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A Festival of Lessons and Legacy: Michelle Hinkson-Cox on the Transformative Journey of CARIFESTA XV
Michelle Hinkson-Cox - Artistic Lead for CARIFESTA XV When Michelle Hinkson-Cox, Artistic Lead for CARIFESTA XV, stood at Queen’s Park...
Sep 62 min read
CARIFESTA XV Village Closes on a High Note, Celebrating Unity Through Culture and Creativity
The curtains have closed on the CARIFESTA XV Village and Grand Market at Waterford, leaving behind 10 days of vibrant cultural exchange,...
Sep 11 min read
Rhythms of the Region - A Night at the CARIFESTA XV Grand Market (A review)
On Day 6 (August 27th) of CARIFESTA XV, as the sun dipped below the horizon, the Grand Market shifted into its most vibrant and electric...
Aug 294 min read
A Final Dash for Dignity
Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. August 28, 2025. 11:05 AM. The sun at the Cap-Haïtien airport doesn’t shine; it hammers. The air is thick and heavy,...
Aug 293 min read
Heritage Games Take Center Stage at CARIFESTA XV: Warri and Potta Showcase Barbados’ Intangible Cultural Legacy
As part of Barbados’ proud contribution to CARIFESTA XV, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) will host the Heritage Games Workshops...
Aug 253 min read
From Plantain Stems to the World Stage - Nigerian innovator Tare Robinson brings her sustainable hair revolution to CARIFESTA XV in Barbados
Tare Robinson Korumene is a Nigerian entrepreneur redefining the global hair and beauty industry by placing sustainability at its core....
Aug 222 min read
Jamaica’s Creative Powerhouse Heads to CARIFESTA XV in Barbados
Jamaica is set to make a vibrant impact at CARIFESTA XV, taking place in Barbados from August 22–31, 2025, with a dynamic 100-member...
Aug 223 min read
Saint Lucia to Showcase Cultural Brilliance and Creative Power at CARIFESTA XV
Castries, Saint Lucia – The Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) is proud to announce that Saint Lucia will participate in CARIFESTA XV,...
Aug 223 min read
CARIFESTA XV Gets Moving with pickUP Barbados: Making the Festival More Accessible for All
CARIFESTA XV is all about connection—bringing people together to celebrate the best of Caribbean culture. This year, getting to and from...
Aug 222 min read
The Camerhogne Boat sails towards CARIFESTA XV
Chris deRiggs, Writer and Director of The Camerhogne Boat At the invitation of Chris deRiggs, writer and director of The Camerhogne...
Aug 203 min read
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 183 min read
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 186 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 163 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
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
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
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