How we derive entertainment from games, art and media is a mirror image of our inherent traditions and needs—the culture upon which we build our lives. The entertainment sector has again undergone disruptions that altered its modus operandi due to new realities that present dynamic opportunities and challenges for both brands and investors in the […]

Police are investigating the stabbing murder of a man due to an altercation at Garden Land, Country Road, St. Michael on Monday March 28th, 2022. CIRCUMSTANCES: About 05:05 yesterday morning, a phone tip off was made to District ‘A’ Police Station how an adult male, with several stab wounds, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth […]

Hundreds of global investors looking to expand into the Caribbean region have attended the Caribbean Export Development Agency’s ‘Caribbean Investment Forum’ (CIF2022) held as a fringe event at Expo 2020 Dubai over the weekend. The theme for the Dubai expo, which was delayed from 2020, is “Connecting Minds and Creating the Future“, and Caribbean Export, […]

A number of Boardwalk sites and revetments on both south and west coasts were just inspected by the Honourable Adrian Forde, the Minister of the Environment & National Beautification along with delegates from the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU): The tour gave a comprehensive overview of the project work the CZMU have done, and they’ll […]

The U.S. Embassy hosted an evening of film and conversation at 1ofK Penthouse in Limegrove to share information on the upcoming American Film Showcase Documentary Workshop April 19-24. Applications are now open to film students, amateur filmmakers, and professionals to work alongside U.S. filmmakers Cole Sax and Mack Woodruff to develop, shoot, edit, and produce […]

Motor sport will return to the roads of Barbados at the end of March for the first time since the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Winter Rally of December 2020. The Barbados Motoring Federation (BMF) has confirmed that the 15-month hiatus will end following permission from the Covid-19 Monitoring Unit (CMU) for road rallying to restart […]

Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.  

The Central Bank of Barbados has launched two essay competitions, one for primary school students and the other for secondary school students, as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The competitions, which are open until May 16, 2022, offer attractive prizes for the winners and their schools. “As we mark our golden anniversary, we see […]

Premier of Nevis – Mark Brantley, cut the ribbon recently to officially commission a new 3.8megawatt Wärtsilä generator at the Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) power plant at Prospect. Mr. Brantley, who is also the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), said the occasion presented an historic day for the […]

Zahra Gaskin has signed to attend Wingate University and to compete for the Bulldogs Triathlon Team this fall 2022. Zahra triathlon’s journey began at the tender age of 5 through the Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes (BFIT) Kid’s Series. Years later, her determination and potential saw her being named as one of the first athletes […]

An assassin-for-hire finds that he’s become a target after he refuses to complete a job for a dangerous criminal organization. A remake of the 2003 Belgian film ‘The Memory of a Killer‘.  

Investors in Barbados and abroad, will have a much-anticipated opportunity to gain insight into how the past two years have impacted the investment world and what could be next when Fortress Fund Managers (FFM) hosts it first-ever virtual investment forum next week. Under the provocative theme, ‘What A Time: Recent Events and What May Be […]

“Tokyo Vice” is an upcoming crime drama series that stars Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe. Loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, the series, filmed on location in Tokyo, captures Adelstein’s (played by Ansel Elgort) daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late […]

This trailer is a concept-mashup that shows my idea of how the trailer 3 for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness might look like.

People across the globe have been shocked and moved by the harrowing scenes from Ukraine. Whole cities are being destroyed by Russian missiles, with hospitals, apartment buildings and railway stations reduced to rubble. Thousands have been killed, including many children. Three million people – equivalent to the entire population of Jamaica – have fled their […]

Follow-up series to Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) that centers on Jean-Luc Picard in the next chapter of his life.

Safety is important to The Barbados Light & Power Company, as is partnerships for the delivery of good service to our customers. Recently, an extensive safety evacuation exercise at the new Clean Energy Bridge (CEB) plant at Trents in St. Lucy demonstrated these important aspects of the utility’s operations. Those participating in the drill were […]

A rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming‘s wilderness.

News of the passing of Dr Hugh Sealy, with whom I have maintained a very close friendship since the days we attended primary school together, has left me in a state of shock. I have lost a true friend and trusted advisor, and Barbados, the region and small island developing states across the globe have […]

Game of Thrones star (Jaime Lannister) had a new movie debut last week on Netflix: Against the Ice, which Coster-Waldau cowrote alongside Joe Derrick. The movie tells the true story of Captain Ejnar Mikkelsen, who in 1909 set out on a dangerous expedition to explore Greenland. What’s more, according to , over the weekend Against […]

The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that this year’s CPL event will feature a women’s tournament with three franchise teams competing for the first Women’s CPL (WCPL) title. The three teams will showcase the best women’s cricketers from across the Caribbean with overseas stars rounding out the teams. […]

A number of key challenges have been identified for enriching the lives of PWD’s or People With Disabilities. They include: accessible education; financial security; emergency preparedness; accessible service delivery and employment… The Cabinet Minister said even if the Budget confirms backing for plans he has in mind for the Ministry to expand its outreach, such […]

Despite the planet emerging from a COVID pandemic straight into a military crisis between Moscow and Ukraine, Barbados continues to punch above its weight when it comes to Climate Resiliency. Minister Forde cited the National Energy Policy programme committed to a clean energy future. He also noted the Roofs to Reefs aiming to strengthen adapting […]

One of reggae’s most prominent voices Jesse Royal reveals a brand new video today for “Dirty Money,” from his 2022 Grammy-nominated sophomore album Royal. The Jamaican  luminary is also back on the road to perform his hits from the acclaimed LP for the first time. “Dirty Money,” featuring Ghanian artist Stonebwoy, addresses greed and corruption in a flawed political system. Jesse co-produced […]

Members of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Cabinet hosted a community meeting in Barnes Ghaut recently to dialogue with village residents about their concerns. The meeting was held at the Barnes Ghaut Community Centre and saw more than two dozen residents in attendance. Premier Mark Brantley, Deputy Premier Alexis Jeffers, MP Eric Evelyn, Ms. Latoya […]