IS THE CARIBBEAN/ DOMINICA PREPARED FOR CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC?

Guys, let's face it... How many of us know exactly what this whole coronavirus situation is really about? How many of us can say yes, I am truly informed but the better questions here are what does it entail? Should we, as a people, be afraid? What has our leaders, those we put in high position to keep us duly informed and to work in our best interests, doing to protect we the citizens? Are the right informations being sent out by them or are they... themselves lagging behind the shadows of utter ignorance because they do not know? If this is the case... where does that leave us all? This "new" COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus seems to be the face of our slow but ultimate destruction... they say... and has claimed the lives of a few thousand, while 10s of thousands more are affected and being infected as we speak. This, of course, is very common in the locations in and surrounding China and has so far been found in over 60 countries worldwide. There isn't any cure... they say... and this illness is being said to have started creeping into the Caribbean Islands... they say. When it comes down to the Caribbean islands like Dominica, are we taking this global pandemonium of a threat... seriously? One thing we at BrBpTV know for sure, is that there is a lot to be discovered since we went out to the streets of Roseau Dominica to find out what persons had to say on the issue of the Novel Coronavirus. Featured today, is one of the Mystelics YT Famalay, Mecka D. from Dominica but living in New York City.

DOMINICA CALYPSO MONARCH FINALS 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

OH! but for the sweet love of calypso... for we are gathered here today brothers and sistrens, for yet another year of what may seem to have been an unbelievable journey thus far. The 365 days has passed since the last Calypso Finals and I think most people will agree with me when I say, "For it is by his grace we have made it through! Hallelujah" Dominica is now well within its post election season and our calypsonians are taking no prisoners when it comes to love of country. And for those of you who may not know, calypso sheds great light on what goes on in a country, through music and melody, and sometimes there is comedy involved as well. A simple play on words, a little dabbling on the fences of our (...Oh so dear...) leaders and a little troublemaking can be as a result of this competition. 9 calypsonians have been selected to challenge the crown of the 9 times calypsonian king, King Dice... so you know all gears are on! King Dice is definitely one of, if not the toughest contender in this arena so he is definitely one to beat. I mean... 9 crowns says a lot, but who knows, in this chess game, the Queen may just give up her King! Now we saw the power of the contenders at the Semi Finals, and we are going to see them charge head first against the best of the "bestest" and amongst each other. Ten well able-bodied calypsonians, armed with their gut, stage presence, lyrical content and a few props to tell a story, but only one will emerge victorious here at the Windsor Park Calypsonian Octagon.

DOMINICA CALYPSO FINALS 2020 HIGHLIGHTS PART 1


DOMINICA CALYPSO FINALS HIGHLIGHTS PART 2

DOMINICA CALYPSO SEMI-FINALS 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

Just recently we brought to you the Dominica Junior Monarch 2020 Calypso Competition and today we bring to you the highlights of yet another Calypso Competition, the Dominica Calypso Semi-Finals for 2020! One thing we know for certain is that calypso plays a vital role in who we are as a Caribbean people but more importantly, who we are as Dominicans. It tends to shed light on the ills and troubles, concerns and ponders, and the regrets and thoughts of our society and on ourselves as a whole. It is said if you want to know how well a country is doing, listen to its calypsos! Do you agree? Doesn't it make you ponder on the state of affairs in our societies today and if we are, in fact, making any form of progress as the years go by. If not... like that of the Junior Monarchy, we need to do something about it! But competition, of course, is very tight at the Semi-Finals and as some of our best head to head, pound-for-punch-line pounders go into octagon, 20 calypsonians go in but only 9 will make it through to the Finals! So as we sit and watch the best of the best, so far in the competition, challenge each other, reigning Calypso King, King Dice, the 9 time King of the arena, is waiting to defend his title and take home the crown for the tenth time at the Dominica Calypso Finals 2020 Competition coming up in the next few weeks.

DOMINICA CALYPSO SEMI-FINALS PART 1


DOMINICA CALYPSO SEMI-FINALS PART 2

DOMINICA SEMIFINALISTS 2020- FULL PERFORMANCES
-TASHA P AND DE HEALER,
-DE WEBB AND JAYDEE,
-KARESSAH AND HUNTER,
-DE BOBB, DE OBSERVER AND BINGO

DOMINICA JUNIOR MONARCH CALYPSO 2020 COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

Dominica Junior Monarch Calypso Competition of 2020 kicked off last night in dynamic fashion and I must say that I was quite impressed! Especially with the lyrical content and the executions of it by the youth. It only goes to show how much talent that we have in our youth and I believe we, as a country, should DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! The powerful messages brought on that stage last night not only spoke and still speaks to our present situation, but it gives an insight as to what the youth is thinking about themselves and their environment and I think it's high time that our leaders give a listening ear and take action. It is their future that is being played with here. One of the lyrics that resonated with me was that of the young calypsonian, De Essence, who sang the song, 'Bring Back JSP'. It made me ponder on the state of our education. I don't think we as a people have come to terms that sometimes we are pushing our youth into a schooling system that does not cater to their needs. And by that I mean not everyone is academically incline or wants to choose the path of academics but that's all we are giving them in our education system. We do definitely need to bring back JSP so that others can have the opportunity to learn skills that they most likely will find interest in. I remember just after Hurricane Maria, the government was looking for carpenters and artisans, and had to send for and bring in foreigners because there was a shortage of skilled workers or certain skill set were not available on island, to help in the recovery efforts. This is why this songs like these need to be amplified and steps should be taken to bring back this program. There are countless other powerful messages brought about by our young junior calypsonians of Dominica last night so do have a listen to te BrBpTV highlights of the Dominica Junior Monarch Calypso Competition at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, Dominica. Enjoy!

WINNER'S FULL PERFORMANCE