Entertainment

Fore Day Morning Jam

Fore Day Morning Jam( FDMJ) is a nocturnal street event not to be missed. By 2am on Saturday, July 30th the loud and sweet songs pumping from music trucks had awakened thousands of revellers who were ready to celebrate the first Fore Day Morning Jam in two years. The pandemic had put to rest this much-loved event but as powder and paint covered the bodies of the revellers there is only one thing on their minds – to have a good time.

The streets of Bridgetown and the Mighty Grynner Highways are the turf of Fore Day Morning Jam. Leading up to this year’s FDMJ suggestions to move out of the city were rejected.

Bandleaders did an excellent job of marshalling their revellers en route to the finishing point at Brighton. Along the way ensuring drinks kept spirits high and to cap it off breakfast was provided. For the bright-eyed morning revellers, it was all about keeping time with the pounding songs being played by some of the island’s top dee-jays. Like Mikey said, ‘we are all one big feting family’ and by the looks of the friendly interactions of strangers with each other, Mikey is right. Fore Day Morning Jam painted and powdered everyone as there was no who is who but instead, it was one love, one big party.

By the time the sun’s rays reached the Mighty Grynner Highway a good time was had by thousands of revellers most of who revitalized themselves in the clear waters of Brandon’s beach.

Entertainment

National Disability Unit’s First Movie Night Is March 8

As part of activities to celebrate the Month of the Disabled 2025, the National Disabilities Unit (NDU) will host its first Movie Night for the year, this Saturday, March 8, at its grounds at ‘Maxwelton’, Lower Collymore Rock, St. Michael.

Two movies, “Jungle Cruise” and “Inside Out 2”, will be featured under the stars, with the first expected to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free and persons are encouraged to bring their chairs and blankets. The movie night will end at 9:00 p.m.

One Community: United in Action for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future is the theme for the month. The aim is to encourage communities to actively include people with disabilities in all aspects of life and to actively ensure that they are fully integrated and considered in all aspects of building a sustainable society.

Entertainment

B’DOS INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS JANUARY 29TH

The 9th Barbados Independent Film Festival (BIFF) promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing 60 films from 20 countries over five days. Festival Director De Carla Applewhaite announced the theme, “Global Cinema,” during Monday’s media launch, highlighting the festival’s growth and its dedication to promoting Barbadian and international talent.

Applewhaite said, “”The Barbados Independent Film Festival this year has received over 350 entries. Ten from Barbados, 11 from Turkey, one from Estonia, ten from Canada, four from Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria, Suriname, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, France, Russian Federation, Islamic Republic of Iran, Palestine, Hong Kong, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Bermuda and Curacao [have entered]. This year’s theme has defined itself as ‘Global Cinema’ as we feature work from literally around the world.”

She noted that this year’s festival was the largest yet since its inception, with 60 films scheduled to be shown over the course of five days from January 29th till February 2nd.
The festival will open on January 29 with a red carpet event at the Barbados Museum and wrap up on February 2 with the short-film showcase, Shorts On The Beach, at Southern Palms Hotel.
The festival will also spotlight The Roads We Travel, a short film by Barbados-born filmmaker Mary Cecilia Walker