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Judi Smith Finds Her Island Groove in St. John
Judi Smith Finds Her Island Groove in St. JohnHomecomingVolume II

Judi Smith Finds Her Island Groove in St. John

By La Shawna Griffith When Judi Smith stepped off the plane at Grantley Adams International Airport, the warm kiss of Barbadian sunshine and a promise of rhythm and community greeted…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20253 min
Meet an Outstanding Barbadian – Ashley D. Hunte
Meet an Outstanding Barbadian – Ashley D. HunteHomecomingVolume II

Meet an Outstanding Barbadian – Ashley D. Hunte

Ashley D. Hunte is a Barbadian born interior designer who is the founder of Saint James Atelièr, a design studio that focuses on Caribbean Modernism.  Hunte who hold a Bachelor…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20253 min
Meet Me in Barbados: D.C Gets a Taste of the Island Life
Meet Me in Barbados: D.C Gets a Taste of the Island LifeHomecomingVolume II

Meet Me in Barbados: D.C Gets a Taste of the Island Life

Washington, D.C was buzzing with the vibrant spirit of Barbados this month as over 3,000 guests poured into the Embassy of Barbados for a day filled with culture, flavour and…
We Gatherin'August 29, 20252 min
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