As Barbados joins African-Americans in honouring Kwanzaa, the vibrant celebrations found their rhythm in Haynesville, where the tight-knit St James community revelled in a cultural parade and rally on Wednesday. …
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Groundbreaking work has begun to produce Sargassum-derived liquid fertilisers or plant growth promoters, as well as an organic compost from processed Sargassum, for eventual incorporation into farmer and grower practices …
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Young male students from Parkinson Secondary School marked International Men’s Day at a neighbourhood firm which hosted a life-coaching session with actor and performance artist Neil Waithe. Goddard Enterprises Limited …
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The Rotary Club of Barbados has launched its annual festive extravaganza, Carols by Candlelight, marking its 28th year in celebrating the joy of Christmas. This beloved tradition, set to illuminate …
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Most populous parish in 1-2 Parish Talent Finals win
by Sasha Mehterby Sasha MehterThe parish of St Michael clinched the top two positions when the Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat held its Parish Talent Finals on Saturday night. Typically held as part of the …
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By Charmaine Walker With the father of the event following proceedings online from his hospital bed, the 47th edition of the Richard Stoute Teen Talent Show got underway to an …
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Flex Farms to be used to grow fresh greens year-round, promote sustainability, empower vulnerable communities
A non-profit organisation in Barbados is one of three beneficiaries of a new climate-smart agriculture pilot project to address food insecurity in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) through …
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Professionals, entrepreneurs, DIY enthusiasts, and tool aficionados alike gathered last weekend for a celebration of tools, the Kooyman Tool Fest. This three-day extravaganza, held at Kooyman’s Megastore in Kendall Hill, …
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Marshall Trading, Pharmacy Sales heed school watercooler call
As scorching temperatures across the island greet the new school year, three firms have teamed up to set up water stations at a rural primary school. Hardware store Marshall Trading …
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Teen gives up cricket dream to become business owner
by Sasha Mehterby Sasha MehterWhether it’s competing at the highest levels of domestic cricket in Barbados, building his first computer at age 13, or launching his tech business at 16, Micaiah Bartlett gives it …