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High Commissioner Hinkson, who has “hit the ground running” since his arrival, is said to be looking forward to engaging with Bajans outside London at this lively Midlands event
Pat did not receive state honours, but she was surrounded by the deep love of those whose lives she touched.
The charismatic Karen, who was born in Reading to Barbadian parents, has always drawn strength from her Bajan heritage, which shapes both her identity and perspective. Growing up in a diaspora family, Karen inherited values of diligence, perseverance, and the drive to overcome obstacles.
Barbados is small, 430 square kilometres. Already by the 1650s and 1660s, it was one of the most densely populated places in the Atlantic region. Today in the Americas, only Bermuda and St. Martin have a higher population-to-land ratio.
The event was co-hosted by the Barbados High Commission (UK) and the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Initiative (ACSII)
Business Envoy Tony Sealey OBE, patron of the local Barbadian Group, chaired the meeting. He was joined on the platform by Deputy High Commissioner Mackie Holder, newly appointed High Commissioner to the UK Edmund Hinkson SC, and Diaspora Attache Betty Lewis.
The CouCou Club was launched on Monday, 23rd March, at Flava Pepper, a Barbadian-owned restaurant in Brixton Hill, South London and organised by Bajan Cherry
If you want to play mas, then the process is simple: select a mas band as each offers unique vibes and costume designs. This weekend saw the launch of a Bajan-inspired mas’ band, MASQ by Naitram. “Unleash” will work alongside ABIR Mas
Our investment in Barbados shows our long-term commitment to building a centre of excellence for digital transformation in the Caribbean. We are proud to create skilled jobs, offer specialised training, and support the growth of advanced technology on the island.”
On the day, thirty students were present out of a total of seventy-eight. Due to a lack of transportation, an important part of the Centre’s operations is affected, as the majority of students are collected and transported.