Caribbean Leaders Urge Return to Free Movement at CARIFESTA XV

Augusr 29, 2025 – During the Big Conversations segment at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados, regional leaders reignited the call for a return to the Caribbean’s once-borderless spirit of unity.

Reflecting on a time when people could move freely across islands without today’s travel restrictions, speakers emphasized the need to rebuild that shared sense of community. The discussion highlighted both the cultural and practical importance of restoring regional freedom of movement, an issue that still faces modern-day challenges.

For Tobago and the wider Caribbean, the message was clear: greater integration is key to strengthening regional identity and opportunity.