Breaking: Tourism Minister Calls Emergency Meeting with FOCAP Amidst Picketing Plans
In a surprising move, the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture has requested an emergency meeting with the Foundation of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP) on August 29, 2024 – the same day as the scheduled picketing.
FOCAP, a leading advocacy group, has been pressing for the establishment of a Creative Arts Agency, including the appointment of a Board and Executive Secretary. Despite efforts to reschedule, the meeting remains set for August 29, coinciding with the planned protest.
Undeterred, FOCAP has agreed to attend the meeting, bringing allies from the creative arts sector. The group vows to communicate the outcome and next steps regarding the picketing to its supporters.
This unexpected development raises questions:
- Will the meeting yield positive results for the creative arts industry?
- Can FOCAP and the Minister find common ground?
- Will the picketing proceed as planned?
Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding story.
FOCAP Remains Resolute: “We shall not relent until we see the end results of establishing the agency and have a positive outcome.”
