Minister Duggins: CARIFESTA XV a Platform for Saint Kitts and Nevis to Declare “This Is Who We Are”
St. Kitts and Nevis is preparing to bring the vibrancy, talent, and cultural richness of the Federation to the Caribbean’s biggest stage, CARIFESTA XV. The (usually) biennial Caribbean Festival of Arts, renowned as the region’s premier cultural showcase, will see the twin-island nation represented by a dynamic delegation of artists, performers, and cultural practitioners across multiple disciplines. From visual arts and literary works to fashion,
All Eyes on Barbados as CARIFESTA XV Set to Showcase Caribbean Artistic Excellence
As the final notes of Crop Over 2025 fade into the sunset, Barbados is stepping confidently into the global spotlight with its hosting of the Caribbean’s premier arts and culture festival: CARIFESTA XV, from August 22–31, 2025. Under the theme “Caribbean Roots. Global Excellence,” this 10-day cultural extravaganza will unite over 25 participating countries-including Brazil, Ghana, Cuba, and Colombia-making Barbados a living gallery of regional
Barbados Gears Up to Host CARIFESTA XV Under the Theme “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence”
Barbados is set to host the 15th edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XV) from August 22 to 31, 2025. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Senator the Honourable Shantal Munro-Knight, announced that the island is ready to welcome both regional and global audiences to the much-anticipated cultural event. This year’s theme, "Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence," reflects the festival's