Soca monarch swaps stage for summer camp to inspire youngsters Shamar Blunt01/08/2026074 views Soca Monarch Mikey Mercer turned his attention from the stage to the classroom on Friday, using his moment in the spotlight to encourage dozens of youngsters to pursue their ambitions… Read more
AC crowned Pic-O-De-Crop Calypso Monarch Emmanuel Joseph01/08/202604.1K views Adrian AC Clarke is the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Calypso Monarch after defeating 17 competitors with his song, Legends From The Grave, in the finals at the National Botanical Gardens… Read more
International media here for Crop Over push Shamar Blunt30/07/20260354 views Just over 50 international journalists, content creators and influencers are in Barbados for the final stretch of Crop Over 2026, as tourism officials intensify efforts to boost the festival’s global… Read more
RBC contributes $44K to Crop Over as festival fever hits City branch Shamar Blunt24/07/20260102 views RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) has injected $44 000 into this year’s Crop Over Festival, deepening its cultural investment while staging a high-energy activation in Bridgetown that brought the sights and… Read more
Mixed reactions to new Pic-O-De-Crop venue Lauryn Escamilla24/07/20260791 views Barbadians are divided over the decision to move the Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals from Kensington Oval to CARIFESTA House, Waterford, to make way for the State funeral for National Hero… Read more
Vendors ramp up Bridgetown Market promotion Lourianne Graham24/07/20260165 views The Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN) is stepping up its promotional efforts to boost customer turnout and increase sales at Bridgetown Market over the Foreday weekend. Preparations… Read more
Tent managers raise concerns over Pic-O-De-Crop finals venue shift Shamar Blunt24/07/20260217 views Tent managers and artistes have raised concerns about the last-minute relocation of the Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, warning that the new venue may be ill-equipped to accommodate the scale and technical demands… Read more
TMF Beach 2026 draws massive crowd Leanne Mcgregor22/07/20260198 views Tipsy Music Festival (TMF) Beach 2026 got off to an energetic start on Saturday as hundreds of patrons packed the Copacabana Beach Club on Bay Street for the opening day… Read more
LaStacia brings pure energy at Tipsy All White Party Fernella Wedderburn21/07/20260245 views LaStacia brought plenty of energy to the stage at the Tipsy All White Party at the National Botanical Gardens during the Jus Jay and Friends segment, joining an all-Bajan lineup… Read more
Hypasounds riding the wave of a strong Crop Over season Fernella Wedderburn21/07/20260128 views International recording artiste Hypasounds is enjoying one of his busiest Crop Over seasons yet, touting strong support for his music, packed events and an international tour set to resume once… Read more