Bridgetown Market, Grand Kadooment among areas to be assessed for future improvements Shanna Moore04/08/20260260 views A comprehensive review of Crop Over 2026 is to be undertaken in the coming weeks, the culture minister overseeing his first festival said on Tuesday, amid what has been hailed… Read more
Mikey Mercer’s rare soca treble with Tune of De Crop win Jenique Belgrave04/08/20260128 views Copping three of Crop-Over’s top soca prizes has put Michael Mikey Mercer at the forefront of the season, with his hit Like Uh Bajan edging a tight Tune of De… Read more
Grand Kadooment earns high praise, though some say culture took back seat Lauryn Escamilla04/08/20260262 views Grand Kadooment 2026 has been hailed as one of the smoothest and most enjoyable editions of the Crop Over festival’s climax in recent years, praising the peaceful atmosphere, energetic celebrations… Read more
Carnival at Bridgetown Market sparks debate over family-friendly tradition Lauryn Escamilla04/08/20260227 views A Kadooment-style parade rolled through Bridgetown Market on Sunday, sparking debate on whether it brought welcome excitement or should remain a family-oriented event focused on its traditional arts, crafts and… Read more
Top cop hails ‘safest Kadooment Day’ Ricardo Roberts04/08/20260788 views Crop Over reached its climax on Kadooment Day – the first under Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce’s watch – free of violence or major incidents, prompting her to praise the… Read more
Revellers say Grand Kadooment experience worth the cost Shamar Blunt03/08/20260656 views Despite ongoing concerns about the rising cost of Grand Kadooment costumes, several revellers on the road Monday said the experience delivered value for money, with some insisting the celebration was… Read more
Kadooment vendors chase festival profits Lourianne Graham03/08/20260927 views As thousands gathered for Grand Kadooment 2026, food vendors lined the parade route, providing spectators and revellers with a taste of culinary favourites. From fishcakes and burgers to soups and… Read more
Kadooment delivers spectacular start Jenique Belgrave03/08/20260392 views A brief delay at the start was far from enough to dampen the spirits of those gathered to watch as revellers wined and danced their way across the Pelican Island… Read more
NCF declares Crop Over 2026 a success Jenique Belgrave03/08/20260655 views Chairman of the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) Dr Jasmine Babb has hailed Crop Over 2026 as a success, describing this year’s festival as “brilliant”. Babb said the strong attendance at… Read more
Bandleaders investing the future of Crop Over Jenique Belgrave03/08/20260313 views Several bandleaders are putting plans in place to ensure that Grand Kadooment continues to grow long after they put down their tools. Speaking to Barbados TODAY during Flow 5G+ Grand… Read more