by bgis | Feb 27, 2020 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Statement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on the passing of entertainer William “Smokey” Burke. Once again, Barbados has lost an icon of the performing arts; a true son of the soil who epitomized excellence; a social commentator who would not be...
by Paula Harper-Grant | Feb 26, 2020 | Top Stories
The late William “Smokey” Burke. (Photo compliments the Barbados Advocate) Minister of Creative Economy, Culture and Sports, John King, joined hundreds of Barbadians sent in to mourning at the news of the passing of local entertainer, William “Smokey” Burke. Mr....
by Sharon Austin | May 27, 2019 | Top Stories
(BGIS Library) Government wants to see the Crop Over Festival receiving increased global exposure. Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Public Affairs, Senator Lucille Moe, expressed this view over the weekend as she addressed the launch of De First...
by Paula Harper-Grant | Jun 6, 2018 | Top Stories
Newly appointed Minister of Creative Economy, Culture and Sports, John King, today expressed condolences to the family of Charles “Romeo” Smith, describing him as “one of the great pioneers of calypso in Barbados”. Reminiscing about the fallen singer, Minister King...
by Jamal Weekes | Dec 8, 2016 | Top Stories
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has invested in one of this country’s promising young female calypsonians. During a presentation at his Ministry’s headquarters in Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, Youth Affairs Minister, Stephen Lashley, presented...
