On Sunday, February 26, 2024, the opening ceremony of the CARICOM 46th General Meeting witnessed an electrifying performance by a group of talented drummers from around the Caribbean. Included in that group were four young men from Turks and Caicos Islands, who with the others, stole the show with their energetic and rhythmic drumming piece, “Sounds of the Caribbean”.

Krishnar Penn, Romarii Rolle, Lorenz Handfield and Kanye Robinson represented the Turks and Caicos Islands with pride, joining forces with talented drummers from The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Their synchronized beats and dynamic stage presence left the audience of over 2000 people in awe, earning them a well-deserved standing ovation. The performance was a testament to their talent and the region’s rich cultural heritage. It also showcased how unity can be achieved when we work together.

The “Sounds of the Caribbean” performance will be remembered as a highlight of the event, and these four young men have solidified their place as ambassadors of Turks and Caicos Islands’ vibrant cultural scene.

Commenting on the performance, Director Fulford said “having the opportunity to witness our young men perform for such an event was a moment of great pride. It further drives home the importance of the various programmes that we offer as a department that help to cultivate these various musical talents that our young men have. It is particularly needed during this time when our young men are on the media for negative undertakings. We take this opportunity to congratulate all four of them for an outstanding job and encourage them to continue on a positive path. We would also like to register our thanks and appreciation to our Ministry and Department team, the schools they represent and the Government and people of Guyana for their warm hospitality and care while we visited. We are forever grateful.”