Several St Joseph residents protested at Joe’s River Bridge on Tuesday morning, as work at the old Edgewater Hotel continued. The long-time East Coast residents, who spoke out against two concrete columns on either side of the bridge which they fear will block access to the Joe’s River gully, were joined by cultural ambassador The Most Honourable Anthony ‘Gabby’ Carter. He said this green space must be preserved because other …
DEVELOPER PROMISES DISCUSSIONS WITH RESIDENTS WHO’VE GIVEN ULTIMATUM ON EDGEWATER PROJECT
By Anesta Henry
Concerned St Joseph residents are appealing to the developer of the old Edgewater Hotel property to remove the columns under construction that will block their access to the riverbanks on both sides of the Joe’s River Bridge.
Residents have given the developer, Ullswater Limited, a deadline of March 19
Glowing tribute was paid to Barbados’ “First Lady of Song”, Carlyn Leacock, by her children Jan Keizer and Debbie Gibson during her Home Going Celebration Service at the Wildey Gymnasium of the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex on Saturday. They gave a detailed recall of Carlyn’s musical journey and anecdotes from when she started with Sing Out Barbados to her performances at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jan said Carlyn …
The description of calypso legend Leroy “Black Stalin” Calliste by his daughter as “the people’s messenger” rang through his grand funeral service yesterday as the lyrics of his songs were highlighted by several who offered tributes. The solemnity of the service lingered even as light-hearted moments were shared in fond memories of Calliste and performances of his calypsoes. The curtains opened to the casket, adorned with anthuriums and an oversized …
Leroy Calliste had the most fitting calypso name, Black Stalin, but he was nothing like the ruthless Russian dictator who terrorised his subjects. Black Stalin used his power to celebrate Caribbean history, culture and music. He strived to build unity in the region. He never demanded respect. He was decades ahead of the Black Lives