Aspiring creatives get support to pursue dreams on CARICOM Day

In celebration of CARICOM Day on July 4, several promising young artistes from Barbados have landed endorsements to help further their creative careers.

Ashley Lashley, the youth ambassador for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at a brief ceremony held on Tuesday, praised the young artists from Shirley Chisholm Primary School, St. Martin’s Mangrove Primary School, and Lester Vaughan School for their efforts in their respective fields and promised that more opportunities will be made available.

These students from the Shirley Chisholm Primary School were seen fully decked out in the colours of the Grenadian flag.

“Throughout this endorsement with us, they will receive various mentorship opportunities from prominent musicians in Barbados. We will be donating equipment to them to help propel their musical careers, and they will be taken on various media tours throughout this endorsement.

Jazarie Belgrave seen here performing with the Lester Vaughan School band who were also endorsed by the Ashley Lashley Foundation.

“Here at the Ashley Lashley Foundation, we see the immense potential in these young artistes, and we are committed to providing them the resources and support that they need. We believe that music is a potent tool for inspiring positive change,and these young artists have a unique ability to connect with audiences and inspire action.”  

Ashley Lashley presenting Jazarie Belgrave with his endorsement.

Lester Vaughan School Band which recently showcased their musical talents at the launch ceremony of the Barbados Youth Climate Action Summit; Jazarie Belgrave, a young aspiring artist from the Shirley Chisholm Primary School and Trozary Payne, a budding DJ from St. Martin’s Mangrove Primary School, were presented with their endorsements from the Ashley Lashley Foundation during the ceremony, which also included the gifting of musical equipment.

Ashley Lashley, youth ambassador for CARICOM, is all smiles as she presents Trozary Payne-Daniel with his endorsement.

In recognition of CARICOM Day at the Shirley Chisholm Primary School, a number of installations featuring information on CARICOM states was also on display. 

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Shirley Chisholm Primary School pupils seen here conducting a landship drill.