Posts By: Alicia Roachford Brathwaite

Barbados Gospelfest is ‘here to stay’

This is the promise given by Gospelfest’s Executive Producer Adrian Agard during a recent interview with the Nation News Weekend Buzz. After 26 years of delivering this all inspiring gospel music festival Agard wanted to assure fans and followers that he and his team are in it for the long term. Barbados Gospelfest 2018 started […]

10 inexpensive wedding favor ideas that will “Wow” your guests

Planning a wedding on a tight budget? Well there is absolutely no reason why your favors, decor and bridal gifts shouldn’t still be exquisite. That’s why when we choose items for The ESN Store we try to be quite selective with our recommendations. Here are 10 inexpensive wedding favor ideas to inspire.

11 Things You May Not Have Known About Barbados Event Professional Shalana Waterman

Profile of an Event Planner: Shalana Waterman Today we “teleport” you to the beautiful island of Barbados to meet with Shalana Waterman, Owner and Creative Director of Shalana Waterman Designs. She shares her thoughts on event planning, the future of the event industry and how she maintains a work-life balance.

Caribbean Destinations Need To Promote More Than Just Sun, Sea & Sand

The Caribbean has long been the leisure traveller’s popular retreat. The draw has obviously been the year round warm tropical climate and inviting beaches.  Island accommodation and activities have been widely and successfully advertised over the years targeting this niche market.

Over 10 Fun St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas I found on Pinterest

Growing up in the Caribbean I did not hear a lot about St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. However, as time passed, and the world became truly a “global village”, island restaurants and hotels promoted more “St. Patty’s Day” themed events. Now living in Canada, I am surrounded and truly fascinated by food, drink, decor and types […]

5 Trinidad and Tobago Conference and Meeting Venues

Widely know as the birthplace of the steelpan and calypso, Trinidad and Tobago is a tropical piece of paradise that oozes cultural excitement. Having hosted many Caribbean and international CEOs and heads of state, including President Barack Obama at  for the Fifth Summit of the Americas in 2009, this makes this twin island state a great backdrop […]