Kite Kite is one of the most successful bands in Barbados consisting of two friends, JJ & Brian, although their achievement is not fully known or understood. The band consists of two friends, JJ and Brian, who have been making music together for the last 13 years. During this time they have toured America, performed

Ras Ils a Botanist a Herbalist and a Gardener Ras Ills is a herbalist who has dedicated his life to the ancient practice of natural medicine. He has received many awards for his work including his most recent award, The 2011 Oshun Mecca Award, which recognized his contribution to the natural health industry and the

Wilbert Nurse - Barbados' Most Experienced Taxi Driver by Katy Gash Everyone knows the friendly taxi operator Wilbert Nurse - with his broad smile, kind eyes, and full taxi driver uniform of black pants, white shirt, black bowtie, and to top it off, his signature black-and-white taxi driver cap. And if anyone knows this island

Barbados Cultural Vacations The Caribbean island of Barbados is as rich in culture as it is in history. If you are looking for a cultural vacation in Barbados, then we have compiled a comprehensive guide on how to have the best cultural experience. To understand the culture of the Barbadian people, you first have to

Barry Forde - Cycling Star Born in 1976, Barry Forde has been cycling competitively since the age of ten. In 1992, at the young age of 16, Barry Forde competed at the Barbados National Championships and excelled; becoming the BMX Match Spirit Champion, the 100 Kilometre Champion, and the Pursuit Champion. In the same year,

If you ask anyone who the biggest band of all time in Barbados is, they would undoubtedly say - The Merrymen. This Calypso band - The Merrymen - took the world by storm in the 1960's - a time when the music scene was exploding with the rise of the Beatles, The Beach Boys and

For a small island, Barbados has exceeded all expectations by producing some of the world's biggest cricketing legends. No matter which country you visit, if you ask a cricket player what Sir Garfield Sobers is famous for, there can only be one answer - cricket. Early Years Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers was born on

Irving Burgie, also known as Lord Burgess, is the songwriter and composer who wrote the lyrics for the national anthem of Barbados. Irving Burgie is the songwriter and composer who put Barbados music on the map. Better known under his stage name of 'Lord Burgess,' his songs have sold over 100 million records around the

Carlton Men Can Cook! Where do I start and how do I describe the Carlton Club in Barbados? Many Years ago there was a man, a very good man, a man with a vision many years before his time, a man who believed in young people, especially the boys. This man's name was Reynold Hutchinson.

Red Plastic Bag - Calypso Monarch of Barbados Everyone loves a "rags to riches story," this is one of a Calypsonian called Red Plastic Bag. Barbados has a population of only 256,000 so when one of its numbers makes it overseas; it's big news. Red Plastic Bag, the Calypsonian, aka RPB was born Stedson Wiltshire