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NCF stages Masterclasses for creatives - Barbados Today

Over 50 local artisans have been honing their skills in leather craft and crochet at a 10-day master class workshop, thanks to the National Cultural Foundation. 
The NCF’s Business Development Department commissioned the Senegalese master tutors to conduct the sessions which are being spearheaded by Programme Facilitator Nyzinga Onifa. Participants will have the opportunity to fine-tune their craft as they gain ....

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#BTEditorial - Finally, the hair victory many advocated for

The decision, as outlined in the Ministry of Education’s new National Grooming Policy, to allow students to wear dreadlocks and cornrow hairstyles uncovered at school was extremely long in coming.Barbados is a country populated by people of African descent. The frowning on and opposing our God-given hair in the most natural state is something that should have been dealt with firmly long ago.We speak eloquently about a new national consciousness. The man who we will celebrate next week, the Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow asked us to reflect on what mirror image we have of ourselves. Our current Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley wears her natural hair with pride. Next month, in schools, we will tell students about the importance of African Awareness Month and embracing our heritage.Yet, only in 2023 have we decided to “allow” and “accept” natural hair.The road that has led us here has been long, challenging and winding and it needed not to be. ....

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Students return to classroom next week

Public schools will re-start next week with teachers returning to the classroom on Monday, January 9, and students on Tuesday, January 10.

During this term, there will be a mid-term break on Thursday, February 23, and Friday, February 24. Term II, ....

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#BTColumn – The Black Star Line - Barbados Today

#BTColumn – The Black Star Line - Barbados Today
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