BARBADOS: Several Barbadians filed past the body of the late Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, as he lay in state.

Several Barbadians filed past the body of the late Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford, as he lay in state at the Democratic Labour Party Headquarters earlier today ( PICTURED ABOVE ) Among those paying their respect were the Adamson Family with Son 10 year old Jaxon Adamson a student of the […]

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BARBADOS CROP-OVER: 10 schools parading in Junior Kadooment spectacle

PICTURED ABOVE : Wesley Hall students cant wait to parade Saturday. History and dancing, science and design, folktale and glitter.These odd combinations will make for a spectacular show at the SunshineSnacks Junior Kadooment’s kaleidoscope of colour and movement invarious disciplines take place at National Botanical Gardens at 9 a.m. onSaturday.For students of nine primary schools […]

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BARBADOS CROP-OVER: Junior Monarch an investment in the future

Date: July 11, 2023 PICTURED ABOVE Audience enjoying the Scotiabank Junior Monarch Tent. Developing Barbados’ next generation of griots is at the core of the Scotiabank Junior Monarch Competition. Andrea Wells, Chief Cultural Officer at the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), reaffirmed that commitment to attendees of the recent launch, at Scotiabank’s office in Warrens, St. […]

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BARBADOS: REHEARSAL for the State Funeral for The Right Honourable Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford & Digital Condolence Book Available

REHEARSAL for the State Funeral for The Right Honourable Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford. Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Digital Condolence Book Available  JUL 10, 2023 BY JULIE CARRINGTON — BGIS. The public is reminded that a virtual condolence book is now available for expressions of sympathy to the family of the late Prime Minister, The Right […]

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BARBADOS CROP-OVER : Junior Kadooment is back! 26 bands on parade

For three summers, Barbados’ young masqueraders had to trade in their bejewelled headpieces for the KN95 masks as COVID-19 halted Junior Kadooment’s national parade. However, the National Cultural Foundation spent this time ensuring that the parade’s cultural significance lived on through workshops, community parades and other initiatives. The much-anticipated return of the junior spectacle promises to bring […]

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