ARUBA
International Film Festival
June 4-11
For eight days Aruba will be the centre of attention in the world of cinematography. Actors, producers, film-makers and members of the international press will be on island to witness the first AIFF, an opportunity to bring the international film community to Aruba and share the beauty of Aruba with the world. arubafilmfest.com
TOBAGO
Underwater Carnival
June 11-18
This week-long dive festival is hosted by the Tobago House of Assembly’s Tourism Division, the Tourism Development Company and the Association of Tobago Dive Operators. Growing larger every year, it’s an event that’s gaining popularity as people from other Caribbean islands appear. tobagounderwatercarnival.com
ST MARTIN
First Annual Caribbean Festival
July 10-14
St Martin is holding its first annual Caribbean festival this July. The event will bring together some of the island’s best musical talents as well as performers from around the Caribbean. The celebration will also have parades by local troops and troops from neighbouring islands. stmartincarnival.com
BARBADOS
The Third International Conference
on Sport, Race, and Ethnicity
July 15-18
The year 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of Frank Worrell becoming the first Black captain of the West Indies cricket team in a complete test series, and of the famous “Tied Test” with Australia in his first test as Captain. In honour of this anniversary and in memory of Sir Frank Worrell, the third conference on Sport, Race, and Ethnicity is being held in Barbados, birthplace of Sir Frank and many other great West Indian cricketers, including Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Conrad Hunte, Malcom Marshall, Joel Garner, Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes. The CLR James Centre at Cave Hill is also home to the original manuscript of James’ classic work, Beyond a Boundary. The conference is co-hosted by the Academy of International Sport at George Mason University, Virginia, USA, and the CLR James Centre at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados. culturaldiversity.net.au
JAMAICA
Reggae Sumfest
July 18-24
Now in its 17th year, Reggae Sumfest kicks off in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Sunday with a beach party. Last year’s line-up included many performers including Beenie Man, Mavado, Toni Braxton and Tarrus Riley. Buzz has already started as patrons speculate about the artistes up for 2010. reggaesumfest.com
LONDON, ENGLAND
One Love Festival 2010.
August 6-8
Billed as the UK’s No.1 Reggae dub event this festival aims to introduce acts with different music areas including spoken word and lectures. onelovefestival.co.uk
More Caribbean Events
GRENADA
Rock D Spice Festival
June 4-6
JAMAICA
Caribbean Fashion Week
Hosted by Nia Long
June 10- 15
