PROGRAMME
01
November,
Sunday
Cayman Brac
Free Event
03
November,
Tuesday
George Town
Free Event
04
November,
Wednesday
East End
Free Event
05
November,
Thursday
West Bay
Free Event
06
November,
Friday
Duppy Story Night
Free Event
During the Week, We Visit Your School
Gimistory doesn’t stop at the beach. Through advance-registered school visits, our storytellers bring oral tradition straight into assemblies and classrooms – reaching nearly 2,000 + young students each year.
For more information or to arrange a school visit, email programmes@artscayman.org
Schools
Students
Past supporters
Our Past Performers
The Storycrafters, Jeri Burns and Barry Marshall
Ken Corsbie
Ken Corsbie was an iconic Guyanese-Caribbean storyteller, actor, director and cultural ambassador whose dynamic performances, humour and mastery of Caribbean folklore made him a pioneering figure in regional storytelling and a beloved veteran of Gimistory from its inception.
Dr. Amina Blackwood Meeks
Dr. Amina Blackwood Meeks is an internationally acclaimed Jamaican storyteller, writer, actress, educator, and custodian of Caribbean oral traditions, and the founder of Ntukuma, The Storytelling Foundation of Jamaica.
Our 2025 Hosts
Our past hosts have been an essential part of Gimistory’s story, helping create the welcoming sense of community at the heart of our festival and community engagement with the schools.
Mona Lisa Meade
Host
Xosia McGregor
Host
Xosia McGregor is a Caribbean singer and radio personality with a deep passion for culture, community, and celebrating local creative talent.
Rita Powell
Rita Powell is the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s Head of Education, Grants and Research, supporting arts education, professional development, research, and opportunities for Cayman’s creative community.
Nicole Durrant
Education Officer
Pam Norton
Host
Pam Norton is a Caymanian radio personality and presenter with Big Fish 95.5FM, known for her engaging presence and longstanding connection to Cayman’s community and cultural events.
