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NCF Announces Theatre Highlights For CARIFESTA XV: A Tribute To Irving Burgie and “A Play In A Day” Experience
Janelle Mitchell - Cultural Officer – Theatre Arts , NCF The stage is set for two unforgettable theatre experiences as the National...
Aug 153 min read


CARIFESTA XV Prepares Young Media Voices to Tell the Festival’s Stories
Roy Morris - Director of Citizen Engagement and Media Relations in the Prime Minister’s Office Media veteran Roy Morris , who also...
Aug 152 min read


A seat at the table: Women, Culture & the heartbeat of CARIFESTA
"Who run the world? Girls." Beyoncé said it, but here in the Caribbean, we're living it. As we prepare for CARIFESTA XV, the region's...
Aug 153 min read


CARIFESTA XV welcomes Barbadian Stylist Adrian Carew Home
Adrian Carew - Hairstylist Before the music swells and the lights warm the air in Bridgetown, there is a quiet moment where craft meets...
Aug 144 min read


The Original Burning Flames Celebrate 40 Years of Soca Excellence
Burning Flames - Antigua The legendary Original Burning Flames are marking 40 years of creating some of the Caribbean’s most memorable...
Aug 143 min read


Cayman Delegation Heads to Barbados as CARIFESTA Returns After Hiatus
A 70-member Cayman delegation heads to Barbados this month for the return of the Caribbean festival of Arts, CARIFESTA XV, a celebration...
Aug 142 min read


I am CARIFESTA XV: Belted and Booked
I'm not just showing up to CARIFESTA XV - I am CARIFESTA XV. I'm your Caribbean culture cousin, your belted-up Bajan sister, your...
Aug 142 min read


From Mugen to Mansa: What CARIFESTA is Teaching me
So... it's 4am and true confession time: Up until a few months ago, I had never heard of Mansa Musa. Not in school (and trust me, I went...
Aug 132 min read


Why the Fringe Feels personal: A heartbeat at connection CARIFESTA X
I still remember my first meeting with Rodney Grant, the Fringe Festival Coordinator for CARIFESTA XV. It wasn't just a planning session...
Aug 122 min read


The Minister of Culture says, “Join us for CARIFESTA XV!”
Dr. the Hon. Shantal Munro-Knight - Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Barbados is ready to welcome the Caribbean and the...
Aug 122 min read


Michelle Cox: Shaping CARIFESTA XV with a Legacy of Excellence
Michelle Cox - Artistic Lead for CARIFESTA XV When Michelle Cox accepted the role of Artistic Lead for CARIFESTA XV, it marked the...
Aug 122 min read


Lowrey Leon Worrell: The Maestro Behind the Music of CARIFESTA XV
Lowrey Leon Worrell - Music Coordinator, CARIFESTA XV Let’s get loud for the one-man musical explosion – Lowrey Leon Worrell! Known...
Aug 123 min read


Nailah Folami Imoja: The Literary Architect of CARIFESTA XV
Nailah Folami Imoja - Literary Arts Coordinator At the heart of CARIFESTA XV’s Literary Arts programme is Nailah Folami...
Aug 93 min read


Commanding with Culture: Meet the Woman Leading Barbados’ Largest CARIFESTA Delegation
Andrea Wells - Chief Cultural Officer, NCF and Barbados’ CARIFESTA XV Delegation Leader NCF Chief Cultural Officer brings decades of...
Aug 93 min read


A Snapshot of Barbados’ National Programme at CARIFESTA XV
The Barbados delegation to CARIFESTA XV will present a powerful tapestry of artistic expression across multiple disciplines, each...
Aug 83 min read


Unlock Opportunity at CARIFESTA XV: Apply Now for the CDB-NCF Mobility Assistance Grant
Deadline: August 8, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), through its Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF), in...
Aug 12 min read


Fashion First: Caribbean Confidence Takes the Catwalk at CARIFESTA XV
Candi Nicholls - Fashion Coordinator, CARIFESTA XV Before a single word is spoken, the Caribbean makes its presence known through...
Jul 312 min read


CARIFESTA XV Global Media Head Calls on Caribbean and Diaspora Media to Cover with Intention
Josanne Leonard - Global Communications Director, CARIFESTA XV With less than a month to go until CARIFESTA XV, Global Communications...
Jul 312 min read


NCF and CDB’s CIIF Partner to Boost Creative Sector with CARIFESTA XV Mobility Grants Valued at USD50,000
From left to right: the NCF's Senior Business Development Officer Andre Hoyte, NCF CEO Carol Roberts with Malene Joseph, Fund Coordinator...
Jul 302 min read


CALLING ALL PRESENTERS! Be the Face & Voice of CARIFESTA XV
Are you a natural on camera? Do you have a voice that commands attention? Can you bring the excitement of the Caribbean’s biggest...
Jul 261 min read
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