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Eloghosa Osunde Joins CARIFESTA XV: Acclaimed Nigerian Writer and Multidisciplinary Artist Confirmed for Barbados Festival
Eloghosa Osunde - Nigerian Writer and Multidisciplinary Artist Internationally acclaimed Nigerian writer and multidisciplinary artist...
Aug 21, 20252 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 20, 20253 min read
Rashida Brereton: Carrying the Pulse of the Caribbean to the World
Rashida Brereton - Theatre Arts Coordinator for CARIFESTA XV When Rashida Brereton says, “Barbados has a culture!” , it is not a...
Aug 19, 20253 min read
Only a Few Sleeps Now: When the Horn Sounds, the Caribbean Arrives
Barbados is holding its breath. Crop Over wrapped up only a few weeks ago, but the island is still humming and the feeling of festival...
Aug 18, 20253 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 18, 20253 min read
When the Body Finds the Words: CARIFESTA Dance Is Writing New Caribbean Languages
Dance is stepping onto CARIFESTA XV as both heartbeat and headline. It’s not just the showcase it usually is. This time, it’s a language...
Aug 18, 20254 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 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
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 14, 20254 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
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
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 9, 20253 min read
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