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Young musician relishing Crop Over exposure
Erin Hazlewood, a trumpeter, shares her experience playing with the Stray Cats calypso tent band and emphasizes the importance of young musicians in the Crop-Over festival.
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Erin Hazlewood, a trumpeter, shares her experience playing with the Stray Cats calypso tent band and emphasizes the importance of young musicians in the Crop-Over festival.
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Leadpipe and Jus-Jay's hit song "Brain Freeze" wins the 2023 Starcom Network/Flow People's Monarch Competition in Barbados. The song receives 60% of the vote, defeating Chiief Diin's "You Know Da." Leadpipe expresses surprise at the win, thanking Jus-Jay and the public for their support. Chiief Diin, a rapper, receives $4,000 for his second-place finish. The songs have become popular and are played at various events across the country. Picture by Reco Moore.

JetBlue and American Airlines are increasing flights between the United States and Barbados to meet high demand. JetBlue is extending its daily JFK flight, while American Airlines will add flights from Miami and Charlotte.

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley will reduce travel fees within CARICOM for six months starting July 1, 2023, in an effort to boost tourism and revenues. A $2.2 million revenue loss is expected.

Explore the natural beauty of Barbados with Bajan Fusion, a fitness lifestyle service that offers outdoor activities for participants who want to get active and experience the island's wonders.