CARICOM Tripartite Agreement for Cultural Exchange Programs

Antiguayen Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, spokesman for the alliance, expressed certainty about the effectiveness of the planned programs for social inclusion of the underclass in each of the nations. He especially noted the eagerness of Haiti to move quickly on the review and implementation of the proposed programs. He added the contract between the nations would create a cross-cultural exchange of mutually beneficial resources for social development of the youth of each participating nation.

During the planning meeting of the nations at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute in late January, the following Haitian representatives were in attendance: President Michel Martelly; Minister of Culture, Josette Darguste; Minister of Youth, Sports, and Civic Action, Magalie Racine; Secretary of State for Vocational Training, Marina Gourgue; Project Manager of Cultural Programs, Barbara Stephenson; and Ambassador-at-large, Dr. Clarence Henry.

Some of the cultural exchange programs planned for implementation include sports, performance art, music, and arts and crafts. Also, a program to equip youth with bi-lingual skills in French and English, along with an Antiguayen-Barbudan French Cultural Festival will be introduced.

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