After six hours of intense competition, ten-year-old Amayah Chase of West Terrace Primary School emerged victorious at the fifth Insurance Corporation of Barbados Ltd Junior National Spelling Bee 2024. The nail-biting competition, which proved to be the longest in the event's five-year history, concluded when Chase correctly spelt "truculent" to secure the top spot. The young champion appeared stunned by her achievement, though her joy was evident as she accepted the trophy. (Video by Shanice King)

One minute Andrea Bailey was sitting in a packed barber salon and the next she was staring through the glass door at a gun pointed in her direction. The 47-year-old woman was one of the victims shot on November 2, while at the King of Fades barber shop, in the annex of Sheraton Mall, Christ Church. Her left foot is in a cast with fragments of the bullet still lodged in the calf and while there may be a long road to recovery since the bullet shattered the bone, Bailey is confident that she will recover, she told the Weekend Nation from her home earlier this week. After seven days in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bailey recalled the horrifying incident which ended the exciting vacation plans she and her boyfriend had started to enjoy. (Video by Jameel Springer)

Educational institutions must improve their accreditation or they will be left behind. Minister of Education Kay McConney made that point as she encouraged more facilities to start or continue to do more to enhance their programmes, assist their students and stay relevant. (Video by Reco Moore)

Here is the second part of our sit down interview with Jamel 'Certified' Sampson. He spoke about the inspiration behind some of his characters plus his love for Barbados and the culture. Video by Jameel Springer

In episode two of Bajan in Beijing Gibbzy and the CARICOM crew visit Hainan, China’s southernmost province which was once an important hub of their Ancient Maritime Silk Road. Today, it’s a fulcrum of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and window of opening up to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. It was established by the Central Government in 1988 making it China’s youngest province, its biggest special economic zone and the only tropical island province in the country. It is now transforming itself into the world’s largest free trade port. Over the span of four days Gibbzy and company will explore Hainan for all of its treasures in what promises to be an extremely informative and riveting experience. #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BajanInBeijing

Tonight on How To Cook Like A Bajan we’re bringing bold flavours to your plate with: Local Lamb & Black Beans with a Spinach Reduction * Juicy, tender lamb sourced from Massy Stores * Rich black beans by Swiss, simmered to perfection * A vibrant spinach reduction that ties it all together This dish is the best of local ingredients with a gourmet twist. Impress at home or host that dinner party, this receipt is packed with flavours and elegance. Chef Gregory Austin is in the kitchen! Watch now and find the recipe in your Sunday Sun. How To Cook Like A Bajan is brought to you by: Sol Mount Gay Blue Flames Blades and Williams Bryden Stokes Barbados Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union Anchor butter Anchor Extra yield cooking cream Anchor New Zealand Cheddar cheese Massy Stores Do It Best Home Centre Hanschell Inniss Swiss Farmer's Choice M&M's Rose and La Flamme BADMC Carmeta's Armstrong Agencies Country Kitchen essence Country Kitchen black strap molasses Simply Natural coconut oil Rhino Garbage bags Soft & Pretty hand towels Pietro Coricelli olive oil #HowToCookLikeABajan #BajanCookingShow #CaribbeanCooking #Bajan Recipes #CaribbeanCookingShow #lambdishes #blackbeandishes

PROPERTY NATION REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE Whether you are family seeking a new place to call home, an entrepreneur looking for the perfect business location or a place to get-away we have you covered. This video will highlight key features, amenities and location advantages to help you make an informed decision #NationClassifieds #PropertyNation #BarbadosRealEstate #BajanProperties

Head Coach Kent Hall gave his assessment on last night's 4-1 loss to Guyana at the Wildey Turf, Bridgetown. He was reluctant to comment on the controversial decision made by the referee not to award a penalty to the hosts midway through the second half. The two sides meet again in the second leg of the CONCACAF Nations League Play In when they play at the Georgetown Football Stadium on Tuesday. (Video by Jonteau Coppin)

Carbonated drinks, beverages with artificial sweeteners, and noncompliant snacks and drinks will be banned from the menus of schools. This regulation forms part of the 2024-2025 implementation of the School Nutritional Policy, as the Ministry of Education Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) continues its plan for a healthier environment at educational institutions. (Video by Shanice King)

As Barbados prepares for the upcoming winter tourism season, the island is increasing its airlift from the United States. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Craig Hinds, highlighted this development while welcoming the return of American Airlines flight 585, which arrived directly from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York last Tuesday. He also expressed excitement for the inaugural direct flight from Philadelphia, set to take off this Saturday. (Video by Reco Moore)

West Indies white ball captain Rovman Powell speaking post match on Sunday night at Kensington Oval, Barbados after his side went two-nil down in the five match T20I series against England. (Video by Jonteau Coppin)

Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne is demanding the Government honour its commitment to provide financial relief to fishermen and vendors who lost their livelihoods in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. During a press conference last year, Thorne was joined by members of the fishing community from Bridgetown, Oistins, and other locations, highlighting the continued struggles of those affected by the hurricane’s devastating impact on the industry on July 1. (Video by Reco Moore)

In giving a review of the Central Bank Governor’s third quarter report which he gave last Wednesday, Senator Ryan Walters said tourism was a failure; the Government was earning revenue through value added tax because of inflation with no end in sight; there were a multitude of taxes; HOPE was a failure and debt was higher than ever. (Video by Jameel Springer)

In 2020, COVID-19 cut the Government’s We Gatherin’ celebrations short but yesterday, the year long campaign was rolled out to convince more Barbadians to return home again. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight, made that revelation during a press conference on Saturday to outline Independence celebration activities, at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Wildey, St Michael. (Video by Reco Moore)

In Episode One of Bajan In Beijing, Dwayne ‘Gibbzy’ Gibbs and his CARICOM crew visit the Great Wall of China. They enter via the Juyong Pass (known in English as Juyonguan) which is a strategically significant pass located in the Beijing municipality approximately 50 kilometres northwest of the city centre. Joining Gibbzy on the journey were Antigua & Barbuda’s Petra Williams Operations Manager at WTP Media Network; Gavin Riley, editor at Our Today in Jamaica; and Nigel Hypolite, camera operator at GIS Dominica. #BajanInBeijing #ChinaExchange #BarbadosNation #MeAndMyNation

In an exclusive interview during the Fenty Beauty launch, Robyn 'Rihanna' Fenty shared her excitement about bringing the brand to Barbados. She emphasised that launching the Fenty Beauty on her home island felt natural and was something she always envisioned. Rihanna expressed how moved she was by the unexpected level of support from Bajans and conveyed the immense pride she felt in seeing her brand make its debut in the place that shaped her. (Video by Reco Moore) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados

One of the funniest content creators in the Caribbean recently visited Barbados and whilst here, we felt like we had to take that opportunity to interview @certified_sampson. Since using the social media handle Certified Sampson, the Trinidadian has amassed over a million followers on TikTok, 559,000 YouTube subscribers and 823,000 on Instagram and recently started his Certified Scoop ice cream business. This is part one of our chat with him! Stay tuned for the second part later. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey spoke glowingly about the relationship between Barbados and the United Nations at this morning’s XVI Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean which was taking place at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort in St Philip. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley was in a conversational mood earlier today when she was speaking during the XVI Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean which was taking place at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort in St Philip. She was discussing how the threat of crises such as a climate crisis or a pandemic affects nations such as Barbados and the ability of those governing to adequately deal with matters such as national poverty. (Video by Jameel Springer) #MeAndMyNation #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #TheSourceMatters #Barbados #BarbadosNews

Barbados Footballer Acacia Small sat down with our multimedia journalist Dwayne Gibbs last Friday to discuss her love for football, how she got started and her career aspirations plus *that* wonder goal vs Dominican Republic. Here is the full interview. Video by Jonteau Coppin