BusinessCROP OVERLocal News Archer eyes bigger role for creative sector beyond Crop Over by Shamar Blunt 05/07/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read Minister of State in the Prime Ministerโs Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, Senator Shane Archer, wants the creative sector in Barbados transformed into a year-round economic engine. His … Continue Reading 05/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVERLocal News NCF revives return of Large Masโ to Crop Over by Barbados Today 21/06/2026 by Barbados Today 21/06/2026 The National Cultural Foundation is moving to restimulate the tradition of large masquerade costumes within the Crop Over Festival, with six new large costumes selected for production across key thematic … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News Party Monarch return draws strong response from entertainers by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 More than 220 entries have been submitted for the revived Party Monarch competition, underscoring strong demand for the platformโs return and signalling a competitive Crop Over season ahead. The National … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News โFunding neededโ to restore Kings and Queens to Crop Over spectacle by Shamar Blunt 01/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 01/06/2026 Restoring the iconic Kings and Queens of the Bands to Crop Over will depend heavily on increased financial support, according to a senior masquerader, as masโ industry players seek to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News BAM: Sponsorship critical for smaller bands by Shamar Blunt 28/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 28/05/2026 The private sector is being urged to provide greater support to smaller masquerade bands as Barbadosโ premier summer festival continues to grow and evolve. Vice-president of the Barbados Association of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureBusinessCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News Flow increases sponsorship for Grand Kadooment by Shamar Blunt 28/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 28/05/2026 The Flow Grand Kadooment powered by TV8 was officially launched on Thursday, with title sponsor Flow Barbados announcing a significant increase in its investment in this yearโs Crop Over season. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CROP OVERLocal News Govt opens Crop Over events to private sector as Cohobblopot returns by Shamar Blunt 18/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 18/04/2026 Government is opening key Crop Over events to private sector involvement as part of a new approach aimed at boosting innovation, production quality and global reach, while preserving the cultural … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CROP OVERLocal News Zulu promises elevated experience for Crop Over by Shamar Blunt 07/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 07/04/2026 Zulu International has promised to deliver a โtrue Crop Over experienceโ as the band marks a decade on the road this festival season. Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Nadesha Fagan made … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CROP OVERLocal News Garrett defends Monde Mas amid foreign investment concerns by Shamar Blunt 05/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 05/04/2026 Managing Director and founder of Monde Mas, Corey Garrett, is pushing back against concerns over foreign involvement in the new Crop Over band, insisting it remains โ100 per cent Bajanโ … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CROP OVERLocal News Night of creative brilliance at Crop Over awards by Barbados Today 25/10/2025 by Barbados Today 25/10/2025 Barbadosโ cultural heartbeat pulsed vibrantly at the Pelican Lifestyle Centre on Thursday evening as artists, musicians and designers gathered for a glittering celebration of the Crop Over Awards ceremony. The … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
