Barbados signs MOU with International African American Museum

Barbados has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International African American Museum (IAAM), which should see enhanced collaboration on a number of cultural and tourism ventures and projects.

The MOU is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanges in culture, heritage, tourism, and the creative industries between Barbados and IAAM.

The document on cooperation in the field of culture and tourism was signed on Sunday by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight and the Chief Executive Officer and President of the IAAM, Dr Tonya Matthews, at O2 Beach Resort and Spa, Dover, Christ Church.

The International African American Museum is located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It was officially opened to the public on June 27, 2023.

(BGIS)