Southeastern Virginia (specifically the HamptonRoads/Tidewater region) has for many years been undergoing a burgeoning and sizeable growth in it's West Indian community. With this growth, the need for a voice of unity was one that was a long time coming.

On the 27th of January 2007, a major step was accomplished  for this vision as finally the 1st Annual Caribbean Cultural Summit was organized. Noted Caribbean Organizations and community leaders were all invited for an all day discussion as ideas were given as to what direction the community should take for positive progress.

Below is a list of the invited organizations and guests:--

• Hon. Dr. Izben Williams, Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis to the U.S. and O.A.S. Embassy of St.Kitts and Nevis (Guest/Keynote Speaker)
• Dr. Patrick A Lewis, Chair of Hampton University’s Department of Political Science and History & former Antiguan Ambassador)
• West Indies United
• Grenadians United
• Virginia Caribbean-American Cultural Association Inc.
• Hampton Roads Community Organization
• Virginia Caribbean Carnival
• M.P. Island Café
• Montego Caribbean Grocery
• West Indian Times
• Island Girl Mix

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