Over the years I have written about what I referred to as “Evil Stalking this Land.” Stories in the media in the last few weeks - “Charred Remains Discovered in Park Hill”; “Aldon Charged in Body Burning Horror”; “Another accused man sent for Psychiatric Evaluation amid concerns of lack of staff”; “Police seize gun, extended magazine and bullets at Campden Park Cargo Port”- including 3,558 rounds of ammunition, have me.
In the landscape of print media in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, one name stands out prominently – Searchlight. Born on 7th April, 1995, this newspaper marked a new era not just in its own journey but also in the history of journalism in this Caribbean nation. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a multimedia entity, Searchlight has remained committed to its vision, mission, and operational guidelines.
I had the privilege of delivering this year’s UWI Global Campus Annual Heritage Month Lecture. It gave me the opportunity to reflect on the process leading to Chatoyer’s formal recognition as this country’s first and so far, only National Hero, and of my own involvement in the process. I expressed disappointment that the National Youth Council did not get the kind of recognition they deserve for their advocacy for Chatoyer as.
“But it is in his final conclusion that Fraser introduces a specifically Vincentian dimension to the debate. At a time when we are trying to unearth our own heroes, we should be prepared to bury the colonial ones that were thrust on us. The real significance and heroism real significance and heroism of Chatoyer rest in his fight against the legacy of Columbus. And the European domination that was part of.
Renowned Historian and Author, Dr. Adrian Fraser has made the call for a system of honours to be implemented here before the naming of another National Hero. Dr. Adrian Fraser while delivering a lecture last night on the topic, ‘National Hero and Heroes’ Day – Meaning and Significance. What’s next?, said a number of people have…