Double Monarch: Mikey Mercer claims Sweet and Power Soca crowns Fernella Wedderburn13/07/2026022 views Mikey Mercer completed a sensational double on Sunday night, capturing both the Sweet Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch crowns at the National Botanical Gardens during the Banks Party Monarch… Read more
Queen’s Park set for cultural extravaganza Barbados Today30/06/2026073 views Before the ceremonial moment arrives, Queen’s Park will already be alive with music, movement, memory and hands-on cultural activity. The National Cultural Foundation is inviting the public to come early… Read more
Culture, creativity on display at Crop Over Gala Barbados Today23/06/20260344 views The rich heritage, rhythm and colour of Barbados’ cultural traditions will take centre stage when the National Cultural Foundation hosts the Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes Gala in Queen’s… Read more
Art of Her crowns first winners as beauty professionals showcase talent Leanne Mcgregor16/06/20260100 views Makeup artist Shanice Thompson, hairstylist Ashéy Johnson and nail artist Antavia Alexander were named the winners of the inaugural Art of Her: The Beauty of South Central competition on Saturday… Read more
MP sees beauty industry as part of broader growth strategy Leanne Mcgregor16/06/20260249 views An MP who created a beauty contest in her constituency has suggested that Barbados should place greater focus on developing the beauty industry as a driver of entrepreneurship, job creation… Read more
Legacy Foundation, Notes of Praise strike a chord with ‘Music and Money’ Lauryn Escamilla12/06/20260112 views Legacy Foundation, in partnership with Notes of Praise, has launched a four-week initiative aimed at helping young people turn their musical talent into sustainable careers by blending artistic development with… Read more
Junior Monarch attracts 47 entrants Lourianne Graham11/06/20260330 views The 2026 Scotiabank Junior Monarch Competition has attracted 47 entries across the calypso and soca categories, as the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) celebrates 40 years of developing young talent and… Read more
Jazz and golf fest ‘boosts tourism appeal’ Shamar Blunt11/06/20260235 views A decade after its launch, the Barbados Jazz Excursion and Golf Weekend is drawing high-value visitors and strengthening the island’s tourism brand, officials said, as the event continues to expand… Read more
Party Monarch return draws strong response from entertainers Shamar Blunt03/06/20260193 views More than 220 entries have been submitted for the revived Party Monarch competition, underscoring strong demand for the platform’s return and signalling a competitive Crop Over season ahead. The National… Read more
‘Funding needed’ to restore Kings and Queens to Crop Over spectacle Shamar Blunt01/06/2026045 views 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 mas’ industry players seek to… Read more