1. Neville Crawford’s “Pondering In Colour” at Queen’s Park Gallery #1: “Hard Up”

    This is obviously a literal title, one where a couple is about to couple! With the red motif, I can’t help but think of the popular undead theme exploding everywhere!

    August 25, 2010Culture, Featured, Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  2. True Blood in 60 Seconds – Parody discovered by European Fan-Site “The Vault”

    Babelgum has made a video parody of True Blood that sums it all up in a very funny way and in just a minute of time. They manage to boil True Blood down to its essence: Lots of sex and biting, alongside the allegorical use of vampires to represent other discriminated members of modern society.

    August 25, 2010Books, Controversy, Video Gallery1 comment
  3. Governance of Barbados, Part 2: Precision – When Barbados’ Opposition Leader prosecutes and not persecutes, why it’s time for such valid Leadership to be tested…

    Dinah Washington once crooned what a difference a day makes, she was so right – Sunday 22 August 2010… We looked at the morning and now for the evening… Judas Iscariot gave his leader away for 30 pieces of silver known as shekels, Esau sold his birthright for what amounted to half a bowl of lentil soup [...]

    August 24, 2010Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  4. Governance of Barbados, Part 1: Consistency – Barbados’ Prime Minister (Ag) Freundel Stuart has it, or does he?

    This is a brief examination of stewarding Barbados’ infrastructure – for me, there is a right way and wrong way… I shall do my best to let you decide for yourself based on examples put forward from a single 24-hour period. Sunday morning found Freundel Stuart, the Acting Prime Minister of Barbados, emerging from his [...]

    August 24, 2010Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  5. “Team Barbados – Barbados Adrift” Heroes Square 22-08-2010 Bridgetown, Barbados

    Opposition Leader’s skepticism on the rise over a 99 year lease and the fee per year, what would make someone sell Barbados so cheap? What could make it worth the trouble?

    August 24, 2010Photo Gallery, PoliticalNo comments
  6. On The Wall Gallery #3 – Champer’s Restaurant By The Sea: Georgie Tuson

    IMAGES COURTESY, CURATOR: Vanita Comissiong

    August 23, 2010Painting, Photo Gallery1 comment
  7. On The Wall Gallery #2 – Champer’s Restaurant By The Sea: Paola Baldi

    IMAGES COURTESY, CURATOR: Vanita Comissiong

    August 23, 2010Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  8. On The Wall Gallery – Champer’s Restaurant By The Sea: Heather Dawn Scott’s “Fruits & Fronds”

    IMAGES COURTESY, CURATOR: Vanita Comissiong

    August 23, 2010Culture, Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  9. Poetry Poolside with Damian Marvay – “Iron Sharpen Iron” at new Pablo Donte’s

    Imagine moonlight dancing across the the dazzling surface of a romantic pool water, a refreshing breeze breathing life into a lyrical lounge as the intimate intensity of Damian Marvay vibrates your soul… Hail! Iron Sharpen Iron is pleased to bring their eighth installment of “Talk Hard” the spoken word open mic event; this one entitled [...]

    August 23, 2010Events, Photo GalleryNo comments
  10. West Indies Players Association contend – WICB Backtracks

    Having read a WICB press release of 21st August 2010, it is clear that the WICB management needs to bring its communications arm up to speed. Mindful of the acceptance of the recommendations of the Caricom Prime-Ministerial Sub-Committee on cricket of 11th September 2009 by both WIPA and the WICB, the agreement brokered by Caricom [...]

    August 23, 2010Cricket, FeaturedNo comments
  11. Barbadian author donates books to number of St. Martin institutions

    The author Cynthia Wilson, a new entrant to Barbadian literary culture, presented copies of her short stories collection, Same Sea … Another Wave, to seven St. Martin institutions, said Jacqueline Sample, president of House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP). Same Sea recipients are the St. Martin’s Home and Bethany Home, both facilities for the elderly, the [...]

    August 23, 2010Books, Editorial, FeaturedNo comments
  12. Dominion – Behind The Scenes: Interview w/ Paul & Katie

    Interview with Paul Nicholls and Katie Uhlmann about their roles in the Dominion Minisode “Trust“. Distributed by Tubemogul.

    August 22, 2010Entertainment, Review, Video GalleryNo comments
  13. GREENERGY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS HUDSON VALLEY REGGAE FEST (ECO & WORLD MUSIC), HOSTED BY HONOR’S HAVEN RESORT & SPA

    On September 18, 2010 Greenergy Productions, LLC will kick off one of the most talked about Reggae festivals on the East Coast – HUDSON VALLEY REGGAE FEST (ECO & WORLD MUSIC).  This important social awareness concert event will be hosted by Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa which occupies 250 pristine acres in Ellenville, N.Y., in [...]

    August 22, 2010Events, Music5 comments
  14. “Mais Non!” is huge outcry In France now, why? Asterix inhales a Big Mac instead of Wild Boar!

    In surfing Reuters, I found this so-called recipe for disaster? A new McDonald’s ad featuring Gallic champion Asterix enjoying a burger and fries has sparked outrage among French comic purists who see it as an insult to their national heritage. The billboard shows the fearless Gaul and friends celebrating their traditional banquet at the fast-food [...]

    August 22, 2010Cuisine, Culture, OddityNo comments
  15. 55th Annual Conference – “Team DLP: Sustain Progress” #3 {Audience} August 21, 2010Photo Gallery, PoliticalNo comments
  16. 55th Annual Conference – “Team DLP: Sustain Progress” #2 {Musicians}

    Backing Band in “Tribute 2 D” as created by Ian Douglas from the NCF

    August 21, 2010Music, Photo GalleryNo comments
  17. 55th Annual Conference – “Team DLP: Sustain Progress” #1 {Decorations} August 21, 2010Arts, Culture, Photo GalleryNo comments
  18. 55th Annual Conference of Ruling Democratic Labour Party “Team DLP: Sustain Progress” – George St, St Michael, Barbados

    A Housing Minister who does not table a document in Parliament for his own defence and a Health Minister who refuses to mediate while Doctors strike and senior citizens wonder if they can survive another day without proper treatment… The David J. H. Thompson regime has sought to defend these measures at last night’s 55th Annual Conference [...]

    August 21, 2010Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  19. BARBADIAN MOTORISTS BE AWARE! Attempted Robbery by Hinds Hill, UWI – Lock Windows & Doors!

    I got this e-mail and as usual, I make it my business to alert folks about the potential hazard (names have been changed but not locales nor body of story – all true);- “Ed” and I had this experience last night, Sunday 15th …. be careful on the roads! We were on our way home [...]

    August 21, 2010Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  20. REACH Grenada’s International Tourism Partnerships Putting Grenada in the Spotlight

    On June 2nd 2010, in partnership with REACH Grenada, a group of Tourism Management students from the forward-thinking Humber College in Toronto, Canada, visited Grenada as part of their ‘Study at Sea’ program. The visit was organized by REACH Grenada to help cultivate strategic relationships with international partners to raise Grenada’s profile as a leading [...]

    August 21, 2010Travel1 comment
  21. Barbados Under-19 Rugby Squad: NACRA Team ready for Nassau

    After three months of hard training and matches the Barbados U19 squad has been selected and will be travelling to Nassau, Bahamas to take part in the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Championships. The squad of 50 players has been reduced to 29 players including 6 non-travelling reserves. The squad has played several internal trial [...]

    August 21, 2010RugbyNo comments
  22. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announces Visa Waiver Registration Fee Effective September 8, 2010

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced new regulations requiring travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to pay operational and travel promotion fees when applying for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) beginning September 8, 2010. The total fee will be U.S. $14.00. Travelers with an approved ESTA prior to September 8, 2010 [...]

    August 21, 2010Featured, Travel2 comments
  23. Subway Barbados is Substandard – Hastings’ Lanterns Customers endure long queues in Subhuman conditions, Substantial Inadequacies in Food Preparation

    These are primary observations when first impressions usually have distinct pro’s and/or con’s depending on one’s own personal taste (literally) so if Subway is offended, tough! Plus check this Web Magazine’s DISCLAIMER! Does anyone recall when Mario Sabga-Aboud was in Barbados at the Hilton telling everyone that competition is good? Has anyone recalled Barbados is [...]

    August 20, 2010Controversy, Cuisine, Editorial, Featured28 comments
  24. MVP at WICB Women’s League goes to Guyana’s captain Campbelle – while Barbadian gets Most Outstanding Batter

    Shemaine Campbelle, the Guyana captain and allrounder, was named the Most Valuable Player after the conclusion of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Women’s 50-Over League on Thursday evening in St Vincent. The 17-year-old, right-handed batter, leg-break and googly bowler, who also keeps wicket; was presented with the coveted award at the closing ceremony at the [...]

    August 20, 2010Cricket, Featured1 comment
  25. The Empire Strikes Bank? Man in ‘Darth Vader’ gear robs facility in N.Y.

    Times are so hard, even a Sith Lord has to find ways to get extra cash… Guess the Force is not with him? AZ Central relates a unique way to grab some cash on the fly;- Times must be tough back at the Empire. A bank robber dressed as “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader made [...]

    August 20, 2010Crime, Featured, Oddity1 comment