Kaiso icons headline Ras Iley’s One Caribbean concert Shamar Blunt29/05/2026049 views A stellar line-up of regional calypso legends, including 95-year-old Lord Nelson, will headline the fourth annual One Caribbean concert at the Wildey Gymnasium on Saturday, as organisers intensify efforts to… Read more
BAM: Sponsorship critical for smaller bands Shamar Blunt28/05/202608 views The private sector is being urged to provide greater support to smaller masquerade bands as Barbados’ premier summer festival continues to grow and evolve. Vice-president of the Barbados Association of… Read more
Flow increases sponsorship for Grand Kadooment Shamar Blunt28/05/2026038 views 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 year’s Crop Over season.… Read more
Hundreds flock to Truck Up Food Carnival Lourianne Graham25/05/202601.1K views Smoke from grills, music and long lines for food filled the Wildey Gymnasium over the weekend as hundreds of patrons turned out for the three-day Truck Up Food Carnival which… Read more
Republic Bank again sponsors Pan Yard Lime, Pandemonium Lauryn Escamilla22/05/20260892 views Republic Bank Barbados Limited has invested $176 250 into this year’s Pan Yard Lime and Pandemonium, as the bank reaffirmed its sponsorship of the key Crop Over steel pan events… Read more
Social commentary kaiso ‘gaining ground’ ahead of Crop Over Shamar Blunt21/05/2026047 views Interest in social commentary among younger entertainers remains strong heading into the 2026 Crop Over season, with industry figures pointing to a new generation of performers eager to put their… Read more
Young children to benefit from Micro Games Lourianne Graham13/05/20260168 views Nearly 700 students from seven government nursery schools will take part in the inaugural Micro Games 2026 at Queen’s Park over the next three days, as educators seek to introduce… Read more
Promoters react as ‘Tipsy’ reschedules amid date issue Ricardo Roberts06/05/20260615 views The decision by organisers of the “Tipsy” Foreday Morning party to reschedule their date has been met with approval from national bandleaders, even as other private promoters signalled they were… Read more
Soca royalty reigns at Fort Christian Lot as St Thomas Carnival Village comes alive Barbados Today01/05/20260736 views Hypasounds and Alison Hinds led a spectacular night of music as the USVI Division of Festivals at St Thomas Carnival Village delivered an unforgettable experience. The air was electric at… Read more
Reggae Weekend draws record crowds, says organiser Barbados Today27/04/202601.2K views By Leanne Mcgregor Barbados Reggae Weekend ended on a high note after three nights at Kensington Oval, with organisers hailing the 2026 staging for its record attendance. The festival,… Read more