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CAF approves close to half a million dollars in grant funding to Barbados to boost Cultural Tourism and Creative Economy during hosting of CARIFESTA XV
Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy, CAF’s Regional Manager for the Caribbean and representative in Barbados and Dr. The Honourable Shantal...
Aug 18, 20253 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 1, 20252 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 30, 20252 min read


Festival Director Shares Vision, Legacy and Invitation to Partner for CARIFESTA XV
Carol Roberts, Festival Director of CARIFESTA XV and CEO of the National Cultural Foundation “Let’s tell the story of CARIFESTA XV —...
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Media and Influencers Connect at CARIFESTA XV Breakfast Meeting
On Wednesday, July 9th, key figures from across Barbados’ media landscape, including media managers, producers, influencers, and digital...
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley signs host country agreement for CARIFESTA XV
Seated: (Left) Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley with CARICOM’s Secretary General Dr. Carla Burnett (right). Standing (left)...
Jul 8, 20251 min read
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