Caribbean Creative News Today

by Marlon Madden As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create a high level of uncertainty for live events and large gatherings, officials in the entertainment industry are skeptical whether Caribbean patrons would be willing to pay to “attend” online fetes and just how much. To date, the majority of the online fetes and “lockdown parties” in Barbados and the rest of the Caribbean have been free, with a handful of them attracting some level of sponsorship from the business community. How...

Red Plastic Bag blasts region’s ‘disrespect’ for creatives Article by April 27, 2021 Renowned calypso and soca composer Stedson RPB Wiltshire has accused both governments and people in Barbados and the Caribbean of disrespecting the creative industry, declaring they do not show the same level of interest and appreciation as for tourism and other industries. Wiltshire made the remark as he joined regional figures in the creative industries in a forum on the COVID-19 pan...