Zara is treading uncharted waters. Will she have the moxie to carry out the drug deal? For MCTV subscribers, this Wednesday 22 July at 10:00 PM Bds time… See Bajan actors (Carla W. Springer, Varia Williams, Jherad Alleyne and Yolanda Holder) along with well known faces (Wayne “Kool” Simmons, Belle Holder and Eleanor Rice) among [...]

Christmas day last year, Eartha Kitt passed away, best known for her “Santa Baby” she was also famed for her role as Catwoman in the TV series of Batman during the 60′s and in the Eddie Murphy film “Boomerang” in the late 90′s. During the 50′s, she was the toast of France, this is where [...]

Bartenders in Barbados play a key role in the development of this island’s tourism and hospitality industries. Through their interactions, they can enhance or diminish each visitor?s total experience. With creativity, skill, charisma and excellent customer service, they serve as ambassadors and key revenue drivers for their establishments. For this reason, a team has worked [...]

In an earlier Facebook post I wrote “with respect to the print media…I am not convinced that a lotta those who write articles on music in the newspaper are qualified to influence public opinion where my profession, and by extension my life, is concerned“ This note should help to clarify why I wrote that. The [...]

The Second Digicel Test at the Grenada National has been transformed into a second innings battle after an even first innings contest. On day two Bangladesh were curtailed to 232 by an outstanding six wicket haul from Kemar Roach in response to the West Indies? 237 on the first day. The lead was a negligible [...]

DISCLAIMER: Friends and family who have known me for years or decades even are completely aware that I have no intention to amend my carnivorous habits yet in spite of this, in the true spirit of democracy, I present this request from a gentleman I first met at Zemicon, it is something which goes against [...]

Barbados Segway Polo Team – Flyin? Fish – win first two games in the World Segway Polo Championships in Junkersdorf ? Koln (Cologne), Germany on the first day of the Woz World Cup 2009 ? July 17th, 2009.This is the first time the Barbados Segway Polo team has ever played on artificial turf and the [...]

Small off white mixed breed adult female found wandering in Foul Bay area on Wednesday 16 July 09. Very friendly, very well fed, and very very clean (no ticks no fleas – but NO COLLAR OR TAG) A pretty dog – well behaved and not at all nervous of people. Flyers will be going up [...]

The surviving members of the Jackson Five and brothers of the late King of Pop are set to be in Jamaica next week for the salute to Michael Jackson by Reggae Sumfest, the world’s greatest reggae festival. Three of the original members of the Jackson Five are confirmed to arrive in Jamaica for the festival [...]

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West Indies captain, Floyd Reifer, says that his team is keenly aware of the critical need to level the two match Digicel Test Series by beating Bangladesh in the Second Digicel Test at the Grenada National Stadium. ?We are raring to go in this (Digicel) Test match because we know we have to play cricket [...]

{IF THIS IS TOO SMALL FOR YOU TO READ, THEN CLICK ON THE FLYER AND MAGIC WILL HAPPEN}An intensely diverse Art exhibition with ten local (Barbadian) artists including: Simbah Pile Joyce Daniel Ann Rudder Bill Grace Derek Went Julianne Gill Aurelia Walcott Alicia Alleyne Nicholas Barnett Martina Pile

Join the silent picket on Friday, July 17th, in front of the Lagoon Park at 7.45 a.m.Please note the photos of users of the Lagoon Park and shore. THIS is what we are seeking to protect. It may not seem much to some people but this is what the community has and wants to protect. [...]

The colors of love comes in several shades for Queen Thomas, and has been prevalent on her canvas of life as she continues to paint by the numbers. Successful beyond measure, but flawed to a degree where bright hues tend to fade a bit, happiness should be much more than an illusion. Queen is a [...]

On Tuesday July 14th 2009, the Ministry of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis was notified of the Federation?s first confirmed case of Influenza A H1N1 (commonly referred to as swine flu). This information is the result of a test done on a 26 year old female – a national with no history of recent [...]

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UPDATE: 15-07-2009/CLARIFICATION; I got a call on my cell about this article, the caller made some accusations that I do not agree with. I list them not in the order they were presented… Further in the item I suggest for two poets to adopt African names, it was a suggestion and not ‘a personal attack‘ [...]

Led by an outstanding five wicket performance from off spinner, Mahmudullah, Bangladesh registered their only overseas Test victory with a 95 run win over the reconfigured West Indies team which collapsed to 181 all out in their second innings of the First Digicel Test at Arnos Vale.Set 277 to win, the West Indies run chase [...]

Who can participate? Any individual, institution, group or project conducting efforts to overcome the challenges of malaria in the Americas is eligible to participate and receive the distinction. Activities should preferably be ongoing or completed within the last year. Criteria for Nomination Nominations will be evaluated based on demonstrated achievements in the following areas: Capacity-Building [...]

{NB – More unexpurgated venting about devolution of Barbados’ Entertainment Industry from Splashband co-founder, Mike Hulsmeier: 2nd rant from his facebook collection} “The truth is an offence…but not a sin. Bob Marley“ In my view what is going on now is eroding the great foundation built by artistes like The Merrymen, Gabby, RPB, Spice & [...]

Low water levels caused by an inoperative government-owned sluice gate at Worthing Beach continue to cause mosquito infestations at Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary, according to Sanctuary officials.?The water either drains completely or is stopped up,? said Stuart Heaslet, representative for the Sanctuary. ?There has been no effective wetland water level control in place for many [...]

?His tenor voice is as pure as the Caribbean Sea.? ? Washington Post ??one of the more soulful releases to emerge from the recent roots-reggae revival? (regarding VP debut Parables) – Time Out New York ??in his fifth Sumfest appearance, made the transition from promising opening act to impressive primetime performer?? ? Billboard Magazine Awarded [...]

“On 10 December 1941 Pigeon was docked at the Cavite Navy Yard when Japanese warplanes attacked. Since Pearl Harbor, Hawes had main steam pressure up and the crew aboard, ready to get underway. “Lashed to Quail (AM 15), which provided steering for both, they cleared the docks and headed for the safety of the bay. [...]

Omar Phillips, a left hander from Barbados who has never represented his homeland, experienced a most remarkable day of personal achievement as a Test cricketer on the third day of the First Digicel Test between the West Indies and Bangladesh.The 22 year old, who plays his regional First Class cricket for the Combined Campuses and [...]

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