Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM); Honourable Mia Mottley, SC, MP, Prime Minister of Barbados and Outgoing Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government of ...

“Ultimately, CARIFESTA XV presents the opportunity to stimulate the local economy through increased tourism, job creation, and support for small businesses. This festival sees the coming together of hundreds of cultural practitioners, as well as members of the wider populace to network, perform, tra...

There is now a significant increase in regional and global awareness of the value and importance of the creative industries, and how they can contribute to sustainable development in small countries in the global South. These views were shared by Beverly Harry-Emmanuel, Advisor, Social Development a...

“The insight and guidance of the IFD are crucial to ensuring that CARIFESTA remains relevant and advantageous for all stakeholders involved,” emphasised Dr Hilary Brown, Programme Director, Culture – CARICOM Secretariat Thursday, 26 June 2025 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown):&...

"Through strengthened collaboration between CARICOM and the African Union there is the opportunity to articulate a clear diplomatic, and advocacy strategy to advance the [Reparations] agenda through joint action in the United Nations, the Commonwealth and other intergovernmental bodies…" Dr Hilary B...

This event to mark the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Permanent Memorial to Honour the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, the “Ark of Return”, is an opportunity to reflect on how music and rhythm have played a role in both resistance and resilience. Drumming holds a speci...

Barbados CARICOM Youth Ambassador Ashley Lashley says CARIFESTA XV, slated for 22-31 August 2025 in Barbados, will be an ideal platform to propel Caribbean artists. "Never miss an opportunity.  It's going to be a big celebration!  Believe in yourself; believe in your talent.  We, as Caribbean pe...

CARICOM's Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Elizabeth Solomon, advocates for increased youth participation in regional development. The ASG engaged with youth in The Bahamas last week during several youth empowerment and capacity-building activities held in the margin...

Minister in the Prime Minister's Office with responsibility for Culture, Barbados, Senator the Honourable Shantal Munro-Knight, says the country is ready to welcome the Region and the world to CARIFESTA XV from 22 to 31 August, which will be staged under the theme "Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence...

"Above all else, we want to be able to share with the rest of the Region and the world, who they will miss if they don't come to CARIFESTA!" CARICOM Chair and Barbados Prime Minister Hon. Mia Mottley Caribbean artists registering for CARIFESTA XV, scheduled for 22-31 August in Barbados, now hav...