Arts & CultureCROP OVERLocal NewsNewsTourism Crop Over promotion, planning to be reviewed by Jenique Belgrave 17/08/2026 written by Jenique Belgrave 4 min read Culture minister Senator Shane Archer has suggested that an earlier launch could help Barbados attract more overseas visitors and diaspora travelers to Crop Over, as the National Cultural Foundation prepares … Continue Reading 17/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCommunityLocal News Hollywood icon delivers powerful message during Barbados visit by Ricardo Roberts 16/08/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 3 min read Award-winning actress, singer, and activist Jenifer Lewis has arrived in Barbados for the island’s Season of Emancipation celebrations, delivering an impassioned message of resilience, heritage, and unity as part of … Continue Reading 16/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal News Crop Overโs breakout star shares Berger Jam Tunes win by Shamar Blunt 13/08/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read The 2026 Crop Over breakout star LaStacia says she is โoverjoyedโ after being named a joint winner of the revived Jam Tunes competition, calling the victory a fitting reward for … Continue Reading 13/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEducationLocal News He wanted to be an engineer. Teaching became his lifeโs work by Lauryn Escamilla 13/08/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 5 min read Art teacher George Cox never planned on becoming a teacher. When he was younger, he had his sights set on engineering.ย โI wanted to be an engineer โcause I like … Continue Reading 13/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal News Cox calls for more platforms to showcase creative talent by Lauryn Escamilla 12/08/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 4 min read Barbados needs to create more opportunities for its artists and filmmakers to showcase their work rather than forcing creatives to look overseas for an audience, says secondary school art teacher … Continue Reading 12/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal News Urban gospel artiste lands global award nomination by Emmanuel Joseph 12/08/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 1 min read Urban contemporary gospel recording artiste Karlos Cobham is eyeing his first international win after being nominated for a global music award. After participating in the voting round for consideration, the … Continue Reading 12/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEntertainmentLocal NewsYouth Siblings win global zero-waste fashion award by Ricardo Roberts 08/08/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 5 min read A brother-and-sister team, managed by their dad, has secured a major sustainable fashion prize less than 18 months after entering the field, winning the Zero Waste International Competition at the … Continue Reading 08/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVERLocal News Crop Over traffic arrangements win PSV ownersโ approval by Emmanuel Joseph 08/08/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 2 min read Public transport operators have praised this year’s Crop Over traffic arrangements, saying route changes and improved planning reduced congestion and allowed for smoother movement of vehicles and patrons.ย The Alliance … Continue Reading 08/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVERLocal News Westโs winning ways by Jenique Belgrave 07/08/2026 written by Jenique Belgrave 3 min read Challenging is how veteran bandleader Betty West described getting her band ICONS of Crop Over ready and on the road for Grand Kadooment 2026. At the end of the islandโs … Continue Reading 07/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVERLocal News Put Emancipation themes on masโ in Crop Over – official by Shamar Blunt 07/08/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read A cultural official is urging bandleaders to embed clearer narratives of Emancipation, Independence and reparations in Crop Over masquerade, arguing that the revival of large wire-bent costumes offers a practical … Continue Reading 07/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
