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DJ Hutchy Turns the Tables on Entrepreneurship with The Amber Room
DJ Hutchy Turns the Tables on Entrepreneurship with The Amber RoomParish SpotlightVolume III

DJ Hutchy Turns the Tables on Entrepreneurship with The Amber Room

By: La Shawna Griffith Barbadian DJ and radio personality DJ Hutchy is adding a new title to his repertoire, entrepreneur. Known for his vibrant energy on 98.1 FM and electrifying…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20253 min
Discover the heart of Barbados; St. George
Discover the heart of Barbados; St. GeorgeParish SpotlightVolume III

Discover the heart of Barbados; St. George

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste Nestled in the very centre of Barbados, far from the hustle and bustle of the coastline, lies a tranquil haven where rolling green hills and centuries-old…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20252 min
Key Historical Moments in June 
Key Historical Moments in June Back in de dayVolume III

Key Historical Moments in June 

By: La Shawna Griffith   The month of June in Barbados is filled with deep history as there were significant historical moments that occurred in June, from the Announcement of…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20252 min
Old vs. New
Old vs. NewBack in de dayVolume III

Old vs. New

St. Andrew Parish Church in Barbados was consecrated in 1630 but was destroyed in 1846 after a hurricane destroyed the first structure. The church which is known for its Gothic…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20251 min
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Home Is Where The Heart IsHomecomingVolume III

Home Is Where The Heart Is

By: La Shawna Griffith There’s something about Barbados that never leaves you  no matter how far across the globe you go. For many Barbadians living abroad, the scent of salt…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20252 min
Bridgetown to New York: The Story of Barbados’ Role in Early American Commerce
Bridgetown to New York: The Story of Barbados’ Role in Early American CommerceHomecomingVolume III

Bridgetown to New York: The Story of Barbados’ Role in Early American Commerce

It is safe to say that when many Barbadians, at home and across the Diaspora, consider the long and enduring Barbados/New York connection never does Shelter Island come to mind.…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20256 min
A Legacy of Justice and Generosity: The Story of Justice Barbara Cooke-Alleyne
A Legacy of Justice and Generosity: The Story of Justice Barbara Cooke-AlleyneFeaturedVolume III

A Legacy of Justice and Generosity: The Story of Justice Barbara Cooke-Alleyne

By: La Shawna Griffith   In the quiet heart of St. John, history was etched into stone in honour of a woman whose life work has been rooted in fairness,…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20254 min
Message from Senator John King, Director of the We Gatherin’ Secretariat
Message from Senator John King, Director of the We Gatherin’ SecretariatFeaturedVolume III

Message from Senator John King, Director of the We Gatherin’ Secretariat

“This experience has profoundly impacted me.” The past six months of the We Gatherin’ journey have been nothing short of extraordinary as it has been a  rediscovery of who we…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20252 min
Message from the Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Ms. Andrea Franklin
Message from the Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Ms. Andrea FranklinFeaturedVolume III

Message from the Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Ms. Andrea Franklin

Dear Friends, As the Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) it is with great pleasure that I reach out to you, our extended family from across…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20252 min
Karting in the Gully: St. George’s Unspoken Tradition
Karting in the Gully: St. George’s Unspoken TraditionParish SpotlightVolume III

Karting in the Gully: St. George’s Unspoken Tradition

By La Shawna Griffith Before the age of smartphones and social media, the children of St. George made their own magic. Long before “outside” became a nostalgic phrase, young boys…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20253 min