HIROSHIMA: 64 YEARS AGO Hiroshima, Nagasaki 1945 We all know that Hiroshima & Nagasaki were destroyed in August 1945 after the USA exploded a number of Atomic bombs. However, we know little about the progress made by the people of that land during the past 64 years. THE ‘AFTER‘ PICTURES ARE VISUALLY EXTRAORDINARY NOW HIROSHIMA […]

The Nevis race promises to be really hot-hot in November. The Sint Eustatius dragsters are preparing, the bikes are ready and this time “Tsunami” will be there. Tsunami – this is Statia’s secret weapon, it’s a 1985 Camaro Z28 {NB: Video is Adriaan, but the photo? Sample shown, not actual vehicle} which will be driven […]

The High Court in Nevis cleared the way for the resumption of the Sharpe Commission of Inquiry on Nevis, when Resident Judge Her Ladyship Ianthea Leigertwood-Octave at a sitting on Wednesday, dismissed all claims brought against the Commission by former Premier of Nevis Mr. Vance Amory. The decision which quashed the claims of bias and […]

THE SITE UpdatedQuote of the weekWebsite of the week http://www.the-trident.com THE FORUMBarbadosGovernment agency to drop prices 40-50%Controversy in the transcription industryThird swineflu death recorded InternationalThe balloon boy foundInterracial couple denied marriage license BusinesseCommerce SexualityWhy men have sexWhat do women think about men who play videogames EntertainmentPS3 outsells the Wii EventsThe first official K.I.S.S cruise in […]

With budgets a bit more tight in these times, let us not forget to support the organizations working hard to improve conditions for our four-legged friends. The Ark Animal Welfare Society is organizing a fundraiser to reinforce its efforts in representing the welfare of animals in Barbados. As a volunteer-based group, The Ark is dedicated […]

Barbados Catwalk ?Barbados Sweet Fah Days?Start date: 23-10-2009 End date: 23-10-2009Time: 8.00pmLocation: Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel Porters In St James, Barbados International Couture Night Start date: 24-10-2009 End date: 24-10-2009Time: 7.00pmVenue: Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel Porters In St James, Barbados The Caribbean Catwalk ? Top Caribbean Designers on ShowStart date: 25-10-2009 End date: 25-10-2009Time: 7.00pmVenue: […]

Just a quick announcement for those interested in the Paint Me Barbados Event. You can now access the website: www.paintmebarbados.com for more on what will be happening. Lots of events, workshops, plein air painting, artist meets etc. Spread the word, p’plz… get in early as it’s more than likely a full event… great for budding […]

In front of an enthusiastic crowd of over ten thousand fans at the Kaiser Sports Ground in St. Ann, a host of West Indies star cricketers past and present ? joined by the world?s fastest man, Digicel-sponsored Usain Bolt ? put on a great day of cricket entertainment in aid of select schools in the […]

You are kindly asked to note that Campus Security as well as the Royal Barbados Police Force is advising students of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus not to venture to Batts Rock Beach anytime after 6:00 p.m. or sundown, which ever comes first. This is to ensure the safety of students […]

Multiple award-winning singer and actress, Jennifer Hudson, is set to be among the acts for the next Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival from January 24-30, 2010 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. TurnKey Production President and festival producer, Walter Elmore, made the disclosure recently as he celebrated the first official media kick-off for the event in Toronto, […]

The Collector?s Club is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ?Collectors’ Choice? art exhibition at The Art Gallery, Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination (EBCCI). The exhibition brings together the favourite works of art of a number of collectors in Barbados. This exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Sir Cecil (Bertie) Graham. Sir […]

NOW / You and Media Present: NOW Magazine ? The MovieDirected by Brian G. Smith Special appearances by Margaret Atwood, Mayor David Miller, Jim Cuddy, Moe Berg, Ron MacLean, Wayne Roberts, Sarah Harmer, Jian Ghomeshi, David Mirvish and more! Don?t miss the opportunity to see Mayor David Miller mix mayor-tinis, Blue Rodeo?s Jim Cuddy sing […]

Jamaica’s world-famous North coast beach – named after Ian Fleming’s infamous British spy-will be the sight of the island’s largest Holiday beach festival, Ocean Splash ‘009. On Saturday, December 20th, Triple T Production will bring some of the biggest names in entertainment to Agent 007’s white-sanded paradise in Oracabessa for a day full of festivities […]

These are current, per AHA/ACC recommendations. TO ALL AGES. EVEN THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NOW NEARING ONLY 50!! Most folks have no IDEA YOU SHOULD NOT Lie down. Why keep aspirin by your bedside? About Heart Attacks There are other symptoms of a heart attack besides the pain in the left arm. One must […]

Folks? After weeks of bitching and horrible comments on facebook, twitter and even using a Bongo Lights video as well as many comments on local discussion forum The Trident… I have finally gotten my Tax Rebate, LOL! Switching from an old to a new ID card created some issues, now all of that got ironed […]

Premier Heart, LLC just announced the formation of Premier Heart CICA, a new division to launch its Multifunction Cardio Gram? (MCG) system in Latin America and the Caribbean. Based in Miami, Florida, Premier Heart CICA is responsible for marketing and distributing MCG technology. Premier Heart, LLC, a privately held New York based company, launched the […]

When this humble li’l ole’ News-Blog cum Web-Magazine began, we had a number of questions concerning the Barbados Music Awards of Ronnie Morris. It created quite a stir at the time and like most other Bajan controversies died a peaceful death after one week and 48 hours… However lo and behold? A philosophical singer with […]

There were some amazing cocktails produced throughout the UK Regionals, we?ve listed them for you here: GLASGOW WINNING COCKTAILS: All Things Nice, Ally Turnbull 50ml 42BELOW Manuka Honey VodkaGingerHoneycomb25ml LemonGommeMuddle ginger add 42BELOW Manuka Honey Vodka, add other ingredients and shake. Serve in a martini glass rimmed with dried crush honeycomb and garnish with a […]

While the lyrics of the song are tongue in cheek the targets are unmistakable and has deftly connected. Ikaya, who is by no means afraid of starting a lyrical confrontation with any artiste, male or female, says: “The song is not really, aimed at anyone one in particular, it’s just an answer to some doubters […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Special Unit for South-South Cooperation invite you to nominate a project or program that has provided a successful solution to a public health problem through effective leadership, innovation, and partnership. Who can participate? Any public or private institution, group or project that have […]

This could be a modern day “Man In The Iron Mask,” but the twist is the amount of people I have been confused with – some understandable and others a bit of a stretch…I have been accused of being Doug Hoyte and almost attacked for refusing to answer! I was walking along the beach with […]

This Ad Was Placed in the Personal column of a newspaper. To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Parramatta night before last. Date: 04-10-09, 1:43 AM EST. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on my girlfriend, […]

The company responsible for the development of geothermal power on Nevis stated categorically, that operations on the island had not been linked to any seismic activity and none should be expected as in recent similar experiences with Germany and Switzerland. In a press release dated October 13, 2009 from West Indies Power?s (WIP) Media Manager […]

I think Barbados is slowly slipping into a form of moral/ethical quicksand and is officially unaware of it, yet if you try to drag them out, they scream how warm and comforting the mud is… Afraid to blaze new trails or chart new paths in genuine Post-Independence Enlightenment, they rather cling to Colonial edicts poured […]

Ingrid Persaud is thinking of collaboration in all its many facets. She says it’s about ?working with? but the who and the why remain vague. She wants to experiment over the web for Bajans to come together & make something none of us can make alone? The proposal is simple. On Friday 16 October at […]