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COMMUNIQUE | Forty-ninth (49th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community | Montego Bay, Jamaica
COMMUNIQUE The Forty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 6-8 July under the chairmanship of Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. Members of the Conference in attendance were: Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Honourable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of…
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Culture Directors and Interim Festival Directorate reviewing plans for CARIFESTA XV
“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): The stage is being set in Barbados for a spectacular hosting of CARIFESTA XV which will feature a unique blend…
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“CARIFESTA XV: The Ideal Stage to propel Caribbean artists” – Barbados CARICOM Youth Ambassador
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 people, are here to support you. To any young person: take advantage of the…
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Registration for CARIFESTA XV artists extended to 21 March
“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 have until 21 March to secure their spot in…
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CARICOM Youth Ambassador and Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM strategise meaningful youth participation
“Meeting with Ambassador Comissiong was essential for aligning key priorities, including ensuring meaningful youth participation at the upcoming CARICOM Heads of Government Summit and advancing initiatives to engage young people across Barbados. This discussion provided an opportunity to strategise projects such as the proposed CARICOM Youth Workshop and outreach campaigns aimed at enhancing youth representation and increasing public awareness of…
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CARIFESTA XV in Antigua and Barbuda postponed to 2022
CARIFESTA, the Region’s premiere cultural festival, which was scheduled to be held in Antigua and Barbuda in August next year, has been postponed to August 2022. The Hon. Daryll Matthew, Minister of Sports, Culture, National Festivals, and the Arts of Antigua and Barbuda, announced the decision on 8 October, at a virtual meeting of the Regional Cultural Committee. The Committee…
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