Barbados’ best video magazine show ‘Roamin’’ is back on CBC TV 8, that’s right, the show that took over Barbados like a storm is here again.
Roamin’ will continue to showcase the things that made it popular like TV Chat, that enables you to text your comments and shout outs directly to the TV during Roamin’. If you still like to watch the latest and greatest Caribbean music videos from all across the region then make sure that you are tuned in every Tuesday night at 9:30 PM from May 12th, and yes Roamin’ is still going to show you some sweet parts of the Caribbean that you never dreamed of in the, ‘In The Caribbean Section’. What about the Caribbean Top 5 video count down? That’s right you guessed it we have brought that back as it is one of the most popular segments of Roamin’.
With that said, you must have been wondering ‘Does Roamin’ have anything that is new?’ Director of Television and Video media Kelly Gittens says, “Yes loads of stuff. We have added some hosts to the ones that you have come to know and love, Daana is still there and so is Fuzz but we have another duo to add to the ranks.” First welcome the well-known singer/model and now host Keann Walters. You would know her from her singing and some of the cameos that she did in some popular music videos. Our second addition, Carlos Barrow, is a bit of a comedian and a talented host, bringing his own style to the business of being a VJ. If you were watching the regional season you would remember these two hosts as the winners of the “Who wants to be a VJ?” competition that was held last year. We are also introducing our Trini correspondent Gabby, who took us through Trini carnival and all of the “hot spots” Trinidad had to offer. Jessica St. Rose was out guide to St. Lucia carnival. Well these four have found a new home with Roamin’ and I know that you the Bajan public will welcome them with open arms. 
What would Roamin’ be without the wonderful party locations all across the Caribbean? In this season we have lots of parties to take you to, from Barbados’ Reggae Festival featuring ‘Reggae on the Hill’ and ‘Reggae on the Beach’ to KING Island Queen competition. In Trinidad we take you from Trini carnival to UWI carnival and take in a bit of shopping on the way, and for the first time we explore Jamaica taking you to Bembe one of the largest parties in Jamaica. We also explore Emancipation weekend in Jamaica, we check out Negril and ATI for three days of non-stop partying.
“For fear that the cat is let out of the bag, I will just say add Crop Over to these events, season the pot with Cohoblopot and with a few more spices thrown in this season promises to be an incredible season of Roamin’,” Gittens added.
So what about the stars you say? Has Roamin’ got any stars on it? To name a few there is Edwin, Kihomal, Stabby, Alison Hinds, Farmer Nappy, Lil John, Pitbull, TOK, Elephant man, Bugle, Buggy, Tony Matterhorn, Lexxus, Konshens, Denise Belfon, Destra, Queen Ifrica, Beenie man, Morgan Heritage, Turbulence, Skinny Fabulous, Partice Roberts and a whole host of other stars but we don’t want to let the cat out of the bag. There are also a lot of upcoming and new artistes that will be showcased on Roamin’ this season. This is not a season to miss! Roamin’ has a brand new day and time. It starts on Tuesday 12th May at 9:30pm and replays on Thursdays at 10:30 pm. Make it a date on your calendar and let us take you to some of the best spots the Caribbean has to offer.
We have a new look to Roamin’ as well, but one of the things that gives the most pride and joy is our new campaign. Roamin’ reaches a lot of the ‘risk groups’ out there for a lot of social ills, so in taking our social responsibility seriously, Roamin’ has teamed up with the Child Care Board to launch a campaign against child abuse. Alt Entertainment and the Child Care Board hopes that with this campaign, we can sensitize the public to what child abuse is in all of its forms, we want to help people spot a child that is being or has been abused, and send out a message to the kids that it is not their fault and there is help out there for them, but the right persons can only help if they know.
This season promises to be one not to miss with the perfect blend of what you have come to love about Roamin’ mixed in with some very new and exciting elements, remember the new time Tuesday at 9:30pm. See you then!