Drumming in new year, Gombeys also pay respects
Created: Jan 03, 2026 07:59 AM (Updated: Jan 04, 2026 01:29 PM)
New Year’s Day with H&H Gombeys as they dance in tribute to Zaniko Hendrickson (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
New Year’s Day is among popular times during the season for the island’s Gombey troupes to don regalia for performances in public.
For the H&H Gombeys, welcoming 2026 came with a poignant look back as the group mourned the loss of Zaniko Hendrickson, a lifelong member.
Mr Hendrickson’s death last month came shortly after the lead drummer and co-owner of the troupe marked his 35th birthday.
Photographer Blaire Simmons caught up with the group’s drumming and dance on Ord Road in Paget.
New Year’s Day with H&H Gombeys as they dance in tribute to Zaniko Hendrickson (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
New Year’s Day with H&H Gombeys as they dance in tribute to Zaniko Hendrickson (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
New Year’s Day with H&H Gombeys as they dance in tribute to Zaniko Hendrickson (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
New Year’s Day with H&H Gombeys as they dance in tribute to Zaniko Hendrickson (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
New Year’s Day with H&H Gombeys as they dance in tribute to Zaniko Hendrickson (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
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Published January 03, 2026 at 7:59 am (Updated January 04, 2026 at 1:29 pm)
Drumming in new year, Gombeys also pay respects
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