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Voices Without Borders: Big Conversations Are About to Rewire the Caribbean Imagination
Dr Marielle Barrow-Maignan - Symposia Coordinator Something electric is gathering over Barbados. In a region famed for cadence and...
Aug 18, 20256 min read
100-Member Delegation to Represent Jamaica in Barbados for CARIFESTA
Lenford Salmon - Executive Director for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and Head of the Jamaica Delegation to...
Aug 16, 20253 min read
Barbados Eagerly Awaits the CARIFESTA Delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis
Coryn Anaya Clarke - Author Barbados is rolling out the red carpet for the vibrant and talented delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis, set...
Aug 16, 20252 min read
Barbados Premieres Groundbreaking Documentary “Spirit and Struggle: African Faiths and the Soul of Barbados” at CARIFESTA XV
Bridgetown, Barbados – August 2025 – In a bold and timely exploration of identity, resilience, and justice, Barbados will debut the...
Aug 16, 20252 min read
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 15, 20253 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 15, 20252 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 15, 20253 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 14, 20253 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 14, 20252 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 14, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 12, 20253 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 31, 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
CARIFESTA XV: Building a Legacy Beyond the Festival Stage
As the build-up to CARIFESTA XV continues, Festival Director and CEO of the National Cultural Foundation, Carol Roberts, made one thing...
Jul 23, 20253 min read
From Crop Over to CARIFESTA: Extending the Lifeline of the Caribbean Creative Economy
As Barbados gears up to host the 15th edition of CARIFESTA, Festival Director and CEO of the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), Carol...
Jul 21, 20252 min read
Media at the Heart of CARIFESTA XV: “Access Granted”
CARIFESTA XV Festival Director Carol Roberts has issued a powerful invitation to the media: “You are responsible for capturing the soul...
Jul 21, 20253 min read
CARIFESTA XV Launches Infectious Festival Jingle Showcasing Caribbean Unity and Excellence
The vibrant heartbeat of CARIFESTA XV now has an infectious melody to match, as festival organisers unveil the official jingle, an...
Jul 15, 20252 min read
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