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launched the Faculty of Culture, Creative and Performing Arts in 2020. Deputy Principal of The UWI, Cave Hill Professor Winston Moore said worldwide, the orange economy has recorded annual growth of 14 per cent and has become one of the most successful parts of Caribbean economies in the post-independence period. He said the showcase illustrated what was possible through hard work and dedication. A similar position was put forward by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley , through whose support the number of programme participants doubled. In a vote of confidence for the initiative, the Barbados Head of Government said it could help develop global citizens with Bajan roots and instill in them discipline and an appreciation for excellence in the arts.
The Hon. Mia Amor Mottley Prime Minister of Barbados
make your journey sincere, more powerful, and more authentic. In today’s world, people pay for authenticity.” Minister of State in the Office of Attorney General with responsibility for Crime Prevention Corey Lane said the programme not only empowered the youth but it taught them ways they can merge art with technology.
He encouraged them to become
Sampson ,14, a student of Combermere School who had no previous acting experience but is now interested in pursuing a career in the arts. “My experience was amazing. I was introduced to the programme by one of my friends. I came here the first day and was shy. When I finally opened up, I made amazing friends. I was put into a group called KFC, and these were some of the best people I’ve worked with; they were fun and amazing. The programme was amazing. I loved every minute of it and would love to do this again.” Like Sampson, 14-year-old Kamaria Boyce of Frederick Smith Secondary School had no previous experience in acting. “When my mother first told me it was a circus camp, I asked her if I was going to be a clown. But when I came, I was told it was acrobatics, juggling and so on. The
ambassadors of this type of programme
in schools and communities.
The two-week pilot programme catered to children ages 10-17. Initially, Executive Producer of the Blue Escape ACT Festival , Steve Koskie , said he and
From left: The Hon. Corey Layne , Minister of State in the Office of the Attorney General responsible for Crime Prevention; The Hon. Mia Amor Mottley , Prime Minister of Barbados; Senator Shantal Munro-Knight , Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Sustainable Development, Commitment for Results and Culture; and Prof. Winston Moore , Deputy Principal, Cave Hill
others personally provided seed funding before they got the attention of the Prime Minister and were able to secure additional financial support. This allowed them to increase the number of participants. He said some of the top technology and circus instructors in the world helped hone the skills of the youth, most of whom had little to no experience in the arts. One of those participants was Rohishia
“When we create an environment where people can emerge as artists and sportspeople, they become global citizens with Bajan roots. You never forget where you come from. Rihanna has never lost her accent because she is faithful to who she is.” The Prime Minister told participants: “Do not ever forget who you are or where you come from because that is what is going to
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