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Six local artists have created new works strategically installed as artistic interventions on the Barbados Trailway and incorporated into bus shelters in rural, underserved communities around the island. The artists whose works are being celebrated include Anna Gibson, who has provided artwork for the rain shelter; Dion Gibson and Anya Greaves who provided artwork for the benches on the Trailway. The bus

The launch of Fresh Milk/Healing Arts Initiative Public Art Projects will take place on April 29, 5:00-6:00pm, at The Carmichael/Trailway Crossing, St. George, Barbados. The six featured artists are Anna Gibson, Dion Gibson, Anya Greaves, Joshua Clarke, Versia Harris, and Amelia Rouse. The Fresh Milk Art Platform, Future Centre Trust, Environ Ltd (Adopt A Stop Barbados) and The Healing Arts Initiative in partnership with CULTURUNNERS as part of the ...

Many hands make light work and such was the case at Browne’s Beach when Republic Bank volunteers took part in the Future Centre Trust’s “Clean Up Barbados” initiative last weekend. Thirty-four Republic Bank volunteers, including family members of employees, came out to support the effort. From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. the team cleaned the beachfront on Bay Street, covering the

As we continue to celebrate women this month, the National Cultural Foundation is highlighting the journey and work of artist and designer Ayissa Burnett in this two-part feature. Next, we will feature her daughter Shanika Burnett, who is also an artist and designer. Talented artist and designer Ayissa Burnett’s face lights up as she speaks about her business. She is the textile

The Nation Publishing Company partnered with the Future Centre Trust this morning in the annual Clean Up Barbados exercise. It was part of the company’s Greening Initiatives campaign and saw 40 staff members exchange their Nation-branded uniforms for green branded shirts and the tools of their job for gloves, rakes and wheelbarrows as they tackled an illegal dumpsite at Jackson, St Michael. They were joined by students and tutors from …

Money may not grow on trees but for leading investment manager, Fortress Fund Managers (FFM) there are distinct parallels between how money and trees grow.

A young entrepreneur with a passion for environmental issues is using the Adopt-a-Stop campaign to raise the awareness about climate change. Terry Cutting, 26, is the managing director of Relentless Nostalgia Manufacturing, which has partnered with Adopt-a-Stop and HEY Caribbean to raise awareness about the dangers of littering through branding and advertising. Cutting said he was honoured to have his small business on a bench outside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, …

Environmental activist, Ann Harding wants heftier fines for persons caught illegally dumping in Barbados.  The project manager of the Future Centre Trust was speaking at the launch of the Mount Gay Distilleries’ Commitment to the Ocean Proj

Barbados Today April 22, 2021 For many households, it may be more convenient to toss unwanted belongings into the garbage without a second thought. However, at the Future Centre Trust, there is an initiative that encourages sustainable living while giving back to charity.  According to director and treasurer, Claire Worme, Donation Nation, which was established in October last year, aims to divert the mountains of garbage going to the overflowing Mangrove Landfill. Over the past few ...

Social Share Residents of Bathsheba and surrounding areas have back one of their scenic footpaths. It comes in the form of the reopening of the historic train bridge, erected over Joe’s River. The bridge, which was in a state of disrepair for 15 years, will link residents as far as Cattlewash, Joe’s River and Bathsheba. The project was a collaboration involving the Future Centre Trust, Cattlewash Property owners and the Tourism Development Corporation. Yesterday at the handing over cerem...