Event

The NGC Bocas Lit Fest 2019 takes place from May 1 to 5. Check out all the UWI-related events happening on May 3: 

• 10 to 11am | One-on-One with Earl Lovelace – UWI St. Augustine Prof. Emeritus Funso Aiyejina introduces Earl Lovelace who will read from his classic novel, The Dragon Can’t Dance at NALIS, AV Room.

• 10 to 11.30am | Capitalism and Slavery at 75 – Historians Dean Heather Cateau, FHE, Selwyn Cudjoe and writer Caryl Phillips discuss the legacy of Erick Williams’ groundbreaking historical and economic study. Chaired by Dr. Gabrielle Hosein. The event takes place at NALIS, Old Fire Station.

• 2 to 3pm | Take Two: Kendel Hippolyte (Word Planting) and Canisia Lubrin (Voodoo Hypothesis) – UWI lecturer, Amilcar Sanatan chairs a discussion between two St. Lucian writers of two generations at NALIS, Old Fire Station.

• 3 to 4pm | Film Screening – Sun, Sea and Science (2018) – Learn about the expertise of UWI scientists: Dr Adesh Ramsubhag; Prof. Patrick Hosein and Professor Paul Teelucksingh in this documentary directed by Raymond Ramcharitar at the NALIS, AV Room.
• 4 to 5pm | Take Two: Muli Amaye (A House with No Angels) and Geoffrey Philp (Garvey’s Ghost) – The following authors will be reading from their novels at NALIS, AV Room.

• 4.30 to 6pm | The Naipaul Inheritance –The new book of essays Seepersad and Sons launches with a debate about the legacies of the Naipaul literary dynasty for contemporary Caribbean writers. Featuring Editor Dr Vijay Maharaj, scholar Kenneth Ramchand, and writer Anton Nimblett. Chaired by Andre Bagoo. The event takes place at NALIS, Old Fire Station.

• 5 to 6pm | Capturing Carnival – A panel discussion on the art and science of Carnival photography, with Maria Nunes (A World of Their Own), Dr. Kevin Browne (High Mas), and Christine Norton (Minshall by Norton), chaired by Franka Philip at NALIS, AV Room.

To view the full schedule of UWI-Related Bocas Lit Fest Events, please click here.

To view the full schedule of Bocas Lit Festival events and more, please visit their website: https://www.bocaslitfest.com/2019/.