Barbados government has seen an uptick in the use of its various online services.
Month: October 2020
Government headquarters could become conference facility
The location of Government Headquarters in Bay Street has been identified as the potential site for a new conference centre.
Parliament approves extension of curfew, Opposition expresses concerns
The Barbados parliament has given the green light to the extension of the current state of emergency to March 27, next year even as the opposition said that the Mia Mottley administration was sending a mixed signal regarding the efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Meet Alison Hinds
Alison Hinds, a true Caribbean Queen, came to the throne through SOCA, a genre that is rapidly gaining popularity among music lovers around the globe.
Meet Edwin Yearwood
Edwin Yearwood is a natural born entertainer whose accolades and song-writing genius establish him as the undisputed Soca King. One sure thing of Edwin Yearwood is he is a natural born entertainer.
Meet Dennis Bovell
According to Bovell, he wrote “Silly Games” for Janet kay with the sole intent of it being a hit song.
Congrats to Akil Alleyne
20-year old Akil Alleyne has signed a contract with English semi-professional football club, Chichester City.
Rihanna Makes Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women List
Forbes compiled its annual list of America’s richest self-made entrepreneurs, and a number of music superstars made the cut.
Barbados-based artist Annalee Davis launches first solo exhibition in the UK
The National Cultural Foundation, in its continued effort to support the creative industries, offered support to Barbadian-based artist Annalee Davis with assistance in her first solo exhibition entitled re-wilding in the UK at Haarlem Artspace in Derbyshire.
Crawford crowned champion
Veteran Barbadian jockey Juan Crawford formally wrapped up the riding title at Fort Erie on Tuesday, despite missing the final two race days of the four-month season.