Amid the dark clouds that almost threatened the appearance of Betty West’s participation in the Crop Over festival, the noted band leader defied many challenges…
Veteran masquerader Betty West has won the coveted Best Festival Designer – The Robert Weekes Award in this year’s Grand Kadooment. West, with her portrayal of “Soca in de Mas” also copped Large Band of the Year – Heritage. The seven sections were themed after some of the iconic calypso hits. Didi Winston, from the same band, was named Flagperson of the Year, followed by Justin Poleon of Fifth Element …