How to promote Creative Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean? By Dr. Keith Nurse, World Trade Organization Chair at the University of West Indies Caribbean economies have a narrow and declining industrial base and an expanding debt overhang in part due to deteriorating export competitiveness. As such there is an increasing view among Caribbean governments and … [Read more...] about The Orange Economy
Arts, Culture & Creativity
There is No Barrel: 10 Take Aways from Youth Talk, Carifesta XIII
This post is adapted from remarks given by Dr. Marielle Barrow at an IDB-hosted panel on Caribbean cultural industries at CARIFESTA 2017 in Barbados. When we produce art, the act of creative expression does not make our work part of the Creative or Cultural Industries. It is the sharing, dissemination, exhibition or publication of that work that renders it accessible and … [Read more...] about There is No Barrel: 10 Take Aways from Youth Talk, Carifesta XIII
CARIFESTA 2017: Bringing the Best of the Caribbean’s Arts, Culture and Youth to Barbados
Every two years, CARICOM and CARIFORUM countries of the Caribbean and Latin America gather to celebrate the spirit of their people through the expressions of Art, Music, Food, Folklore, Theatre and Dance at the Caribbean Festival of Arts known as CARIFESTA. From Thursday, Aug 17 to Sun, Aug 27, Barbados will be hosting the 13th Caribbean regional edition of this exciting … [Read more...] about CARIFESTA 2017: Bringing the Best of the Caribbean’s Arts, Culture and Youth to Barbados
Coconut the New Sexy: Anglophone Caribbean awakens to exploit new market and tourism opportunities
“Sales of coconut water is slated to grow from US$1.36 billion market in 2014 to US$4 billion in 2019. Leading global brand manufacturers such as the Coca Cola Co., Pepsi Co. and Red Bull GmbH, as well as niche players such as Vita Coco have driven product and market development.” (Technavio, 2015). Coconuts have long been a tropical agricultural product exploited … [Read more...] about Coconut the New Sexy: Anglophone Caribbean awakens to exploit new market and tourism opportunities
Are you a Superboss?
When I first heard the term, my mind strayed to the lyrics of Trinidadian Soca Star, Machel Mantano's, 2014 Carnival hit “Like a Boss”. Interestingly, after much reading I was able to find one link between “Like a Boss” and “Superboss” - in both cases the concept speaks to supercharging persons. In the first instance a good party, in the latter turbocharging careers. … [Read more...] about Are you a Superboss?