Rihanna’s $8 million performance for Indian billionaire gets mixed reception

Rihanna’s $8 million performance for Indian billionaire gets mixed reception

Rihanna’s long-awaited comeback on stage at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebration in India triggered diverse reactions. Ending an eight-year hiatus from live performances, the Barbadian star presented a 19-song setlist to a crowd of over 20,000 at Jamnagar, India. However, opinions on her performance varied, with some critics labeling her a “lazy performer” due to perceived […]

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

Tri-Nation ferry set to transform Caribbean trade landscape

A regional ferry service connecting Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is set to commence operations in three months, announced Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali during the XII annual IDB consultation with Caribbean Governors in Georgetown. The ferry, facilitating container and passenger movement, aims to enhance trade relations and bolster food security. Ali emphasized the […]

Saint Kitts and Nevis PM Terrance Drew, ties the knot with Diani Prince

Saint Kitts and Nevis PM Terrance Drew, ties the knot with Diani Prince

Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, exchanged marriage vows with Diani Jimesha Prince in Barbados on February 10th last. In an announcement via Facebook in the evening following their nuptials, Prime Minister Drew expressed his gratitude and joy, stating, “It is with a grateful heart that I inform you of my […]

Barbados Passport Still Tops in the Caribbean for 2024

Barbados Passport Still Tops in the Caribbean for 2024

Barbados, a picturesque island nation in the Caribbean, continues to boast the most powerful passport in the region, securing the top spot for the year 2024. According to the latest data from the 2024 Henley Passport Index, the Barbados passport ranks globally at an impressive #22, providing its holders with visa-free access to a remarkable […]

Barbados Shines on the International Travel Stage with Multiple Awards

Barbados Shines on the International Travel Stage with Multiple Awards

Barbados has recently garnered significant recognition on the international travel scene, solidifying its status as a top-tier destination in the Caribbean. The island paradise was honored with several prestigious awards and nominations, affirming its appeal to travelers worldwide. At the Travel Bulletin Star Awards, Barbados clinched the title of ‘Best Winter Sun Destination,’ triumphing over […]

BCA celebrates 57th Barbados independence with gala

BCA celebrates 57th Barbados independence with gala

BCA celebrates 57th Barbados independence with grand gala The Barbados Canada Association (BCA) is gearing up for a celebration of Barbados’ 57th year of independence at the 2023 Barbados Independence Gala set to take place on November 25th, at The Estate Banquet & Event Centre in Scarborough, Ontario Themed ‘Uniting the Diaspora to Build a […]

Barbados calls on USA to end embargo on Cuba

Barbados calls on USA to end embargo on Cuba

  In a record-tying display of global solidarity, Barbados joined with all but a tiny handful of nations in the 193-member United Nations General Assembly as it overwhelmingly condemned the United States’ 63-year-long embargo on Cuba. Thursday’s vote tied with the support in 2019 for the resolution that calls for lifting the US economic and […]

Beloved storyteller honoured by York University

Beloved storyteller honoured by York University

By Neil Armstrong When Itah Sadu sang the popular gospel song, “This Little Light of Mine,” as she approached the lectern to address the over 300 graduands at York University’s Fall Convocation, the anticipation was high that there was more “Itahisms” to come. Just minutes earlier, her alma mater conferred on the beloved storyteller an […]

Barbados PM Mia Mottley leads the field for UN Secretary-General post

Barbados PM Mia Mottley leads the field for UN Secretary-General post

  Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is rumored to be a top contender for the United Nations Secretary-General position, with selection due in 2026. Despite no official statement, insiders suggest Mottley is likely to be the favored candidate. With the role historically cycling through different global regions, the next Secretary-General is anticipated to hail from […]

Rihanna is now a mom of two

Rihanna is now a mom of two

The “Diamonds” singer, 35, and partner A$AP Rocky, 34, have welcomed their second baby together, sources confirm to PEOPLE. The couple is already parents to son RZA, 15 months. The pair announced the singer’s second pregnancy during her Super Bowl halftime show. Rihanna played up the big pregnancy reveal in the opening moments of her […]

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