VISION 2020 - We gaatherin'

Wed Jan 01 -  Thurs Dec 31 

.We Gatherin’ Barbados…..to celebrate who we are! This is Vision 2020: The Prime Minister’s vision for An all-inclusive Bajan homecoming! She gave a call to action at our Independence Day Parade last year, for all Barbadians….those at home and those anywhere in the world …… Bajans by birth, Bajans by descent, Bajans by choice… and those who love Barbados…… to join heads, hands and hearts to help “build the best Barbados…. together”. This will be a catalyst for national transformation.(More)

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AGROFEST  2020 - Agricultural Festival

Fri Feb 21 - Sun Feb 23

Festival Of Agriculture

Barbados’ Agricultural Festival (Agrofest) is held annually in connection with the Ministry of Agriculture to celebrate the island’s agricultural sector.

It takes place during the month of February and runs over 3 days (usually a weekend). It’s one of the largest events in Barbados and is held in Queen’s Park, close to the capital city of Bridgetown.

You can visit the Barbados Agricultural Society website at www.basonevoice.org or connect with Agrofest on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AgrofestBarbados.

Or, contact the Barbados Agricultural Society on (246) 436-6683 or via email at [email protected]

Come, visit the island, and pay them a visit:

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SAINT LUCIA Jazz Festival - 2nd Annual 

Thurs May 07 - Sat May 09, 2020

Second Annual Event in Saint Lucia, May 7-9, 2020

Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and Jazz at Lincoln Center announced the official dates and artist lineup for the 2020 Saint Lucia Jazz Festival Produced in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Following  the success of the inaugural 2019 Saint Lucia Jazz Festival Produced in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center which Jazziz magazine called “the Caribbean’s premier jazz destination.”

It will feature the finest names in modern jazz performing in venues throughout Saint Lucia’s distinct Caribbean landscape, including The Ramp on Rodney Bay and Gros Islet Park.

The three-day festival will also feature world renowned artists who have performed on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s season concerts, touring initiatives, and global outposts, as well as throughout Saint Lucia Jazz Festival’s 28-year history.

To date, the diverse lineup showcases artists spanning the Caribbean, the U.K. and the U.S. including:

Chick Corea’s Vigilette with Carlitos Del Puerto, Marcus Gilmore and Special Guest

Roy Hargrove Celebration with Willie Jones III featuring Renée Neufville and Special Guests

Alphonso Horne and The Gotham Kings

Ruben Fox’s London Brass featuring Theon Cross and Mark Kavuma

Maher Beauroy presents WASHA!

In addition to world-class performances, the 2020 Saint Lucia Jazz Festival will feature “Artists In Education” initiatives including master classes, professional development, and live performance collaborations with Saint Lucia School of Music students and local jazz artists.

“Building upon last year's successful inaugural year of the partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center, the 2020 Saint Lucia Jazz Festival is a combination of premier jazz with a picture-perfect destination,” said Hon. Minister of Tourism Dominic Fedee. “Saint Lucia is thrilled to once again bring world-class performances to jazz fans and music aficionados who will travel to Saint Lucia from around the globe.”

Saint Lucia has been hosting a vibrant jazz festival annually since 1992. For more than 28 years, the festival has attracted visitors from around the world for events and concerts celebrating multiple forms of international, Saint Lucian and Caribbean jazz music. For more information, go to www.stlucia.org.

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