August 5, 2024
National Cultural Foundation CEO Carol Roberts postponed the Soca 5.0 concert due to severe weather conditions, prioritizing safety of attendees and following advice from Barbados Meteorological Services. New date to be announced.
August 5, 2024
The Soca 5.0 show was abruptly canceled minutes before 9 pm due to an impending thunderstorm. CEO Carol Roberts rescheduled the event for the next day, causing mixed reactions among attendees.
August 5, 2024
Severe thunderstorm warning issued by Barbados Meteorological Services prompts postponement of Soca 5.0 event at National Botanical Gardens during Crop Over Festival. Tickets remain valid for rescheduled Kadooment Day show.
August 4, 2024
Barbados' largest spectacle, Flow Grand Kadooment, marks the finale of the 50th anniversary Crop Over festival with vibrant masquerade displays, performances, and a colorful parade through Bridgetown to Kensington Oval.
August 3, 2024
Brucelee Almightee wins the Starcom Network and Flow People’s Monarch, expressing gratitude for supporters and a deliberate shift in his Crop Over music style to convey a message of enjoying life.
August 3, 2024
De Big Show's AC wins 2024 Pic-O-De-Crop Monarch title with 'Going Fuh Crown', followed by Sir Ruel and Chrystal Cummins Beckles. House of Soca's 'War' takes 4th place. Announcement delayed.
August 2, 2024
Defending monarch Ian iWeb Webster wins defamation suit against Peter Ram after verbal clash during Soca Junction performance. Ram publicly apologizes following legal dispute. (27 words)
August 2, 2024
The National Cultural Foundation gears up for a vibrant Kooyman Foreday Mornin’ Jam, featuring 29 bands parading through Bridgetown at 1 a.m. on August 3, 2024. Corporate support and exciting festivities await revelers.
August 2, 2024
Simone Biles secures her second Olympic gold in Paris, becoming the oldest all-around gymnastics champion in 72 years. Rebeca Andrade takes silver, Sunisa Lee bronze. Biles reaffirms GOAT status.
August 2, 2024
High security measures in place for Kooyman Foreday Morning event as 10,000+ revellers expected. NCF collaborates with police and defense forces. 27 bands to hit the road despite 39 registered.
August 1, 2024
The Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Final will feature four former monarchs celebrating Crop Over's 50th anniversary, taking the audience on a musical journey through their storied history in the competition.
July 30, 2024
Barbados' economy receives a boost from high-spending partygoers at Crop Over last lap events, with premium tickets selling for up to $300 and a variety of fetes and cruises attracting both locals and foreigners.