Manpower shortage for Crop Over events

The volume of events, plus the vast amount of people who exited the local entertainment sector, has led to some manpower shortages this Crop Over Festival.

President of the Entertainment Association of Barbados Rudy Maloney and chief executive officer of the National Cultural (NCF) Foundation Carol Roberts said this was happening as the season continues to intensify.

“The service providers are really stretched. You are seeing the guys that run bars and the people who put up...