CARBICA is the premier regional body for the promotion and development of Archives.
Carbica, the Caribbean Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives is part of a bigger network, the International Council on Archives (ICA) which works closely with UNESCO. ICA has more than 1700 members in over 180 countries, which makes it truly international.
MIGAN - Memory of the Islands / A Gateway for Archival Networking
It is a webportal that gives access to the archival resources of the Caribbean. In its full achievement, it will connect all Caribbean archival institutions in a common data base, and give access to digital archival contents and full descriptions of fonds and collections kept throughout the Caribbean. It already aims at providing a detailed directory of public Caribbean archives.
CHEN - Caribbean Heritage Emergency Network
A network of experts and professionals who are willing to save and preserve the Caribbean Heritage, provide training, and carry out response missions in affected areas.
Become a Member
As a member you will have access to our login portal where you can find important information and downloadable documents. Your membership will also enable you to join us in all the activities and events that are sponsored by the Association. Remember that these events are only open to fully subscribed members of CARBICA, so we encourage you to renew your membership early.
News & Events
Carbica Newsletter November/ December 2025
Please download our November/ December 2025 newsletter here to be up to date.
Read moreCaribbean Risk Map Online!
Here you’ll find the Caribbean Heritage Geo location Risk Map. A mapping of cultural properties in the Caribbean. The project is work in progress. Below a sneak peak of the interactive map! You can use the search button to search for a cultural property. Use the zoom in/uit button, or watch the map full screen.…
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Disaster Preparedness for the Heritage Sector – Zoom Webinar
Disaster Preparedness for the Heritage Sector – Zoom Webinar
Read morePresident of CARBICA Extends Concern and Support to Nations Affected by Hurricane Beryl
The Caribbean Branch of the International Council on Archives (CARBICA) extends its concern to all nations impacted by the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl across the Caribbean region. Our hearts go out to those who have suffered losses and hardships due to this devastating natural disaster. The Caribbean is not only rich in natural…
Read moreStatement from the President of CARBICA on the Barbados Archival Repository Fire
The Caribbean Branch of the International Council on Archives (CARRBICA) notes, with great sadness and deep concern, the devastating fire that engulfed an archival repository building in Barbados. This tragic incident has not only resulted in the loss of invaluable historical records but has also dealt a severe blow to our collective cultural heritage. The…
Read moreINAUGURATION OF THE CARIBBEAN CULTURAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE HUB
The Caribbean Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (CARBICA) has inaugurated the Caribbean Cultural Emergency Response Hub, marking a significant milestone in enhancing disaster preparedness for cultural heritage in the Caribbean region. Hosted between the 11th and 13th of March, the inauguration event saw the participation of esteemed experts from renowned organizations such…
Read moreCARBICA Statement Our Caribbean Documentary Heritage Under Threat
PRESS RELEASE In response to various institutional breaches affecting National Archives in the Caribbean CARBICA Statement on Protecting our Caribbean Documentary Heritage
Read moreCaribbean Heritage Emergency Network Survey
Caribbean Heritage Emergency Network Survey!
Read moreLaunch a CER Regional Hub in the Caribbean region.
In short, Cultural Emergency Response (CER) and the Cultural Heritage Emergency Network (CHEN) launch a CER Regional Hub in the Caribbean region. The Caribbean is a region rich in cultural diversity and heritage, but it also faces many devastating and recurring environmental challenges like hurricanes, floods, coastal erosion, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. The CER Regional…
Read moreEndangered Archives Programme webinar
How to put together a strong application to the Endangered Archives Programme webinar 27th June This webinar will provide insights into the application process to the Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) and give some advice on how to prepare a strong funding proposal. The British Library’s Endangered Archives Programme facilitates the digitization of archives around the world that…
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