Junior Monarch semi-finalists named
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Junior Monarch semi-finalists named
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
May 30, 2023
The semifinalists in this year’s Scotiabank Junior Monarch competition have been announced. Thirteen artistes and one reserve have been named in the c...
Machel to headline Tipsy
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Machel to headline Tipsy
Tre Greaves 
May 27, 2023
King of Soca Machel Montano will headline this year’s Tipsy Music Festival (TMF). He made that announcement on Friday night during an electrifying liv...
Rock ‘n’ Roll queen Tina Turner dies
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Rock ‘n’ Roll queen Tina Turner dies
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
May 24, 2023
Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. ...
‘Invest in BCC theatre arts’
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‘Invest in BCC theatre arts’
Kiara Smith 
May 22, 2023
A call is being made for investors to put financial resources into the Barbados Community College’s (BCC) Theatre Arts programme to sustain the indust...
Hollywood Writers Go on Strike
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Hollywood Writers Go on Strike
Akeel 
May 3, 2023
Late-night comedy shows have been taken off air in the US after a strike by writers brought production to a halt. More than 11,000 television and film...
Dancehall artiste ‘Wacko Dan’ killed
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Dancehall artiste ‘Wacko Dan’ killed
Akeel 
May 3, 2023
Trinidad- The man shot dead in St Ann's, Port of Spain, on Tuesday has been identified as local dancehall artiste, Anthony “Wacko Dan” Reyes. Reyes wa...
Serena Williams announces second pregnancy
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Serena Williams announces second pregnancy
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
May 2, 2023
Tennis legend Serena Williams confirmed she is pregnant with her second child at the Met Gala on Monday. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion told ...
Investors suing Adidas
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Investors suing Adidas
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
May 1, 2023
Adidas is being sued by investors who claim the firm knew about Kanye West’s problematic behaviour years before it ended their partnership. Investors ...
Jerry Springer passes peacefully at home
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Jerry Springer passes peacefully at home
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
April 27, 2023
Jerry Springer, best known for his raucous TV talk shows, has died aged 79. The controversial presenter hosted The Jerry Springer Show for nearly thre...
King: It’s more than Crop Over, slavery
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King: It’s more than Crop Over, slavery
Tre Greaves 
April 26, 2023
The Season of Emancipation is more than just the Crop Over Festival or slavery, says Government’s Special Advisor on Culture and Heritage, Senator Joh...
Harry Belafonte dies at 96
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Harry Belafonte dies at 96
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
April 25, 2023
Harry Belafonte, the singer and actor who smashed racial barriers in the US, has died at home in Manhattan, aged 96. One of the most successful Africa...
David Rudder reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
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David Rudder reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
April 22, 2023
Port of Spain, Trinidad – Calypsonian David Rudder on Friday confirmed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as he gets ready for a majo...
Reggae Festival returns
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Reggae Festival returns
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
April 19, 2023
After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Barbados' biggest festivals, the Barbados Reggae Festival, is back! This year, it will r...
All Stars first before judges
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All Stars first before judges
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
April 8, 2023
The tent judging dates for this year’s Pic-O-De-Crop competition were finalised Thursday during a meeting at the National Cultural Foundation. The dea...
Tipsy Launches Tonight with 100 Free Tickets
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Tipsy Launches Tonight with 100 Free Tickets
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
April 5, 2023
Brace yourself for the ultimate experience as Twisted Entertainment launches one of the most highly anticipated events for Crop Over 2023, Tipsy Barba...
Dominica launches the 12th Edition Of Jazz ‘N Creole
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Dominica launches the 12th Edition Of Jazz ‘N Creole
sherrylynclarke@nationnews.com 
April 4, 2023
The 12th edition of Jazz ‘n Creole will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the scenic Fort Shirley in the Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth, from 2...