Organisers have reported a successful Holetown Festival albeit with reduced events this year.In 2020, the Holetown Festival was the only national event that got off the ground, largely because of the time of the year it is staged. Weeks after the festival that year, the country recorded its first COVID-19 case and all other national festivals were cancelled for 2020 and 2021 as well.In 2020, the coveted Miss Holetown Queen of the Festival pageant was removed with the intention of it being staged in September 2020 as part of the St James We Gatherin’ activities. Sadly, those anticipating its return were disappointed again this year.The event, which usually sees a packed audience in the hall of Frederick Smith Secondary School, was a staple of the festival for many years and we hope it makes a comeback soon.We welcome the return of the Holetown Festival as we appreciate what it means to folks living in the west and north of the island. We are also acutely aware of what it means to the
The public is advised that Farm Bridge, St Peter, located between Haymans and Farm Road, had been closed until further notice.
A water main has been ruptured at that location, and a team from the Barbados Water Authority is onsite.
Given the location and nature of the work, motorists are asked to avoid Farm Bridge. However, they can access the Ronald Mapp
After taking a big blow for two years, Barbados’ entertainment sector made major attempts to rebound during 2022. And for the first time in a while, the country was a nation of shows – as significant events such as the Crop Over Festival, many of the traditional and new Independence activities, Hennessy Artistry, the vibrancy of St Lawrence Gap and party cruise culture all returned in earnest. At the top …
Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) are currently being registered under the second phase of the Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) programme. The PSV category comprises taxis, maxi taxis, route taxis, minibuses, tour coaches, omnibuses, and hired vehicles.
This has been disclosed by Acting Chief Licensing Officer of the Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA), Treca McCarthy-Broomes, who indicated that the EVR system would monitor the
Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) are currently being registered under the second phase of the Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) programme.
The PSV category comprises taxis, maxi taxis, route taxis, minibuses, tour coaches, omnibuses, and hired v