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Come and explore each Barbadian parish with our Parish Spotlight, where stories of heritage and heart come alive. We bring you close to the cherished history, celebrate notable persons, and guide you through hidden gems that make each parish a treasure.

Parish Spotlight: St. John, the Soul of the East
Parish Spotlight: St. John, the Soul of the EastMay: St. JohnParish Spotlight

Parish Spotlight: St. John, the Soul of the East

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste  This month we take a dive into the beautiful parish of St. John, Barbados’ ruggedly beautiful east coast gem and the island’s seventh largest parish. With…
We Gatherin'May 31, 20253 min
Key Historical Moments in May
Key Historical Moments in MayMay: St. JohnParish Spotlight

Key Historical Moments in May

By: La Shawna Griffith  The month of May in Barbados is filled with deep history from conquest to powerful moments of rememberance, the month of May has helped to shape…
We Gatherin'May 31, 20252 min
St. Joseph: A Parish of Legends, Lore, and Living History
St. Joseph: A Parish of Legends, Lore, and Living HistoryApril: St. JosephParish Spotlight

St. Joseph: A Parish of Legends, Lore, and Living History

Nestled along the east coast of Barbados, the parish of St. Joseph is as rich in cultural tradition as it is in natural beauty. From its rolling hills to the…
We Gatherin'April 24, 20252 min
Barbados in April: A Month of Remembrance, Reverence, and National Pride
Barbados in April: A Month of Remembrance, Reverence, and National PrideApril: St. JosephParish Spotlight

Barbados in April: A Month of Remembrance, Reverence, and National Pride

April is a time of historical reflection, national pride, and spiritual observance in Barbados. This month invites both locals and visitors to honour the legacies that shaped the nation’s identity…
We Gatherin'April 24, 20252 min
Our Land, Our Legacy
Our Land, Our LegacyApril: St. JosephParish Spotlight

Our Land, Our Legacy

The Barbados 11, our parishes. These land segments and boundaries that define our home addresses also shape our heritage, linking us to the land and the places from which we…
We Gatherin'April 26, 20257 min
Parish of Saint Joseph
Parish of Saint JosephApril: St. JosephParish Spotlight

Parish of Saint Joseph

The greenest parish of Barbados is also the smallest in land area. St. Joseph is part of the Scotland District and was formed as an administrative unit, out of the…
We Gatherin'April 26, 202512 min
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