During CARIFESTA XV , a number of eminent regional politicians and academics engaged in public discourse about a variety of topics.  Hear professor, Sir Hilary Beckles as he gives his views about Barbados and civilization in the Caribbean.

INSIDER'S REPORT | THE BIG CONVERSATIONS | PART 2 | SIR HILARY BECKLES | BARBADOS AND CIVILISATION

As part of the Big Conversations series during CARIFESTA XV, Prime Minister Mia Mottley and St. Lucian diplomat Dr. June Soomer — a member of the UN Forum on People of African Descent — share their perspectives on what “civilisation” means in the Caribbean context and the importance of free movement of people. The discussion is moderated by CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett.

INSIDER'S REPORT | THE BIG CONVERSATIONS | PART 3 | CIVILISATION IN THE CARIBBEAN

In this feature, regional artistes Akuzuru of Trinidad and Tobago and John Hunte of Barbados  weigh the pros and cons of Artificial intelligence against the backdrop of Caribbean culture.

INSIDER'S REPORT | BIG CONVERSATIONS | AI CAN'T TAKE WAY WE RHYTHMN

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