Caribbean Fusion brings the energy at Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
The historic Pigeon Island National Landmark reverberated with the rhythmic sounds of the Caribbean. They say no one parties (or can throw a party) like West Indian people, and this was evident at yet another sold-out Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts event, Caribbean Fusion. King of Soca Machel Montano stormed the stage with his full […]
How the Globe Drive-In is helping local entrepreneurs boost their business
To help local entrepreneurs boost their business, the Globe Drive-In has committed to transforming its outdoor movie facility into a market day on Saturdays. Managing director Scheval Ali said the market day will be held every Saturday to give small business owners a fixed location where they can showcase their handiworks and goods. “We are […]
DLP stalwart ‘happy’ with Blackett’s temporary ouster
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) veteran who recently brought a no-confidence resolution against the executive council is expressing delight at Thursday’s suspension of General Secretary Steve Blackett. Hartley Reid said on Friday that while the decision by the party’s general council – the second-highest ranking party organ – was not directly related to his motion, […]
Jersey barriers to be cleaned on ABC Highway
Starting Sunday, KAANN Building and Maintenance Services in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport and Works, will be cleaning the jersey barriers along the ABC Highway from the Graeme Hall Roundabout, Christ Church to Bagatelle, St Thomas. The work will be carried out daily, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Friday, May 31. Motorists […]
Peak of 35°C warned
Farmers have been placed on a drought alert, while weather watchers have warned the public that an already above-normal heat wave will get “rough” in the coming months with a likely peak of 35°C. “If you live close to the sea like the south coast, it’s rough and it’s going to get worse,” Director of […]
Controversial Cayman Airways Barbados route axed
Less than a year after it began, Cayman Airways route to Barbados, which was subsidised by the government through the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is to be axed just after the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, the state-owned tourism marketer announced Friday. Launched amid much fanfare, the service was the focus of sustained […]
St Vincent lifts visa restrictions ahead of Cricket World Cup
The St Vincent and the Grenadines government says it has lifted visa requirements for cricketing countries except Afghanistan ahead of next month’s T20 Cricket World Cup. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves told Parliament during the debate on the ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies Bill, that his administration lifted the restrictions on Wednesday but is […]
Military teams show physical and mental prowess during early morning test
Military teams from several countries showed their physical and mental prowess during an early morning test of these skills at the Barbados Defence Force’s Paragon Base in Christ Church. It was all part of Exercise TRADEWINDS 2024, dubbed the Women Peace and Security Endurance and Mental Dexterity Challenge. Attracting more than 50 competitors, from eight […]
Record numbers for 2024 BCIC Rally Barbados
The region’s most prestigious rally event is continuing to set records. With 103 crews set to take part in the BCIC Rally Barbados at month end, it will mark the largest number of competitors in over a decade to participate in the Caribbean’s biggest annual motor sport event. This was revealed by event director Neil […]
Shanequa ready to flex her muscles
Shanequa Allamby is no stranger to the big stage. A bronze medalist at last year’s Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Championships in the fit model division, Allamby will be hoping to go one step better when she steps on stage at this weekend’s Roger Boyce Classic. For the 28-year-old accountant, it will be her first […]