickly” submit their views on the Preservation of Antiquities and Relics Bill. This appeal has come from Minister of…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Cricket Developing & promoting West Indies cricket for the benefit and enjoyment of the entire Caribbean, its clients and other stakeholders by procuring a consistently high-quality, successful and international West Indian product.

T20 Caribbean 2012 Gets Underway: Barbados matches by mid-January

The wait is over! The Caribbean T20 2012 tournament has begun with matches being played January 9th to 14th at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds in Antigua and January 17th to 22nd at the Kensington…

Jan 10 2012 / Read More »
Crime (L-R) Minister for Social Development on Nevis Hon. Hensley Daniel hands over books to Family Services Supervisor/Counsellor Social Services Department on Nevis Mrs. Halima Gresham while (center) Deputy Public Affairs Officer at the Embassy of the United States to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Ms. Rachel Zaspel looks on

US Embassy donates books on domestic violence to Nevis; help fight social illness

Nevisian Minister for Social Development Hensley Daniel was presented with a small collection of books on domestic violence for use by the Department of Social and Gender Affairs in their fight against the social ill. They…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Business {FILE IMAGE} The news conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on January 31. It will be streamed live via the Internet, and will be accessible for interested parties at www.livestream.com/cdbpress.

CDB PRESIDENT TO REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE BANK IN 2011 AT A NEWS CONFERENCE IN BARBADOS NEXT WEEK

President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr. Warren Smith, will hold his first major news conference for 2012 next week. Traditionally, the CDB President hosts a news conference at the beginning of each year, to report…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Technology The reigning International Power Soca Monarch, Machel Montano, brings the energy of his 2011 soca hit, Advantage, to the stage at the finals of the competition.

The Digicel International Soca Monarch Competition Rides The Information Superhighway Into Trinidad and Tobago’s 2012 Carnival

Caribbean Prestige Foundation for the Performing Arts will take the Digicel International Soca Monarch competition to the World Wide Web with live streaming in High Definition (HD) via Carnival TV’s signature series, LIVEOnStage2Nite. The pay-per-view (PPV)…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Tourism Citizens in Defence of Genada's Lands and Heritage believes that to be forewarned is to be forearmed!

“Construction in Progress” Sign on Grenada’s Lagoon Park: What next?

Citizens in Defence of Grenada’s Lands & Heritage would like to draw to the attention of the general public and all interested persons the recent erection of the following sign on the Lagoon Park area –…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Travel At the Forum Minister Duncan stated that “The potential of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) is not yet being fully realised. We are keen to work with the region and the EU to secure the benefits of the Agreement and open the gateway to trade with the UK and Europe. Boosting growth and creating jobs is a shared priority.”

British High Commission’s Department for International Development Caribbean announces new support for region

At the 7th UK Caribbean Forum held in Grenada from 20 – 22nd January 2011, Alan Duncan, the UK’s Minister for the Department for International Development (DFID), announced the following: £4.9 million in new support through…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Review Froggy will be best remembered for her songs - “Eat a Sow Pig”, “Mama had two Dumplins in de Pot” and “Doin’ it Bad, Bad, Bad till the Mornin"

Veteran Barbadian Calypsonian known as “Froggy” Passes Away

Barbados’ entertainment industry is mourning the loss of one of the first females to perform calypso inBarbados. Phyllis Collymore, also known as ‘Froggy’, passed away peacefully this morning, aged 82, at Gordon Cummins Hospital in St…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Football "...if their key does work, that fully insured Suzuki Celerio, Swift or SX4 will be theirs for one month, along with $300 in petrol..."

Lime Pelican Football Challenge – Audience Prize: Simpson Motors’ Drive-Free Finalists Chosen

When the finals of the Lime Pelican Football Challenge kicks off at Kensington Oval on Independence Day, the drama will include much more than a battle for football supremacy. This is because the ten finalists of…

Nov 28 2011 / Read More »

Video

‘Seeking Justice’ with Nicholas “Gone In 60 Seconds/Moonstruck” Cage and Guy “Bedtime Stories/Time Machine” Pearce British High Commission welcomes Row2Recovery Team on their arrival to Barbados

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