Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common, and faced some of their...

Cancer could not steal her future

When Kashamra “Kay” Hamilton-Steede was diagnosed with cancer and relayed that information to her teenaged son, his first...

Natalie Headley: She felt it. She fought it. She survived.

Given her family’s genetic history, Natalie Headley felt that one day breast cancer could eventually find her. And...

Shen’s vibes more than the bassline

Music for her is more than entertainment. It’s a passion that gives her the impetus to work towards...

Best’s journey into dance

Young Barbadian artist Shea Best has immersed himself in the arts of music, drama, and dance. Despite having a...

Stitching Success: How Tia Olton took Barbados to Milan

When one of Barbados’ top creative directors and designers, Tia Olton, of label TIALANI Fashion Designs left Barbados in February to participate in Milan Fashion...

From calling to career: Khadija Williams leads with heart

Khadija Williams sits at the helm of the Social Work Student Association (SWSA) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus,...

From self-taught to full-time artist

Born in Germany and shaped by the post-war immigrant experience in Canada, veteran artist Heidi Berger has led a peripatetic life across France, Mexico,...

Digital Detox: Take a break online

By Sandy Deane How many times did you pick up your phone and scroll through your favourite social media platforms or websites today? Five, 10,...

Small Changes: One Meal at a Time

By Victoria Cox, MSc, Registered Dietitian It’s a new year, full of fresh starts, resolutions and new goals – including health goals – which can...

Smart running for heritage, cancer support

United Kingdom-based marathon runner and coach Rey Smart has launched Project Run 246, a solo charity run around Barbados aimed at raising funds for cancer research...