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Running for NIFCA Gold
When Jennifer Walker first stepped into the world of creatives, it did not begin under bright stage lights but rather in the quiet corners of curiosity. As a child, she was captivated by performing arts and the stories of the world unfolding on television screens and it was that early ...
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Final Results for the Richard Stoute Teen Talent and Over 21 Competitions
The Richard Stoute Teen Talent and Over 21 Competitions concluded recently with outstanding performances across both categories, as contestants vied for top honours and over $30,000 in cash prizes. In the Teen Talent category, Dacia Moore emerged as the winner with a commanding 1,253 points, earning the grand prize of ...
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Finding Her Voice
At 38, when many settle into routine, Nakita Thomas was quietly wrestling with a feeling she could no longer ignore. “I had reached a point where I felt like I was merely existing and surviving and I wanted more,” she said. Animated, expressive and long drawn to music, poetry and performance, she found herself stuck — until her ...
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Turning Pain into Purpose
When Odane Bartley steps on stage, something powerful happens. Known to audiences as Prynce OB, the Jamaica-born, Barbados-based performer brings an authenticity that fuses vulnerability with hope, a sound and spirit that resonate deeply with anyone who has ever struggled and risen again. For Bartley, music was never just a ...
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Taking Flight with “Birds of a Feather”
When the Bim Cheer Federation took the stage at the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) this year, their Pom routine “Birds of a Feather: A Tribute to Rio” soared with colour, rhythm, and purpose. Under the guidance of choreographer Justin Poleon, the performance brought together the precision of ...
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WRITING WITH TENDERNESS
Words have always been a way of making sense of the world, for Ark Ramsay; a form of self-expression that grew from a private ritual into a public calling. Known today for their vivid storytelling and emotional honesty, Ark’s journey as a writer truly began when they decided to share ...
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All-Stars of the Arts Take the Stage at NIFCA Performing Arts Gala
The stage is set for an unforgettable evening of artistry and excellence when the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) presents the NIFCA Performing Arts Gala this Sunday, November 16th, 2025, from 6 p.m. at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. The Gala marks the grand finale of this year’s National Independence Festival of ...
Redefining Barbadian Storytelling Through Film
Long before he sat behind a judging table or a policy brief, Christian-Kendahl Rock was studying how people see – how a frame can shift emotion, how a camera angle can change meaning and how a single story told well can ripple far beyond the island’s shores. It is that ...
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Richard Stoute Teen Talent and Over 21 Competition Finals Are Here!
This weekend, ten talented teens will battle for the crown on Sunday November 9th at the St. Leonard’s Boys’ School. Vying for a top spot are Antoine Winter, Chelsea Cadogan-Goddard, Crayshanda St. Hill, Dacia Moore, Damario Foster, Jasmine Walkes, Joshua Osbourne, Kymani Devonish, Tavon Boyce and Zz Cumberbatch. Teen Talent ...
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