"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 the coveted event.

CARICOM Chair and Barbados Prime Minister Hon. Mia Mottley urged artists to take advantage of the regional and international exposure on the CARIFESTA stage.

She advised, “I've already said that we should extend the platform. Clearly, [artists] can work through their governments…but 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!"

Listen to her comments in the video below.