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Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage Centres
Explore the We Gatherin’ 2025 Heritage CentresVolume III

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'September 2, 20253 min
“Yuh cuh hide and buy land, but yuh can’(t) hide and wuk it.”
“Yuh cuh hide and buy land, but yuh can’(t) hide and wuk it.”Culture CornerVolume III

“Yuh cuh hide and buy land, but yuh can’(t) hide and wuk it.”

By La Shawna Griffith In Barbados, we have a lot of colourful phrases that have been passed down through generations that carry deep meaning and wisdom. One such phrase that…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20253 min
Damien “Bobo” Bowen: The Musical Mind Behind the We Gatherin Jingle
Damien “Bobo” Bowen: The Musical Mind Behind the We Gatherin JingleCulture CornerVolume III

Damien “Bobo” Bowen: The Musical Mind Behind the We Gatherin Jingle

By: La Shawna Griffith There is a rhythm that moves with the soul of a people. It captures their triumphs, their history, and their dreams. For the We Gatherin campaign,…
We Gatherin'September 2, 20253 min
The Village Bar – A story of female entrepreneurship
The Village Bar – A story of female entrepreneurshipVolume IIWe Cookin'

The Village Bar – A story of female entrepreneurship

By: La Shawna Griffith Nestled in the heart of St. John is The Village Bar (Lemon Arbour), which is known for its delicious pudding and souse, pickled sea cat and…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20252 min
A Culinary Stroll Through St. John
A Culinary Stroll Through St. JohnVolume IIWe Cookin'

A Culinary Stroll Through St. John

St. John may be the quietest parish in Barbados however, its food scene is bursting with flavor. This countryside gem serves up dishes that wrap you in warmth, feed your…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20252 min
Bajans reminisce about what they miss about Barbados
Bajans reminisce about what they miss about BarbadosHomecomingVolume II

Bajans reminisce about what they miss about Barbados

By: La Shawna Griffith  Five individuals, each with unique journeys and experiences abroad, have returned to Barbados, choosing to once again call the island home. Drawn back by a deep…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20253 min
Parish Spotlight: St. John, the Soul of the East
Parish Spotlight: St. John, the Soul of the EastParish SpotlightVolume II

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'August 29, 20253 min
God Is Ah Bajan
God Is Ah BajanCulture CornerVolume II

God Is Ah Bajan

By: La Shawna Griffith  In Barbados, the saying “God is a Bajan” is more than just a phrase it is a heartfelt expression of the island’s deep spiritual roots. Nowhere…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20252 min
Key Historical Moments in May
Key Historical Moments in MayParish SpotlightVolume II

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'August 29, 20252 min
Former St. John Resident Margaret Gill Returns for We Gatherin Celebration
Former St. John Resident Margaret Gill Returns for We Gatherin CelebrationHomecomingVolume II

Former St. John Resident Margaret Gill Returns for We Gatherin Celebration

Margaret Gill, a former resident of St. John, Barbados, who now lives in the United States, recently made a joyful return to her hometown for the We Gatherin event in…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20252 min