Earlier today at Ilaro Court, HRH The Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Mia Mottley met with young people in Barbados who showcased skills they had developed on Prince’s Trust International programmes. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2015 and building on four decades of experience in the UK, Prince’s Trust International collaborates […]

I was asked what is my view on the proposal to remove God from the upcoming Charter? I would like to establish the fact that God is not an authority found only in words, the rule of God is both eternal, universal and cosmic, the laws of God are steadfast and can’t be affected by […]

Oliver Jordan is the new Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) He is also a past President of the Barbados Bankers Association (TBBA) and a past Director & Treasurer of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA). Bringing a strategic and highly practical experienced background to the FSC, Jordan was the Court-appointed Judicial Manager […]

Public relations practitioners on the island are being challenged to commit to continuous education if they want the profession to be taken seriously. So says newly installed President of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Barbados, Dr. Pamala Proverbs, following the Association’s 2021 elections on November 24. Dr. Proverbs, managing director of PRMR Inc., […]

The Bridgetown US Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean donated a Thanksgiving meal to the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH). The donation coincided with the American holiday of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day provides an occasion for reunions of friends and families, and it affords Americans a shared opportunity to express gratitude for the freedoms […]

SWAN SONG Trailer (2021) Mahershala Ali, Glenn Close, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Sci-Fi Drama Movie HD © 2021 – Apple TV+

DON’T LOOK UP tells the story of two low-level astronomers who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth. Written and Directed by Adam McKay.

During November, as the world turned its focus to better access to diabetes care, The Barbados Light & Power Company used their online platforms to amplify the voice of those living with the disease and contributed to the Diabetes and Hypertension Association of Barbados‘ national blue dollar drive. Hoping the move would lull the public […]

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When the world faces a pandemic, partnerships and collaborations become more vital than ever. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Global Vector Hub (GVH) are excited to announce a new partnership in the field of vector-borne diseases and capacity building in the Caribbean and surrounding regions. Given the strong overlap in the aims […]

After thirteen years of service on the regional Executive Committee, Barbadian George Nicholson was recently appointed President of Rugby Americas North, the regional governing body for Rugby Union. Mr. Nicholson got his start in Rugby during a stint at the International School of Kuala Lumpur, where he was accompanying his father on his one-year sabbatical. […]

Featuring: Haden Christensen as Darth Vader and Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi.  

The National Cultural Foundation recently launched a series of posters featuring the creativity of six local graphic designers, who were commissioned to produce designs on the theme: “My Country to Me“. Local graphic designers Dominic Skeete, Vickyann Hope, Sergio Charles, Tyrell Ward, Runako Clarke and Kyle Hope have designed six very different variations of the […]

The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating a missing man. He was last seen along Palmetto Street, the City St. Michael, sometime in the afternoon on Thursday 18th November 2021. At the time he was wearing a blue button up polka dot shirt, 3/4 tan pants and […]

Two regional organisations have joined forces to promote the distinct qualities of two Caribbean iconic products – rum and tourism. The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association Inc. (WIRSPA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) recently hosted a webinar on “Building Rum Heritage: Adding Value through Visitor Experiences.” This jointly organised […]

This weekend, the U.S. Government, in partnership with the Government of Barbados, U.S. Southern Command, World Hope International, and MAP International delivered a new oxygen generation system and US$3 million in medicine and PPE to the Ministry of Health and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown. Speaking at the arrival ceremony at Grantley Adams International Airport, […]

The Caribbean’s unique Carnival culture will be on full display this Dec 10th-13th 2021 as the Hyper-Inclusive Carnival-Infused Vacation Weekend Experience known as ‘Carnival En Punta Cana’ takes over the Barceló Bavaro Grand Resort in the tropical paradise of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The organizers of Carnival En Punta Cana have curated a one of […]

Export Barbados (BIDC) and Wello Oy, a company from Finland specializing in wave energy technology, have announced a new cooperation agreement to explore the opportunities that lie in Barbados’ marine space for energy generation. There are three phases to the project – a feasibility study; the development of a prototype device; and the setting up […]

Casting is underway for In the Black and popular American actor Richard Gant has been attached to the project to play the role of Jamaican-born Harry Gairey. Produced by CaribbeanTales Media Group and directed by Caribbean-Canadian Frances-Anne Solomon, the feature film is an adaptation of entrepreneur and activist Jamaican-Canadian Denham Jolly’s memoir of the same […]

As the cryptocurrency and blockchain world booms, Barbados becomes home to a decentralized finance (DeFi) project for the first time. Known as ‘Bridge Network’, the project allows anyone to move between blockchains in a frictionless and permissionless environment. Since then, the project has received support from global venture capitalists and other innovators in the space. […]

The Bajan Reporter’s fanbase is 25 to 45 mainly, the Bougie crowd – they like to spend! Successful Tutoring got 6 new students in May, Sunisle Energy got a PhotVoltaic installation from the campaign and ELS Local Produce got a Sale & Delivery the second day of usage… What’s not to love?

Join us at our Inaugural Virtual Expo WED, NOV 24TH 10am hosted by award-winning Media Consultant Belle Holder! * Learn about Barbados’ accredited schools in higher education, * Learn how to apply for the CARICOM Skills Certificate. * Find out how you could do courses for FREE with the National Transformation Initiative. We’ll be joined […]

Barbados is now perfectly provisioned for a major push to reach its COVID-19 vaccination target. This morning, Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw and Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, received the second tranche of a gift of vaccines from the United States — 70,200 doses. The vaccines, which arrived on a DHL […]

“Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow; may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.” These words of an unknown author seem most appropriate today as we try to come to grips with the passing of veteran broadcaster Dennis Johnson. They become even more touching as we consider the stealth with […]