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

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'August 29, 20253 min
Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage Centres
Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage CentresCulture CornerVolume II

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'August 29, 20253 min
Nailah Folami Imoja: A Literary Force Who Embodies the Spirit of We Gatherin
Nailah Folami Imoja: A Literary Force Who Embodies the Spirit of We GatherinCulture CornerVolume II

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'August 29, 20253 min
Jennifer Sealy: A St. John Girl Through and Through
Jennifer Sealy: A St. John Girl Through and ThroughCulture CornerVolume II

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'August 29, 20254 min
Contributor Feature: La Shawna Griffith
Contributor Feature: La Shawna GriffithContributorsVolume II

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'August 29, 20252 min
Contributor Feature: Akeem Chandler-Prescod
Contributor Feature: Akeem Chandler-PrescodContributorsVolume II

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'August 29, 20251 min
Springer Memorial Secondary School Uniforms: Then and Now
Springer Memorial Secondary School Uniforms: Then and NowBack in de dayVolume II

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'August 29, 20252 min
Pillars of St. John: Honouring our Community Legends
Pillars of St. John: Honouring our Community LegendsSt. JohnVolume IIWe Gatherin' Events

Pillars of St. John: Honouring our Community Legends

The Pillars of St. John event was a highlight of the parish’s month-long celebration during the national “We Gatherin’ 2025” initiative. This event honored twenty esteemed community members by unveiling…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20251 min
St. John Ideas Forum
St. John Ideas ForumSt. JohnVolume IIWe Gatherin' Events

St. John Ideas Forum

The St. John Ideas Forum, held on May 26, 2025, at the Gall Hill Hard Courts, was a pivotal event in the “We Gatherin’ 2025” initiative, focusing on community engagement…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20251 min