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St. James, Barbados
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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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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 ...
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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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Meet Dr. Sonia Peter
In the world of Dr. Sonia Peter, a beaker and a saucepan are not so far apart. Both demand precision, patience, and a deep respect for transformation. And for her, it is the same curiosity that once guided her through the chemistry lab that now fuels her passion for food, ...
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NIFCA 2025 Performing Arts Calendar Showcases the Best of Barbadian Talent
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has officially unveiled the NIFCA Performing Arts Calendar for 2025, setting the stage for a vibrant season of artistic excellence under the banner “The Tradition of Excellence Continues.” The highly anticipated semi-finals, which began on October 10 at Combermere School, have already seen performers from ...
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Creativity Takes Centre Stage at NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals
The stage is set for a weekend of extraordinary local talent as the 2025 NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals take over The Combermere School from Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12. Each evening from 6 p.m., audiences will experience an exciting mix of dance, theatre and music, featuring both fresh ...
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Zachary Bostic: Preserving Tradition and Sound Through Drum Restoration at CARIFESTA XV
The first strike of a drum can change everything in the music arena. It can rouse a festival crowd, guide a masquerader through the street or even calm a student under exam pressure. That vibration runs deep, but behind the sound is more than the drummer’s skill. Rather, it depends ...
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