THE array of skills and talents that reside within the walls of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, unfolded as they continued celebrations Tuesday.An Afternoon of Musical Entertainment, Poetry and Palava’ gave the staffers an opportunity to express their culture, talents and passion by showcasing their performing talents.
Among the staffers who participated were Petal Dodson, Seranne Isaacs, Sherwin Toyne-Stephenson and Chie Clark, who sang ‘Don’t save it all for Christmas’, ‘Hallelujah’, ‘I’m lost without you’ and ‘All of me’.
Other performances included poetry done by Schenelle Leonce who recited her own poem titled ‘For all its worth’, the song ‘Chosen Generation’ performed by Grantley Abrams and poems of ‘Ol’Higue’ and ‘Anansi and Busimama’ done by Riane de Haas-Bledoeg.
The staffers in the audience cheered and supported their colleagues, testimony to illustrating the cohesion and opportunities for collaboration enhanced by the activities. On Wednesday there was a culinary exhibition which featured scrumptious dishes from CARICOM countries, while on Thursday staff from the Secretariat showcased pieces from Marcia Dos Santos, Sidney Francois and Street Styles in a Fashion Extravaganza. The curtains will come down today with a Grill Master and Mixology Competition as well as a karaoke and games night.
The CARICOM Staff Talent week of activities is an annual event now in its thirteenth year. This year it is held under the theme ‘Creativity and Innovation for a Better Tomorrow’. The activities aim to showcase the creativity and talents of the staff and encourage a work-life balance.