RSS Feed Creator Pro 6 Jun 2009 21:03:58 GMT For all your Caribbean Entertainment New & Gossip! http://bajanfuhlife.com/news Bajanfuhlife LLC Entertainment en http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/rss/images/feedrss.jpg http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/newsgfx/ Another year, another soca season quickly approaching. 2009 was an interesting year where the private events saw a low turn out when compared to the traditional fetes [Brewsters Road Crew excluded]. Maybe the recession was to blame but we are hoping for a better 2010. 5 Mar 2010 03:21:10 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=33 2AD3F7F7-A6C9-4DC2-B4FB-314C6476198D The Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy announced they are significant numbers of visitors to Barbados for the Reggae Festival. 5 Mar 2010 01:01:05 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=344 041704D8-7308-49CB-BEF1-84486EEF69A6 The long awaited Soca On De Hill is Back for 2010.. After a one year break the organizers has set a date and is getting ready for 2010. 4 Mar 2010 01:31:17 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=32 EA07A085-8815-4BDD-AED8-CC22BAAC49A0 THIS FEELS SO good! It’s amazing! I drove into the venue in a car jam and I started to cry. It really touched me to see all of you come out to support us!” declared lead vocalist Alan Sheppard, four songs into what would be a two hour set. 4 Mar 2010 00:36:57 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=343 64F3EF98-DFAB-4796-A295-CEF57BEF3FF7 This small beauty stood tall in all segments of the show, which included an introductory segment as well as talent, swimwear, evening wear and question-and-answer. 25 Feb 2010 03:08:11 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=342 E8629DB2-2250-417C-9C71-B1DB0B77E093 Spice and Company will be back together for one night ONLY!! So they say. 24 Feb 2010 01:47:01 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=341 9E64931E-2205-40BA-94CC-006FB9356589 MUSIC FROM THE heart for the soul is what Acoustic Folk Artiste iNDRANi offers when she takes up her guitar and goes before a microphone. 24 Feb 2010 01:46:22 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=338 9C8021C2-9FD4-4D9A-9D05-66D87249B62C The champion Jamaican sprinter has signed a two-book deal with HarperSport, a subsidiary of the British book publishing giant HarperCollins. 24 Feb 2010 01:45:56 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=339 28AF6A96-0DFB-4011-91D1-DDB3B0B1981D The newest sensation in soca music, JW & Blaze will be taking the world by storm in 2010 and their first stop outside of T&T will be Toronto, Canada. 24 Feb 2010 01:44:51 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=340 617C07A5-A775-4D19-8A2F-26943E658E90 In a letter to the Editor of the Barbados Advocate, a writer express concern about the slow dis-appearance of the traditional use of "Out of City" & "To city" words on the signs. 15 Feb 2010 22:59:11 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=336 99FF91F7-2625-4E7B-B69E-42842FE9281A JW & Blaze were named the 2010 Power Soca Monarch winners. JW & Blaze, best known for their morning radio show have "PALANCED" their way in to the soca arena, and secured the title of first ever winning Soca Monarch duo. 13 Feb 2010 16:29:02 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=335 F74F122E-95AF-4255-93C9-F6E5163754C6 The celebrated morning show hosts and advocates of telecommunications powerhouse Bmobile have transitioned into the new stars of the Soca music arena. 11 Feb 2010 01:39:17 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=329 7C9C41D8-B22B-448D-9EE6-EE1807F97E83 Two of Trinidad and Tobago's popular, vibrant television and radio personalities discuss their accomplishments during this hectic festival season as well as their proud affiliation with T&T's top mobile network Bmobile. 11 Feb 2010 01:38:29 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=330 2D7228B2-007D-4E82-8E8C-974FBCAC547B The contestants kicked off last weekend with a treat to the Bajan Roots & Rhythms Show at The Plantation Garden Theatre. 11 Feb 2010 01:37:46 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=328 3A84F211-A354-4CB1-9306-9BCD3CBC1557 Of all the nervous moments soca sensation Patrice Roberts has experienced, leading the HD family this year has topped them all. 7 Feb 2010 15:43:44 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=327 B2938039-05A0-4E4D-B7F5-C92AED62755E Declaring she will be 'taking back both my damn titles' at the International Power and Groovy Soca Monarch competition on Carnival Friday, Fay-Ann Lyons sent the message to her opponents that she was ready to take them all on. 7 Feb 2010 15:43:11 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=326 536ECAA8-38AD-40D5-8B3F-055FEBC639F5 THE pervasive heat and dust of the Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, failed to diminish the colour and revelry of the Red Cross Children's Carnival 2010 as the young masqueraders came out in their numbers to cross the Big Stage yesterday. It was a kaleidoscope of colour and creativity from the hundreds of youngsters. 7 Feb 2010 15:42:16 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=325 3BE64BB0-D369-4A5C-BE2D-C61B5249ADC8 Chris Gayle's blazing century provided the platform for a rousing 90-run victory for touring West Indies over the Australian Prime Minister's XI in a rain-reduced warm-up match on Thursday. 7 Feb 2010 15:41:45 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=324 EC29B95A-48B8-40DE-8663-BEADC5B44B9F THREE GRAMMY winners are set to perform in Barbados in January 2011 for the first ever Caribfest. 7 Feb 2010 15:41:13 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=323 7174040C-2280-4C57-A234-12A6F21A3B78 The original R&B / Soul diva of the Caribbean returns to her stomping ground- The Ship Inn on February 11th for 1 night only to celebrate her recent, and many years overdue signing of a recording contract with Gold Coast Records! 7 Feb 2010 15:40:52 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=322 0F548588-15E0-43C9-A644-123D95F98EA1 Gone are the days when bootylicious Bajan artiste Alison Hinds was afraid of facing a Trini crowd. 7 Jan 2010 15:40:16 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=321 94DDB01A-A071-40B8-B2E4-35FA0F62AB29 Award-winning Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson is expected to grace T&T shores next month. 31 Jan 2010 00:16:13 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=320 31 Jan 2010 00:16:12 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=319 818632AB-23ED-4792-A280-3A4415B73235 Bajan award-winning singer, Rihanna, is lending her voice to help the people of Haiti by trying her hand at a Bob Marley classic. 31 Jan 2010 00:15:37 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=318 4F84A68C-51A7-47D4-939B-189C8B5BC969 The finalist for the 2010 International Soca Monarch has been announced. 31 Jan 2010 00:15:16 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=317 DD15042D-7E34-478F-80B2-49DE533761DE The 2010 bMobile Blackberry Int'l Soca Monarch & Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch), a record 300 entries were received for this year's competition. Of the 300, 43 will move on to 'Power' Soca Monarch semi-finals and 39 will compete in the 'Groovy' category. 19 Jan 2010 21:47:04 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=29 69A28D4B-EB90-4E9B-A23C-E7061A1DE546 As the Carnival festivities wind down in Trinidad, a Carnival of a different nature will be casting off on Pigeon Point beach from the 19th- 21st February 19 Jan 2010 21:45:44 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=30 236A0FAF-111E-4EC6-A247-82B861FFB3B8 Big News from the Timeless, the Barbados Music Awards will be going regional! From next year the Barbados Music Awards will be no more but will be replaced by the “Caribfest Awards” a brand new initiative from the Ronnie Morris/Russell Ruck Timeless team. 17 Jan 2010 14:22:48 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/musicawards/post.php?i=53 A28AB607-5705-419A-A985-F3B562E37070 A few hundred jazz fans gathered on 'The Hill' for one of the two events scheduled there for the 2010 Barbados Jazz Festival. 17 Jan 2010 12:47:36 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=315 C931FFB2-108C-4C50-B3DD-8445D6576560 he first video for the two-time Vincy Soca Monarch makes its television debut on Friday in his homeland St. Vincent & the Grenadines; it was also launched in Trinidad. 17 Jan 2010 01:59:36 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=314 0CA2583C-EBA6-411D-93AE-EAC537A87B91 Globalbeauties.com has named Bajan Leah Marville as the sexiest women alive 2009. 17 Jan 2010 01:58:41 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=313 618C3A19-3F38-41FE-AC68-EC7E6DC0B2A3 Soca siren Destra Garcia gave birth to a bouncing baby girl yesterday afternoon, one day earlier than the expected due date. 17 Jan 2010 01:58:07 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=312 FF2DBBF6-3E2D-4461-B2C8-F486229944EF The 2010 BMA show was opened by Barbados' best, Natahlee, TC and Edwin Yearwood singing their hits from 2009. Ria Borman, who looked stunning in a green outfit, paid tribute to Marvo Manning. 13 Jan 2010 02:22:16 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/musicawards/post.php?i=52 7A8FA53A-3ACD-49EB-8629-013D90EB5EA5 It was simply the best, better than all the rest........ these lyrics resonated with everyone on Sunday night. Fashion, flair and Fantasia were undoubtedly the highlights of the 2010 installment of the Barbados Music Awards. 13 Jan 2010 02:21:00 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=311 6DF5620D-8D02-403E-9130-F927D0353977 11 Jan 2010 04:27:41 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/musicawards/post.php?i=51 F85C5DEE-AC97-4596-959C-89EF6D40C330 The Global Economic crises has hit Soca in Trinidad & Tobago. The International Soca Monach has reduced it's first prize from $1 million to $630,000. 10 Jan 2010 18:24:03 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=310 A7BDB577-052F-4943-B9FC-6C7F4C8099BE Producer of the festival Gilbert Rowe said everything is complete and we are set to sound off. 10 Jan 2010 18:22:59 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=309 7AD8035F-2089-4EBD-88BA-F9D63194C61C International icons, producers, promoters, managers, dancers, singers and some local stars all gathered at the Barbados Hilton Resort for what turned out to be a very successful showcase and workshop, hosted by Timeless Entertainment, producers of the Barbados Music Awards. 10 Jan 2010 18:22:09 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/musicawards/post.php?i=50 D49E6807-E274-4E61-88C1-38D38763FAFD 9 Jan 2010 12:37:19 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=307 C5740FB2-B1F7-4354-8286-C066B32E4A1F 9 Jan 2010 12:32:38 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/musicawards/post.php?i=49 C2EC4960-A881-47BB-A8B1-F099C9973153 Singjay Buju Banton will be a no-show at the Grammy awards to be held at the LA's Staples Center on January 31, as he is being be held without bail on drug charges. 9 Jan 2010 12:32:03 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=308 4AAD0B7B-EE7A-43E7-94C6-0E3882EDB69B Producer of the festival Gilbert Rowe said everything is complete and we are set to sound off. 9 Jan 2010 12:31:13 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=309 5FE3D824-CBEF-4E8F-A7CC-AF87ECCFE9D4 RIHANNA'S take on 'covering up' for her New Yea's Eve show in Abu Dhabi little to the imagination. 1 Jan 2010 14:36:37 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=306 C35C5902-83BE-4340-AC56-D6E955C0A5C7 RIHANNA'S take on 'covering up' for her New Yea's Eve show in Abu Dhabi little to the imagination. 1 Jan 2010 14:36:37 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=306 C35C5902-83BE-4340-AC56-D6E955C0A5C7 Are Rihanna's friends fearing that she is on a mission to "drive herself into the ground"? 1 Jan 2010 14:34:20 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=305 D63A9676-4277-4B03-A681-77B93F61CBA6 TICKETS have gone on sale for the first major international concert event of 2010 featuring one of the most recognisable characters in modern-day R&B, Beyonce. 1 Jan 2010 14:18:01 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=303 EF8CCC0A-F815-49F0-9E9C-45331E299689 Jah Cure and Soca Queen Alison Hinds have teamed up to remix Cure's reggae smash Call On Me. The soca refix was released last week and comes just in time for the carnival season. 1 Jan 2010 14:13:32 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=304 756F35B6-D28C-4585-9E80-1E52DCAB72DF 2010 Banks Calendar 31 Dec 2009 19:17:58 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=302 F128816F-AB02-45A3-B191-F8F4C173AF1D Machel Montano is so far holding fast to his decision not to do any live performances in Trinidad and Tobago for Carnival next year. 31 Dec 2009 19:17:37 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=301 892AAA23-73B6-4E36-AFC7-4CA3395A7383 Fresh off of their recent visit to their homeland of Trinidad and Tobago, the dynamic duo known as SouthSide have officially released their latest Carnival 2010 offering "Still Jammin". 25 Dec 2009 16:56:50 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=300 6D69FDA4-F374-4347-9CEB-E98888A8BE4A KINGSTON, Jamaica - An American Airlines flight from Miami with more than 150 aboard overshot a runway while landing during a heavy rainstorm in Kingston on Tuesday night, injuring more than 40 people, officials said. 25 Dec 2009 16:56:27 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=299 6150EFBE-633F-4DFF-8C25-7F8EFE6ABD70 Hennestry Artistry. 15 Dec 2009 21:42:20 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news_galley/hennesy_artistry.php F39666EF-5F48-4964-BC54-7C763086D754 She went from "Lil Miss Sunshine" to "Good Girl Gone Bad" to "Rated R" ....and now your girl Rihanna is gracing the cover of GQ magazine without a shirt on... 15 Dec 2009 21:41:15 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=297 2EDA6007-0291-4E3C-93A0-611F6E8C8A07 THE United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said that Reggae artiste Buju Banton and two other men were arrested in an undercover operation in Florida that ran over four days and during which the deejay made an attempt to taste cocaine that they sought to buy from an undercover cop. 15 Dec 2009 21:38:45 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=297 6C13719F-1007-4D73-8AFC-585C64776A15 Talented Caribbean artistes are making their mark on the international music scene. Born to a Puerto Rican and Haitian parents, his first album sold an easy two million copies and shot him to fame as one of the hottest R&B singers of the 90s. 6 Dec 2009 01:22:16 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=294 717DB824-96E8-42E1-891A-1948470B07F4 He`s been criticized as a homophobe and his concerts targeted by gay activists bent on shutting him down. But Jamaican reggae singer, Buju Banton, last night reigned over the recent challenges to win himself a 2009 Grammy nomination. 6 Dec 2009 01:21:48 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=293 20497B15-F109-46D4-9A86-64185C87AFEA December 31st this year marks 20 years to the day the band krosfyah played its first gig. The two hour set, preceded by over three months of rehearsal was the genesis for the evolution of the world's foremost soca band. 6 Dec 2009 01:20:57 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=292 EC07435B-3D6E-4B8E-AD3B-3D386ED24BA6 Bajan treo comprising of Hal Linton, Shontelle and Vita Chambers performed as part of the half-time show today at the NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at the Ford Field in Detroit. 6 Dec 2009 01:20:32 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=291 1C52B443-B5FE-473D-9C5F-BC5728087009 Thousands of Barbadians trekked to the Garrison Savannah last night to watch this country's 43rd Independence Parade and Gala. 6 Dec 2009 01:19:22 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=290 0DAB4908-2C5E-4DE3-959F-99FE2DB24F59 Queen Ifrica, hailed as reggae's Fyah Muma, has announced her North American tour in support of her VP Records album debut, Montego Bay. 30 Nov 2009 22:19:32 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=289 AC9B535C-F3AC-456B-B1CA-AC73CE18EA6E Thousands of Barbadians trekked to the Garrison Savannah last night to watch this country's 43rd Independence Parade and Gala. 30 Nov 2009 22:19:11 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=290 DE3A2471-89DB-4894-84C0-D31AEFB681BB Hot Reggae Fire and Cool Green Camouflage w/a Southern Caribbean Flavor coming to your town this December, when two of its brightest stars head towards the Pacific Northwest bringing each their individual Island's mystique. 23 Nov 2009 22:40:29 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=288 91526CCF-B138-43C9-A8C2-56048C5F1610 Carnival City, St Philip was a buzz of activity on Saturday, street vendors lined both sides of the street, children laughing and playing, patrons eating and drinking, all the while enjoying sweet soca tunes. 23 Nov 2009 22:39:54 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=287 0D115DE6-0238-4D3B-B999-9703669F5CDA RIHANNA admits she still misses her ex CHRIS BROWN - and loves listening to his music. 22 Nov 2009 18:46:02 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=286 519C70A5-1C76-43EB-8A77-71CAFFA34037 Carnival City, St Philip was a buzz of activity on Saturday, street vendors lined both sides of the street, children laughing and playing, patrons eating and drinking, all the while enjoying sweet soca tunes. 22 Nov 2009 18:45:41 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=287 5FA7BCCF-8FBF-49E4-BFAC-B27A68B25347 2009 has been a tough year for reggae music. According to SoundScan, the United States buyers showed little interest in Jamaican music. 15 Nov 2009 12:42:20 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=285 DE49EE1C-7D78-48C4-A804-27ADAC258789 For the first time since she picked up a microphone at the age of ten, Destra Garcia will not be actively involved in Carnival activities. 15 Nov 2009 12:41:43 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=284 DDF3C41C-7A6B-4865-A4D6-CD0C09920D6D Rihanna has just released the video for Russian Roulette. The video involves a gun and two people sitting at a table...What's message here??? 15 Nov 2009 12:41:23 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=283 8A0E243E-D4B5-4388-A7E7-F0677EA26724 The only dancehall act on one of the biggest festivals in Auckland, New Zealand, Beenie Man could be pushed off the show by gay activists. 15 Nov 2009 12:40:34 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=282 412F607B-F254-4FDF-A99D-AEFA41F767BC Jamaican reggae star Jah Cure describes the Trinidad & Tobago promoter who had him arrested as "Unprofessional". 15 Nov 2009 12:39:10 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=281 A45C881F-FB16-491A-8860-2A74E8762E72 Shurwayne Winchester and YOU certainly know how to rally the troops, and to think the brand is only one year old. The power of its call was witnessed at Woodford Cafe at the Fiesta Plaza, Movietowne, Invaders Bays, Woodbrook last Tuesday, when the group, which has positioned itself as the new standard for music excellence, celebrated its birthday. 8 Nov 2009 14:10:24 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=279 BCE85F19-688F-4DE6-ACC3-06A32EA6616A Jamaican reggae superstar Jah Cure (Siccature Alcock) was arrested at the Hyatt Hotel at 7.30 last night. He was held following a court order issued by Justice Sebastian Ventor for failure to pay US$19,993 to a local businessman. 8 Nov 2009 14:10:06 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=278 54306FFC-C497-4C56-9BF7-5F51123B00CE As well as her 20/20 interview on CBS, Rihanna unveiled the official cover art for her new single 'Wait Your Turn'. 8 Nov 2009 13:25:04 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=277 1B766304-14CD-4CE2-965A-715C5C94F21B Watch the full 20/20 Rihanna interview. 8 Nov 2009 13:24:08 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=276 97973200-CC6D-4F2F-9791-3CB09AB9AA19 Veteran singer Eddy Grant is heading out on a British tour with UK soft-reggae legends UB40 and will also play some solo dates. 7 Nov 2009 11:43:16 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=275 68F0AE4D-E89A-4D7C-8909-65543F43DE81 NEW YORK, NY (RHONA FOX, INC.) - Singer, songwriter and fashion model Barbee sizzles with with her sexy new single "Feels So Good." 7 Nov 2009 11:42:50 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=274 84C89511-88B1-4B80-93F6-AFD6CE8F601F THREE OF this country's rising musical stars have hit the big time, earning their biggest gig since easing onto the international market within the past two years. 4 Nov 2009 22:09:38 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=273 4CDEE457-AA4C-45BF-9ED4-8311805AEC9A Barbados stands to reap not only economic benefits from the staging of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Twenty20 tournament next year, but to gain significant exposure on the international arena. 4 Nov 2009 21:11:52 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=272 6DB724A8-C2DF-41B0-98FB-C3AD70222775 Glamour: Let's first talk about life before you made it: You are one of the few pop stars in recent years to come from the islands. 4 Nov 2009 21:11:18 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=271 705B8C39-5CB5-47E9-8A80-E96D3DD86E2D 4 Nov 2009 21:10:49 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=270 114D3CE1-BF02-453E-BBB8-D6AFF3E17109 The Christmas and New Year season is usually about giving and that is exactly what the Shaggy and Friends Foundation intends on doing to ring in the new year," said Orville 'Shaggy' Burrell at Wednesday's press launch at the Bustamante Hospital for Children for the Shaggy and Friends 2010 concert. 4 Nov 2009 21:10:16 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=269 D76F4D24-7670-4F4E-9492-19350EAA5787 The British integrated telecommunications behemoth that is Cable Wireless (C&W) may well be again considering demerging its operations according to press reports earlier this week. 4 Nov 2009 21:09:46 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=268 1ED43144-E067-4942-9ED6-FB8476BE5383 The premier showcase for Trinidad's Carnival festival is back again this year with an unbelievable cast and fantastic surprises. 4 Nov 2009 21:09:04 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=267 8D434D63-6FD2-437E-AAC4-2F910B034EB4 The International Soca Awards iSA 7 originally scheduled for Friday October 30th 2009, in Providenciales Turks and Caicos will be postponed until Friday December 4th, 2009. 4 Nov 2009 21:08:40 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=266 0B39E74B-7985-463E-85DF-7BB2699D2CFB he 2009 West Indies One Day Tournament for the President's Cup would normally hardly attract many Cricket followers outside of the region, however, because of the impasses between the WI Board and the WI Players Association, the eyes and ears of the entire Cricketing World will be focused on what will come out of Guyana - on and off the field. 4 Nov 2009 21:07:51 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=265 71083147-E3E4-44D9-8D4D-47EB392574A3 The wait is ova - for one of the most hotly anticipated new albums in recent history, as multi-platinum, award-winning Def Jam recording artist Rihanna announces the completion of her fourth original studio album, Rated R, scheduled to arrive in the physical and digital marketplace on Monday, November 23rd. 4 Nov 2009 21:07:27 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=264 2B4E3088-DB67-4B2E-8C72-987DBB12BDF4 Barbados is set to up the airlift ante as the island is about to boast 10 flights a week with British Airways from London Gatwick, scheduled to start this month on October 28, 2009. 20 Oct 2009 21:58:44 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=263 22DB7E54-A0FD-4861-8E07-A0D29517E196 The 2010 Jazz Festival line-up has been announced. Not a bad line-up if you ask me as a jazz fan. Finally a good smooth selection, some older great and new exciting performers. 20 Oct 2009 21:58:08 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=262 0859B819-BBE7-4FA3-8EFD-4127B39437AF The spirit of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival returns to New York on Thursday, November 5, 2009 when the New York-based Caribbean-owned special events company, Antilia, Inc. hosts an evening of entertainment and elegance. 20 Oct 2009 21:57:31 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=261 FEC062DA-EC71-4EE4-AD7F-AF4457C031EB The past week has seen pop superstar Rihanna hard at work as she readies for the release of her new album which for some reason, has been shrouded in secrecy. All we know so far about the project is that the album art has been completed following this week's official announcement that the highly anticipated record will drop on Nov 23rd (along with a GMA performance of the new single that same day). 18 Oct 2009 01:07:27 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=260 0878B2C9-BD04-4155-AB10-81D799C9EA5A It was indeed a lively atmosphere at the Combermere School Hall as The LIME /NIFCA Performing Arts Finals continued this weekend on Friday night, satisfying the sizeable audience's senses as the event offered a range of music, drama and dance. 18 Oct 2009 01:06:25 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=259 DE6C9E88-1CE9-4E8B-80AF-1A39DB70EBE0 Carnival come quick! That's the shout emanating from Shurwayne Winchester's camp in Arima, Trinidad. The band room is abuzz and on the heels of the release of the ABX rhythm last month- the production crew at SWLTD released three more tracks off the rhythm on Friday (Oct 16th). 18 Oct 2009 01:05:28 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=258 34E191F7-67A0-4977-9FC2-735311A447A4 Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - As anticipation for next year's festival season heats up, Island People Mas under the sponsorship of Bmobile revealed their 2010 presentation to a packed venue of Carnival enthusiasts. 16 Oct 2009 22:52:37 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=257 9D78138F-EA71-4C5E-9F83-EF3420845454 Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga yesterday damned the recordings fuelling the 'gully vs gaza' debacle, saying the tracks lack any form of musical standards. 16 Oct 2009 22:52:12 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=256 9773A512-7AD7-4C5F-9901-CD38D99EBC7F After being dogged by gay rights advocates for the past two months, singjay Buju Banton reportedly met with members of a local group in San Francisco on Monday. 16 Oct 2009 22:51:19 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=255 19E5781A-6E58-41AF-893B-DF57E666C9D4 Barbados may very well be witnessing the rise of a home-grown global music industry mover and shaker right before our very eyes. 16 Oct 2009 22:50:30 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=251 16BB685E-B6F7-4D4F-A248-8310C3DB6AEF Dynamic sister duo, Brick and Lace, has gained international recognition by being nominated for three awards at the seventh annual Urban Music Awards to be held in London on November 2. Organised and hosted by the Invincible Media Group, this stellar event has previous winners and attendees such as Sean Paul, Jay Z, Beenie Man, Shakira and other high-profile names in the industry. 16 Oct 2009 22:49:53 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=248 E759685B-49B8-4F26-B39C-E814EF48AC67 A little over two weeks ago, eight men took a gruelling fitness and physique challenge in pursuit of the first Mr. Caribbean Barbados title. 16 Oct 2009 22:49:02 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=247 BCD6F6EC-F08C-4688-AE21-5B31194EA9D9 The Seventh Annual International Soca Awards takes places on Friday October 30th, 2009. This year the event will be hosted in the beautiful isles of the Turks and Caicos. 7 Oct 2009 00:04:07 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=246 55A07E56-F305-46B5-9B7F-AA1E10E41DD0 Soca Awards Organization has scheduled artists to perform at the 7th Annual International Soca Awards, iSA 7 'Soca Week' in Providences Turks & Caicos. 7 Oct 2009 00:03:16 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=245 77BA7D74-39B7-48F5-9F76-B2E039DE93E9 Jamaican reggae star, Buju Banton, yesterday answered his gay critics by insisting he does not condone violence. 6 Oct 2009 14:18:24 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=244 1AFB975D-D23F-4125-8493-1FFBD989F5F2 Popular deejay the "Warlord" Bounty Killer, was denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago on Friday despite being slated to perform at a concert which was advertised to bring him and rival Vybz Kartel together. 6 Oct 2009 14:17:40 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=243 D70A90C6-C1E0-458D-A6B0-D25C6334DD17 The Sizzlin Sand Beach Volleyball Caribbean SUNSPLASH series 2009 ended yesterday when Barbados' male and female teams walked away as the respective champions. 5 Oct 2009 16:13:31 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=242 67D7BD0D-E184-406B-B8AF-BC64A0694705 Tarah Holdip has been recently nominated for Best New Soca Artist at the International Soca Awards to be held in Turks and Caicos on October 30, 2009. She's been nominated in this category for her track "All Nite" produced by Dwain Antrobus and written by Romel "Sanctuary" Bennett. 5 Oct 2009 15:52:09 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=240 9184C27A-6640-4E72-9D22-102FB5B729AA The Bajan was the toast of Paris Fashion Week, rocking edgy new collection gear straight from the catwalk, as well as seriously high maintenace hairdos and so-cool-it-hurts make-up. 5 Oct 2009 15:51:36 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=241 C89620C8-F7ED-40DA-BC22-BC00B59808E8 This was disclosed by a committee member Francis Ragoo that the carnival would be the biggest yet. The event, which started more than two decades ago, is one of the largest carnival celebrations in North America. Celebrating it's 25th year, the event will be officially commemorated on October 11. However, the feting and rollicking begins this weekend. 3 Oct 2009 22:08:52 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=239 A8271DF2-35E0-41FA-BE43-5BAB91B33C19 The West Indies 'B' rate squad, sent to South Africa to take a chance at the ICC Champions Trophy, are set to return to Barbados tonight after losing all their matches. 3 Oct 2009 00:32:27 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=238 1052C156-767B-457E-8DD0-797A8746555A PRIME MINISTER DAVID THOMPSON has lashed out at Britain's proposed Airport Passenger Duty (APD) describing it as "unfair, unreasonable and unconscionable". 3 Oct 2009 00:31:16 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=237 8A778D5C-1425-4697-A340-8F20447337BB For short time only, Bajans can now fly to New York for for a couple hundred US dollars return. This price willl only be for a limited time, so call your travel agent for detailed info. 3 Oct 2009 00:30:04 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=236 42BAC5D7-C089-4CA9-8F53-21DE2E66B6C9 Ultimate Soul Weekend pic are nowonline. 29 Sep 2009 23:11:49 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/gallery/?level=album&id=124 892E3BA2-B7B8-46BB-9C0C-7D0598C7F74D Digicel has partnered for the fourth year with the Dominica Festivals Commission to stage the 13th Annual Dominica World Creole Music Festival at the end of October. This world class festival is widely seen as one of the only truly indigenous music event in Dominica and the Eastern Caribbean by extension. 29 Sep 2009 23:09:45 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=235 535030EB-A178-465B-8D38-F3F489C3C6E5 Rising reggae star Hotta Flames launched his new CD on Monday Sept 21st 2009 to a much anticipated crowd, at the Bump and Wine Cafe' in the city. 24 Sep 2009 23:21:53 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=234 F4CB97C7-AB32-44B5-AEB2-1AF5A1BE3B13 The Official list of Honoree Recipients, Nominees and Categories are released for (iSA 7) along with the Launch of the website www.socaawards.com. 24 Sep 2009 23:21:04 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=233 0D8E8F04-ACFA-4492-A1DC-CC34CA16FED0 The 2010 Barbados Music Awards Nominees has been announced. Here are the nominees. 21 Sep 2009 20:09:28 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=231 21E3F885-DEAD-4497-9201-4178A88A59A7 The singer, who admits he is no baseball fan, is set to perform at the Sept. 26th Marlins game against the New York Mets. 21 Sep 2009 20:09:11 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=230 5FFB6729-9EDB-41EF-83F3-FB2F5BCC9AC9 Thompson said Sunday that he had already advised his Cabinet Ministers that they will be required to find ways to reduce expenditure in their various ministries. 21 Sep 2009 20:08:44 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=229 20E9731D-90A8-4CEA-9336-9B3FF073ED7E Prime Minister David Thompson promises that Barbados' 21-year-old superstar will be given whatever his heart desires when it comes to preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. 20 Sep 2009 17:35:18 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=228 DDD2D935-7D22-466F-81F1-F94EADC0F629 T&T is ranked as the 98th among countries with the highest consumption of alcohol. Minister of State in the Social Development Ministry Alicia Hospedales said so during her contribution to Wednesday's debate on the Provisional Collection of Taxes Order in the House of Representatives. She said that information was provided by the World health Organisation (WHO) 20 Sep 2009 17:34:34 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=227 41CF1CA0-E25E-4BB1-8758-4ECAD8D09959 Shurwayne Winchester; the superstar Soca artist from Trinidad and Tobago; the leader of Y.O.U. (Yes One Unit); the award winning songwriter and producer; the Road March King, yes, that Shurwayne Winchester has some new HOTTT Soca to share with the network! 20 Sep 2009 17:33:24 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=226 CF8702E2-6C49-47CC-AF6D-36676DD059D1 Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton is set for several performances this month despite some cancellations brought on by gay activists protesting his music. 20 Sep 2009 17:30:59 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=225 99DE6EF5-5126-4F28-8C7B-559953FB183B Looks like Rihanna might be tearing into Chris Brown on her new record. Rapper Ne-Yo revealed to E! News that he's been in the studio writing with the 'Umbrella' singer, and it's certainly not full of sweet ballads 20 Sep 2009 17:29:38 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=224 74193354-F026-4E1A-BCE3-A82623C648F6 Rihanna does indeed have an editorial in the September issue of Italian Vogue shot by Steven Klein, as rumored - but in the couture supplement the magazine puts out every year, not the magazine itself. 20 Sep 2009 17:28:17 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=223 599C8909-F5C1-40D0-8619-16D3A16621B9 RESIDENT keyboardist with Machel Montano's HD band, Dwain O'Brien Antrobus, launched his fourth album Wine Fuh Yuh Life - Straight from Bim Volume 4 last night at Club Zen in Port-of-Spain. 5 Sep 2009 11:12:18 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=222 F77AB76E-2DA0-4CD6-9C91-CDB44CFD7B88 A tribute to the great masmen of T&T proved a sensational theme for a Carnival band on Saturday night as Ronnie and Caro launched their nine 2K10 sections, on the heels of Island People, Harts, Spice and Carnival Tribe. 5 Sep 2009 11:11:42 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=221 1686A387-9F84-41B5-B94D-7CD8E7A62B11 Are more women warming up to porn? That is what some research suggests. 5 Sep 2009 11:10:43 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/lifestyle/berita.php?view=detail&id=86 28BEA747-3E71-4B21-B0FE-124CEA6E35E8 What busy woman and mom doesn't want to lose stomach fat and finally feel good wearing her swimsuit or tight tank top and skinny jeans? 5 Sep 2009 11:09:50 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/lifestyle/berita.php?view=detail&id=84 F19DF8F9-E60F-4F26-8E72-D90578A2ECCB A lot of men are going to hate me for admitting this, but women can't rely on us to be up-front when it comes to disclosing our sexually transmitted infections. I'm living proof. 5 Sep 2009 11:09:08 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/lifestyle/berita.php?view=detail&id=85 3801F127-C220-4DB8-814E-68C0A14D983F The [NCF] National Cultural Foundation is off to New York for the annual Labour Day celebrations this weekend to promote Barbados' premier festival Crop Over. 2 Sep 2009 08:36:29 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=220 401DD469-3010-4419-94DD-54009359F680 Revellers at the Notting Hill Carnival enjoyed warm and sunny weather yesterday as Europe's biggest street carnival ended in a typical blaze of colour. 2 Sep 2009 08:35:53 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=219 F993E7A9-5F26-419D-B5C9-1020F9057B2A Gay activists are still on the war path against Jamaican singer, Buju Banton. 2 Sep 2009 08:34:50 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=218 9790E011-C917-4862-889E-E846A20238F4 Soca star Destra Garcia is pregnant and expecting to deliver her baby sometime in January 2010. 2 Sep 2009 08:34:22 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/lifestyle/berita.php?view=detail&id=80 A70EA7B7-F22A-4D1E-A96E-3BE8CCBD318B Caribbean residents in New York are gearing up for one of the biggest events in the American cultural calendar - the West Indian American Day Labor Carnival to be held on Monday, September 7, 2009. 22 Aug 2009 12:28:09 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=217 9EE54E5B-EB58-4D3A-8D7C-35DBE410A55C Ryan Brathwaite of Barbados, who didn't even qualify for last year's Olympic final, won by a nose over Americans Terrence Trammell and David Payne in the 110-metres final Thursday at the world championships. 22 Aug 2009 11:14:00 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=216 85D01142-6AEB-4DF9-862C-7E9EC1A24D12 Usain Bolt confirmed his status as the fastest man on earth as he scorched to victory in the 100 metres at the World Championships in Berlin in a new world record time of 9.58secs. 22 Aug 2009 11:13:32 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=215 02DEE007-2F11-4FB2-8627-79C06132966E In anticipating for his fourth album Imperial Blaze, which drops on August 18, top'-notch deejay Sean Paul will soon be hitting American television hard. 15 Aug 2009 10:45:24 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=214 6F797819-E8EF-4228-8374-08447ECC125A An interesting article was published in the Nation news paper recently and we thought it interesting for every Bajan to give their feedback on this issue of Crop Over, the Music and the entire future of the festival. 15 Aug 2009 10:44:41 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=212 15CD78E6-EE78-4491-B569-C6B45A88A70F Now that our premier festival is over, the NCF and other stake holders will begin to assess the proceedings, highlighting successes, noting failures and shortcomings and looking at how the festival can be improved. 8 Aug 2009 15:58:46 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=210 8DCCB4EB-B38B-4EBE-942F-95135483D321 A good year indeed for veteran band leader Gwyneth Squires. Her presentation for 2009 "Hidden Treasures" won her top prizes for "Festival Designer of the Year" and "Large Band of the year". 3 Aug 2009 23:30:44 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/lifestyle/berita.php?view=detail&id=79 C40E35D0-044A-4F53-9C85-3AAA7A102B0E Edwin Yearwood is a double winner for 2009. He is this years' People's monarch and road march winner. 3 Aug 2009 23:28:48 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/articles.php?page=road_march 953E22AE-4972-47B2-AC8A-47928323E9AE Kadooment Costume Band Results 3 Aug 2009 23:28:25 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/articles.php?page=kadooment_results CF14D34B-0A22-4F9F-B4EF-56E06B4EF7B1 Red Plastic Bag is the 2009 Pic-O-De-Crop Calypso Monarch. 2 Aug 2009 16:17:37 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=208 44929239-7BD5-4FDA-8780-FE7EFC0F9C62 Party & Sweet Soca Monarch Queen Tarencia Coward [TC] blew away everyone with Sun & Riddom. 26 Jul 2009 02:00:17 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/articles.php?page=Results 0C761D53-89EA-41C9-9DCE-FF6B655C11DE Children had their time to shine yesterday as the annual Junior Kadooment which took place at the National Stadium. It was a sea of colour as the young ones danced their way through the stadium to the sounds of some of the more popular songs of the season. These youngsters made sure that they thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. 25 Jul 2009 11:32:06 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=207 8EE286B3-CA26-4A18-A9B1-7D79839B9F78 Meet the 2009 Pic-o-de-crop finalist. They are set to do battle with reigning calypso king Adrian Clarke on Friday July 31st 2009 at Kesington Oval. 25 Jul 2009 02:26:24 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/articles.php?page=pic-o-de-crop 6AFC6EFB-EB09-41BC-B0B4-4D6210BDE42A The St. Lucian Carnival is on.....this is the final weekend and most of the results are in. Listed below are the major competitions that took place. 18 Jul 2009 17:56:59 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=206 0F5357A2-368F-4966-9416-6FACC1B8D3B5 Kiddies Kadooment has return to the National Stadium on July 25th 2009 and apparently have a more bands on the road this year. It is estimated around 4000 kids and begin at the usual Tyrol Cot. 17 Jul 2009 10:27:29 GMT http://www.bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=25 E0E85CB2-B8AC-48D3-B924-FE9D68AB1D1A Celebration of pan, an abundance of pan, pan pun pan...all that and more in the four day pan extravaganza that makes up the Pandemonium series of pan concerts in the 2009 Crop Over Festival. 15 Jul 2009 21:42:21 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=205 275D3055-A668-409D-9E5A-58B4F66F7A7D The Stokes and Bynoe Grand Kadooment, to be held on Monday, August 3, 2009, puts the cap on the six-week Crop Over Festival in an unmatched array of colour and mass revellery. 15 Jul 2009 21:41:45 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=204 8A930769-44E7-4B43-961A-A7F15B5B8F69 The Cockspur Caribbean Wet Fete started with a moderate splash yesterday evening. There might have been water, but the number of patrons actually getting wet was small when compared to pass years. 14 Jul 2009 11:40:33 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=203 CC5E743A-A678-4F54-98F5-523035ED7200 If you dare mention to your party crew that you were at a fete from 11:30pm, you will be the laughing stock, 12:30 seems to be the preferred hour of arrival and don't even think of leaving before 5am, that's right 5am......next morning, unless the police stop the fete! 13 Jul 2009 23:45:30 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=202 F2F922CA-4E7C-4A9B-BFC8-E614C3D6E4DC That's where you should be for the most spectacular show of the Crop Over season. 11 Jul 2009 12:57:13 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=201 3EA8824B-244D-48B5-8877-BC8A154D3E4D Indigo Partners and Oaktree Capital, who are reportedly the owners of Spirit Airlines, have bought the country's national carrier, Air Jamaica. 7 Jul 2009 10:28:13 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=200 EED91B1C-A26F-4025-867D-ECD2A5FAAA14 To prove that it was not a fluke in 2008, Gamal Skinny Fabulous Doyle repeated a feat that many thought would have been difficult, when he was crowned Soca Monarch at the Victoria Park in the wee hours of Sunday morning July 5th. 6 Jul 2009 22:08:18 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=199 AF57135D-F2EB-4F79-BBF1-EAAF8BB019E0 Bridgetown, Barbados - Tuesday, June 30, 2009: LIME refutes the story titled 'Two Shot at Pork Lime' published in the Nation's, Sunday Sun on June 28, 2009. 1 Jul 2009 22:54:46 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=197 D53F2529-10D2-4FB4-AFF7-08473F290719 As the Crop Over season for 2k9 gets into high gear, one name that is being mentioned on the lips of persons in the music industry is Tarah Holdipp and the major improvement she is making as a performing artist. 1 Jul 2009 22:54:15 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=198 CA7C4DAB-650C-46DC-8A0D-9524159AD82B The world has been rocked by news that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has died after suffering cardiac arrest. 29 Jun 2009 22:59:03 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=196 F4AC1A78-C494-4BC3-B061-C1A8C7E6E282 Condolences to the King's family, friends and fans as we all mourn together! Michael Jackson will be missed but never forgotten. 27 Jun 2009 00:45:01 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=195 02E15DCF-6752-4489-B87F-8AA5046E3BD3 As the name suggest, the band will feature treasures of Barbados, appropriately interpreted by the designer. 20 Jun 2009 13:04:00 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=22 393B9EC9-B773-4EB4-980E-BB93948B4D26 That is the magic behind masquerade/promotional band PowerX4 as they celebrate their 15th year, otherwise known as their Crystal Anniversary, for this year's Crop-Over Festival. 20 Jun 2009 13:03:26 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=23 FD6C9639-8FB6-4742-B002-19C52C621912 As Crop Over 2009 gets into full gear, we will try to post updates on band launches as quickly as they happen. 18 Jun 2009 01:07:07 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=21 29E12551-9122-4B6A-BF49-D2EDCBC768AF Baje International has officially launched their 2009 presentation " Fire & Ice" with 6 sections. 13 Jun 2009 02:09:03 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=20 B459BE54-3CD9-4BAE-8719-C48633B3BF38 Powerxfour costumes Band will be officially launched on the 20th 0f June. Early registration starts from Friday June 12th 2009 at the Party Stand between 10am and 9pm. 12 Jun 2009 10:07:32 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=19 DB44C72A-A92F-4F13-B772-A49596B3CA6E WHO needs cheerleaders when RIHANNA'S there to ogle 9 Jun 2009 01:22:06 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=193 EE11B6E4-1B03-4746-8176-1202AF011EB7 Kdooment Band Blaze presents "Light up the World" 7 Jun 2009 11:49:28 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/mass_camps/blaze_mas_camp.html E7EEB888-82F8-4967-BFB2-83F969369A10 The Contact Fire Stones launhed it's exciting presentaion last night at Kensington Oval last night. Nine gorgous sections: 6 Jun 2009 21:41:31 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=18 B5CA66DB-3BE8-478E-8D86-AD22ABB98790 Bergerboyz has launched its 2009 presentation "Colors Ah We Paradise". 5 Jun 2009 21:41:04 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=17 B0C20A4E-BBA5-49C3-BF7F-06B32E5CE886 Internationally acclaimed soca king Machel Montano continues his quest of channeling Caribbean music worldwide when he hits the stage at the prestigious New York City landmark venue, Radio City Music Hall. 5 Jun 2009 21:40:24 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=192 40CF83BB-7BBD-4958-83EA-692F8774F49B CARIBBEAN AIRLINES INVADERS STEEL ORCHESTRA, took top spot in the first Pan In De Oval competition at Kensington Oval on Sunday. 2 Jun 2009 21:39:59 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=191 7B3E797C-B7C2-42BB-A656-EAC76B49F615 Ooutraje Launches "The new beginning 1 Jun 2009 21:38:50 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/mass_camps/outraje.html 504E42AD-8DB5-4609-AA9F-E4A53945DFF0 SOME MAJOR EVENT PROMOTERS are not pleased with the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) for what they refer to as "monopolising" Crop-Over. 31 May 2009 21:37:54 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=190 634E9C45-4B5A-4F42-9481-C94BEB4B3540 A report in the Daily Nation on Friday May 29th highlited the long arms of this global econimic crises. Band leaders across the island lamended the lack of sponsorship for this years' Crop Over. Earlier this year, the Trinidad & Tobago Carnival saw a major cut back in sponsorship which resulted in fewer numbers of revellers and cancellations of fetes. 29 May 2009 21:37:22 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=16 29991C03-6631-4294-8B2A-3D2619D245A9 The launch of the Socaholics on Saturday night truly signaled the start of the Crop Over fete calender. 24 May 2009 21:36:45 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=15 98E98A6C-1460-4CC5-AF58-B59C9DC434E3 Jump Entertainment launched their Kadooment band "Sweet fuh Days" on Saturday May 22nd 2009. We will be updating you on the complete package of the band on Monday. Costumes starts from as low as $200.00. 23 May 2009 21:36:18 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=14 D55E025D-F6D8-4D36-809B-81342FA32578 The much anticipated calypso/soca show that has been responsible for the "hills" coming alive with the sound of sweet soca music, will not be a part of this year's Crop Over Event Calendar. 21 May 2009 21:35:06 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=13 34B5EAB6-1CD4-4CCA-9305-3D2BCB2D15D5 The newest band for Crop Over has been launched by Rebel Vibes Entertainment. 20 May 2009 21:34:24 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=12 72C2701A-14DA-4857-8698-B8B2B370D10E NEW YORK, NY - Soca star Rupee is ready for his highly-anticipated return to New York City this Memorial weekend. 20 May 2009 21:33:48 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=189 B3BEAFE6-C405-4008-AF59-95986EB862BA The 2009 Socaholics will be officially launched on Saturday May 23th at the Pine headquarters. 19 May 2009 21:33:05 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=11 2B031EFF-24DC-4783-9EF0-D0AC6FF33AE2 We seem to have miss this one readers. Harbour lights has launched their kadooment band already 18 May 2009 21:31:41 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=10 3A95934E-805C-472D-8D25-BCA8F7A9368D IT'S ONLY MAY but tuning into any of the popular radio stations would give the impression it's already July. 17 May 2009 21:30:47 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=188 FA095D29-7FD5-4874-8CCC-2B532493C0BD A re-structuring of the Party Monarch competition is being seriously considered. 17 May 2009 21:29:51 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=187 EE9A5E9A-AEB7-4488-86BD-D4A682E06B46 JUMP Promotions, led by Renne Ratcliff will be launching "Sweet Fuh Days" Saturday May 22nd at the Mount Gay Visitors Centre and will be the second band to do so for 2009. 17 May 2009 21:28:49 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=9 77AA772A-C3F0-4378-93B1-1707D211276A RAVURZ Kadooment band are first to launch for 2009 Crop Over and is expecting 300 to 400 revellers. 16 May 2009 21:28:18 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=8 A890C37E-32F3-4CB0-A3C3-072E838591D2 The NCF was in force at the 2009 St. Lucia Jazz promoting Crop Over 2009. 13 May 2009 21:27:35 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=7 88560C89-EEBC-4C9D-B0D0-60AF2DF1F6AE Banks Lime calvalcades of to a rich start. Two Calvalcade already gone and 4 to go to complete the super six. Below is the official Calvalcade poster outlining the events. The NCF has not launched an official event calender as yet but we will bring this to you when it becomes available. 12 May 2009 21:26:33 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/cropover/news_blog/permalink.php?PostID=6 556EBF18-A04B-4824-B95D-1B48297DED68 Amy Winehouse was forced to abandon her live comeback Friday night (May 8) over apparent technical difficulties. 11 May 2009 21:25:54 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=186 8204DD68-C0A5-4B31-B539-5DAF66ECC219 Rainy weather and cold temps did not put a damper on the 28th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards, which took place at the state-of-the-art York College Performing Arts Center in Queens, New York on Sunday, May 3, 2009 2 May 2009 21:24:30 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=185 5921530D-B079-473A-B025-A8DF0E6EAA29 Destra performs for a sold-out crowd at the launch of her new album, HOTT, at SOB's in Manhattan on April 25, 2009. - Photo by Khayyam Pitts - 1 May 2009 21:23:03 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=184 D8968B8F-402D-4DBD-9010-D8127B452181 The sixth annual Hip-Hop Festival returns this Sunday at The Boatyard (Taboo) Bay Street. 1 May 2009 21:22:19 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=183 A884B75A-F865-415A-A1EE-F414C9C56AD3 Grammy award winning Jamaican dance-hall star, Sean Paul will be releasing his brand new album this summer. 29 Apr 2009 21:21:41 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=181 9A0C0EC0-27C0-49BB-B62E-6DAFDFBF7D66 Massive crowds converged on Farley Hill National Park on the final installment of the 2009 Digicel Reggae Festival. 27 Apr 2009 21:15:10 GMT http://bajanfuhlife.com/news/news.php?go=fullnews&newsid=180 FE3CF268-BECE-4887-990A-4F551E8F8897