Embassy of Barbados in Washington D.C.

For the second year in a row, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc staged a highly successful ‘Oistins Comes To Brooklyn’ in the heart of the diaspora community of New York, Brooklyn, on Friday, June 5th 2026.

A crowd estimated at over 15,000 persons attended the event which featured everything Bajan, from food and cooking products to music fashion and beauty.
Minister of Tourism, the Honorable Ian Gooding-Edghill, was in attendance along with CEO of the BTMI, Andrea Franklyn, Chief Product Development, Officer Marsha Alleyne, BTMI North American Director, Peter Mayers, and Deputy Consul General of New York Dr. Lisa Jaggernauth.

Barbados’ Ambassador to the USA and to the OAS, Vic Fernandes and his wife Ferida, drove up from Washington, D.C. to support the BTMI at this event.
Patrons of the event had an opportunity to scan a barcode to win a trip to Barbados.
Giveaway of products and marketing items from BTMI were offered to all by BTMI volunteers as well as free samples of Bajan food from the ‘Dine Like a Bajan’ tent, which was managed by Protocol Officer in the Prime Minister’s office, Jessica Odle.

Executives of the BTMI expressed tremendous confidence in the outcome of this year’s successful ex*****on of the now very popular staging, which attracted patrons from across the diaspora.

See the reigning Calypso Monarch, Anderson ‘Mr. Blood’ Armstrong, in this impromptu performance at the Barbados Comes to Atlanta event on Sunday May 24th. This event was staged by the Carrie- Lynn Grazette Cancer Foundation of Atlanta, Inc. where ‘Mr. Blood’ performed before hundreds of Barbadians in attendance.

Earlier today, Victor Fernandes Ambassador to the United States of America and the organization of American States, accompanied by First Secretary William Clarke, paid a visit to Barbadian Brigadier General Andrew Harewood at his offices.

The Ambassador and his Secretary Clarke held discussions with General Harewood on ways in which he can assist Barbados and in particular the young people in Barbados. Arising out of these discussions, plans are being formulated for a series of events in Barbados later in the year and in 2027.

We are still thinking about this extraordinary initiative showcasing the R.O.A.D. (Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny) Programme, a highlight of exhibits featured at the Embassy during Passport DC.

R.O.A.D Programme Manager, Chereda Grannum states on the projects website, “The R.O.A.D. Programme was born from a simple yet profound belief: that the stories of our past—no matter how painful—hold the power to guide, heal, and transform. At its core, R.O.A.D. is about reclamation; not only of our history, but of our voice, agency, and identity.”

The R.O.A.D. Programme was unveiled to the diaspora and all visiting the Embassy at the Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Tour 2026.

Ambassador Victor Fernandes shares his point of view of the highlights of Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Tour 2026 at the Embassy of Barbados.

See the behind the scenes of BTMI’s initiative, ‘Dine with a Bajan’, showcased live on WJLA through a cooking demonstration of fish cakes. Enjoy Barbados’ cuisine and more tomorrow, May 2nd at Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Tour!

The Ambassador and Peter Mayers, U.S.A. Director of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, discuss the rich history and culture of Barbados in preparation of Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Tour 2026. We look forward to seeing you at the Embassy tomorrow, Saturday May 2nd!

The Ambassador sits down with Peter Mayers, U.S.A. Director of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, to give a hint of the highlights of Barbados to be enjoyed at the Around the World Embassy Tour 2026. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Embassy tomorrow, Saturday, May 2nd!