The Bajan Reporter | Category: Culture

Has the time come for Facebook to make an appointment with Dr Kevorkian?

WhatsApp was designed by a so called Facebook failure, yet Facebook ended up buying the global text service and enriching that creator. So before I return let me note I joined FB in 2006 but didn̵…

by AirBourne • September 15th, 2020 • 0 comments ( Breaking News, Culture, Featured )

Barbados Museum Relaunches Website ‘Barbados Beyond Boundaries (BBB)’

The Barbados Museum and Historical Society is delighted to introduce and share the new upgraded webpage for the project Barbados Beyond Boundaries, also known as ‘BBB’ for short. First lau…

by Bajan Reporter • September 9th, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture )

“I CAN’T BREATHE!” – A multidimensional film by Aisha Comissiong and the Riddim Tribe Dance Collective of Barbados

I CAN’T BREATHE! A multi-dimensional film that explores the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement from a Barbados/Caribbean perspective FEATURING: * Eddy Grant * Anthony Gabby Carter * David Comissiong * …

by Bajan Reporter • September 3rd, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture, Video Gallery )

Cost-U-Less “Pawsitively” Supports Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary with Donation

The economic fallout from Covid-19 has resulted in less money in some households forcing some people to abandon their pet animals overwhelming animal shelters. Cost-U-Less Barbados has given one shelt…

by Bajan Reporter • August 2nd, 2020 • 0 comments ( Breaking News, Culture, Featured )

“Follow Pattern” by Dr Victor H. Eastmond, GCM (Different Stance on Nelson Statue)

I would like to join the debate pertaining to Admiral Nelson’s statue located in Bridgetown, Barbados. I am aware that this debate followed the “Black Lives Matter” demonstrations wi…

by DevilsAdvocate • July 8th, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture, Featured )

Even the Private Sector Association sees the need for Lord Nelson to be shifted

Members of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) continue to be engaged together with other Social Partners in the process of rebuilding our economy and society following the Covid-19 pandemi…

by Bajan Reporter • June 30th, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture, Featured )

“Rise for All”, fea. Prime Minister of #Barbados

The United Nations launched “Rise for All“. Convened by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, Rise for All is a global advocacy effort to support the UN roadmap for soci…

by AirBourne • May 2nd, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture, Video Gallery )

NO KADOOMENT NOR NIFCA FOR 2020

In a move many suspected for days now, it was finally confirmed by John King how both the Crop Over Festival and the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) are the latest casualties o…

by Bajan Reporter • April 19th, 2020 • 0 comments ( Breaking News, Culture, Featured )

Full Day of Activities to mark 350th anniversary of connection to Carolinas and celebrate the parish of St Peter

This Saturday 15th February 2020 for the whole day Speightstown will be a hive of activity in every quarter with the event “Speightstown Alive – The Carolinas Link.” Colin Jordan, MP…

by Bajan Reporter • February 13th, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture, Featured )

We Gatherin’ – Philanthropy Drive; Maurice Byer Polyclinic

An element of the We Gatherin’ year of celebrations is the philanthropy drive. Each month, public health facilities in the highlighted parish will be the focus of the drive. For the month of Feb…

by Bajan Reporter • February 3rd, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture, Video Gallery )

We Gatherin’ 2020 Creates Closer Connections With Our Diaspora

Project Coordinator for We Gatherin’ 2020, Selma Green explains how We Gatherin’ celebrations creates closer connections between Barbadians at home and Barbadians in the diaspora. For more…

by Bajan Reporter • January 7th, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture, Video Gallery )

Queen Elizabeth II recognises Antiguan volunteer with Commonwealth Points of Light award

Queen Elizabeth II recognised Rose-Mary Reynolds of Antigua and Barbuda, as the 122nd Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptional voluntary service engaging young people in social action.…

by Bajan Reporter • January 2nd, 2020 • 0 comments ( Culture )

BGIS In Focus – “We Gatherin'” Fuh Wuh?

Guests are: Selma Green – Dep. Perm. Scty./ We Gatherin’ Coordinator Kim Butcher – Project Officer – Vision 2020 Project Implementation Unit Danny Babb – Chairman – St. Lucy Parish…

by Bajan Reporter • December 31st, 2019 • 0 comments ( Culture, Video Gallery )

Gather at the Bay to start “We Gatherin’ 2020” Celebrations

It’s full steam ahead for “Gather At De Bay,” the first event in the year long calendar of events for We Gatherin’ 2020. On Friday, 6th December 2019 , MP for the parish of St.…

by Bajan Reporter • December 12th, 2019 • 0 comments ( Culture )

21 January 2020 is 100 years since the birth of The Rt Excellent Errol Walton Barrow

Since it began making financial awards in 1991, the Errol & Nita Barrow Educational Trust has given grants of over $1 million to 150 students to help them fund post graduate degrees in traditional…

by Bajan Reporter • December 3rd, 2019 • 0 comments ( Culture )

We Gatherin’ has major Presence in 2019 Independence Parade

This year’s Independence Parade operated under the theme of ‘2020 We Gatherin’: United Against NCDs‘ which promotes the Government’s 2020 initiative to have Barbadians li…

by Bajan Reporter • December 1st, 2019 • 2 comments ( Breaking News, Culture, Featured )

Petals Paradise – Xmas Radiance (All Inclusive)

Made your Christmas plans yet? Why not let Petals Paradise do the worrying for you?

by Bajan Reporter • November 6th, 2019 • 1 comment ( Culture, Photo Gallery )

‘WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?’ premieres in the Caribbean on Monday, July 8th – exclusively on HBO

WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?, the documentary that features USA’s favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers, premieres in the Caribbean on Monday, July 8th , exclusively on HBO. Directed by Morgan Nevil…

by Bajan Reporter • July 8th, 2019 • 0 comments ( Culture )

Argentina’s National Day: A night to be remembered

The Embassy of Argentina in Barbados recently opened its doors to celebrate their National Day. In a relaxed environment, Ambassador Gustavo Martinez Pandiani received in his residence, decked in blue…

by Bajan Reporter • May 26th, 2019 • 0 comments ( Culture )

Get A Chance To WIN With We Ting and the Cave Shepherd Credit Card Mobile App

Additionally, you can now download the Cave Shepherd Card Mobile App and enjoy easy access to your account and more On The Go! Available now in the Google Play and Apple App Stores

by Bajan Reporter • May 24th, 2019 • 0 comments ( Culture, Photo Gallery )

Official Funeral offered by Prime Minister Mottley for Nation Publishing’s Editor Emeritus

Barbadians – from the Prime Minister to the person on the street – are now mourning the passing of Media Magnate and Legacy Creator Harold Fitzherbert Hoyte who died Sunday morning at the …

by AirBourne • May 14th, 2019 • 0 comments ( Breaking News, Culture, Video Gallery )

The #bebrilliant Sidewalk Blitz was #SigniaGloberrific! Hero Of The Day…

Fun was to be had at SigniaGlobe’s Hastings headquarters in Christ Church on Friday Afternoon at Shirley House diagonally opposite the SocCo Hotel, when pedestrians and motorists had a chance at…

by AirBourne • April 7th, 2019 • 0 comments ( Culture, Photo Gallery )

The #bebrilliant Sidewalk Blitz was #SigniaGloberrific! Snow Cones in SigniaGlobe colours were handed to thirsty motorists…

People driving through Hastings on Friday got a chance at really cool prizes and an opportunity to meet the Signia Team… Passengers and Pedestrians were treated to either Water Bottles, Umbrella…