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Bajan Roots: DJ Puffy’s Rise to World Champion and Cultural Ambassador

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste Andre ‘DJ Puffy’ Parris has arguably become one of the brightest beacons of talent, tenacity and Caribbean pride to be discovered in Barbados. In the ever-evolving…

We Gatherin'May 31, 20253 min

Culture Corner May: St. John

Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage Centres

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste Ever wondered about the history of your parish? Discover it firsthand at the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage Centres. These Heritage Centres are immersive community spaces geared…

We Gatherin'May 31, 20253 min

Culture Corner May: St. John

Nailah Folami Imoja: A Literary Force Who Embodies the Spirit of We Gatherin

By: La Shawna Griffith In a celebration befitting her remarkable journey, cultural practitioner and writer Nailah Folami Imoja recently secured first prize in the prestigious 27th Frank Collymore Literary Endowment…

We Gatherin'May 30, 20253 min

Culture Corner May: St. John

Jennifer Sealy: A St. John Girl Through and Through

By: La Shawna Griffith For cultural practitioner Jennifer Sealy, St. John is more than a parish, it is home, heart, and heritage. Her voice brims with warmth and nostalgia as…

We Gatherin'May 30, 20254 min

Contributors

Contributor Feature: La Shawna Griffith

La Shawna Griffith is a dynamic communications strategist, award-winning multimedia journalist, and the visionary founder of Write Right PR Services. With a career rooted in storytelling, public relations, and creative…

We Gatherin'May 31, 20252 min

Contributor Feature: Akeem Chandler-Prescod

Akeem Chandler-Prescod, professionally known as StonedwithCupid, is a Barbadian visual storyteller, photographer, and creative director whose work seamlessly blends poetic narrative with cinematic precision. As the founder of Cupid Productions…

We Gatherin'May 30, 20251 min

Back in de day May: St. John

Springer Memorial Secondary School Uniforms: Then and Now

By: La Shawna Griffith Springer Memorial Secondary School, a distinguished all-girls school in Barbados, has long taken pride in its traditions, discipline, and strong sense of identity. One of the…

We Gatherin'May 30, 20252 min

Gatherin' News Many Hands - Light Work May: St. John

Verdun House: A Place of Healing and Hope in St. John

By: La Shawna Griffith Nestled in the quiet countryside of St. John, Verdun House has been changing lives one day at a time for over 25 years. Known as Barbados’…

We Gatherin'May 30, 20252 min

Editor’s Note

We is We What happened, what’s to come, when it coming, and who’s doing it. For most of us growing up on island, the diaspora has been a constant visible…

We Gatherin'April 28, 20255 min

April: St. Joseph Culture Corner

Sheldon Hope: Using Music to Light the Way in St. Thomas

When you think of St. Thomas, images of rolling hills and a strong, close-knit community probably come to mind. At the heart of that community is Sheldon Hope educator, musician,…

We Gatherin'April 24, 20253 min

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Bajan Roots: DJ Puffy’s Rise to World Champion and Cultural Ambassador

Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage Centres

Nailah Folami Imoja: A Literary Force Who Embodies the Spirit of We Gatherin

Jennifer Sealy: A St. John Girl Through and Through

Contributor Feature: La Shawna Griffith

Contributor Feature: Akeem Chandler-Prescod

Springer Memorial Secondary School Uniforms: Then and Now

Verdun House: A Place of Healing and Hope in St. John

Editor’s Note

Sheldon Hope: Using Music to Light the Way in St. Thomas

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