Literary Festival Schedule

In commemoration of Barbados’ fiftieth year of Independence, the panel discussions of the Bim LitFest will focus on iconic texts around fifty years or over written by Barbadian and other Caribbean authors. There will also be discussion around the new generation of Barbadian writers pre and post Independence. Panel discussions will be held in the National Library.

Paule Marshall, a celebrated American writer of Barbadian parentage whose first novel celebrates her visits to Barbados in her childhood, will receive a Lifetime Achievement award presented by the Prime Minister.

In January 2016, Writers Ink Inc. begins a new radio progamme  aired on Q100.7 entitled What’s That You’re Reading? This “Jubilee Series” (named for Independence celebrations) will feature the works of Barbadian writers mainly. The Bridgetown Literary Tour will also be expanded to include locations relevant to Independence: The Parliament Buildings, Government Headquarters and the Garrison Savannah, among others.

The special issue of BIM magazine in celebration of our 50th year of Independence will be launched (details below.)

Thursday, May 12

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Marks the Start of BimLitFest and Bookfair
Venue: 
National Library
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue: 
National Library

Friday, May 13

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Variety of Events
Venue: 
Festival Tent, Independence Square
10:00 AM - 1:10 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Venue: 
Independence Square
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
BOOKING NOW!
Venue: 
National Library
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BOOKING NOW!
Venue: 
National Library
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
New-Generation writers pre- and post-Independence
Venue: 
Festival Tent, Independence Square
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Readings of Fiction & Poetry
Venue: 
Festival Tent, Independence Square

Saturday, May 14

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
BOOKING NOW!
Venue: 
Meeting Point: Errol Barrow Statue, Independence Square
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
BOOKING NOW!
Venue: 
Meeting Point: Errol Barrow Statue, Independence Square
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue: 
Waterfront Café
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Readings of Fiction & Poetry
Venue: 
Outside Waterfront Café
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Venue: 
Outside Waterfront Café

Sponsors

Maria Holder Memorial Trust

Maria Holder Memorial Trust

WaterFront Cafe

Waterfront Cafe

The NodeHub

Island Inn Hotel

CODE

Days Bookstore

National Library Service

FLOW

Maria Holder Memorial Trust

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