gregg784THIS IS A RE-POST AUGUST 1 IS EMANCIPATION DAY FOR ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT AUGUST 1 IS EMANCIPATION DAY FOR ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT By Jason Walker Emancipation day is an important day for the descendants of Africa, especially those whose ancestors were impacted by the Slave trade.…
gregg784Sir Godfrey Gregg Today St. Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates Emancipation Day from slavery. Unfortunately, we are still in slavery or under the rule of colonialism. Since we are STILL tied to the Privy Council of the London Court system. It is time for St. Vincent and the Grenadines to…
Read moregregg784As with St. Vincent, Bequia was home to Amerindians before European farmers, fishermen and traders settled here in the 1700s. Nine sugar plantations were established during the early 1800s but prosperity was short-lived when the sugar industry entered a period of decline. The maritime trades of fishing, whaling and boat…
Read moregregg784Being a father has been, without a doubt, my greatest source of achievement, pride and inspiration. Fatherhood has taught me about unconditional love, reinforced the importance of giving back and taught me how to be a better person. Average Rating 5 out of 5 stars. 1 votes.You must log…
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Read moregregg784Mia Mottley Sworn in As Barbados’ First Female Prime Minister, Names Attorney General Mia Mottley (Right) Took the Oath of Office Before Governor General Dame Sandra Mason at Government House. Mottley, Barbados’ eighth prime minister, is expected to name the rest of her Cabinet by Monday. Mere hours after…
Read moregregg784Mia Mottley is sworn in as new Prime Minister Less than 24 hours after she led her Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to victory in the May 24 general election, Mia Amor Mottley, 52, was sworn in as Barbados’ eighth prime minister on Friday, joining a handful of Caribbean women…
Read moregregg784Barbados Labour Party takes landslide elections victory; gets first female Prime Minister Reproduced from Barbados Today Prime Minister Mia Mottley The Barbados Labour Party (BLP) will form the next government, led by its first female prime minister, and based on unofficial results, it will do so without any official…
Read moregregg784In Historic Victory, Barbados Elects First Female Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley even earned the backing of the country’s most recognizable national: Rihanna. The Caribbean island of Barbados elected its first female prime minister Thursday, adding to a growing list of woman-led countries in the Western Hemisphere. Mia Amor…
Read moregregg784The Philippines Genocide 3 million Filipinos Killed 25 Apr 2017 in History tagged Genocide / Philippines / USA by British Frank (updated on 1st May 2018) The Philippines Genocide is the genocide history forgot, you will find in history books the Filipino-American War of 1899-1902 but they fail to mention the genocide carried out by the United States of America on…
Read moregregg784May 2, a day to remember your History Today we remember the day when the Soviet Red Army overtook Berlin, Nazi Germany’s political base, and capital and one of Reich’s most important industrial-military bases. Despite what Hollywood’s cinematographic and cultural industry wants to make us believe, it was the…
Read moregregg784May 1st is known as “Workers Day”, recently called “May Day”. Any way you take it, the workers of this country MUST be recognized for whatever contribution they make to the country. This is no longer a man’s world, and the stage will be shared with women from every…
Read moregregg784Jamal Brown wrote and took us back in time. “I am fascinated with Caribbean History, for History is not merely a subject – it is our way of life, and a perfect way of viewing the world around us. I want my generation to fully understand and appreciate the…
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Sir Godfrey GreggRE-POST MAY 10 2017 Author: Joseph Palmer Whalebones are large enough to hide in plain sight, which occasionally makes for unsettling revelations. At Toko’s Stepdown Bar, for example, several whales’ ribs discreetly serve as handrails down the length of the outdoor staircase leading to the venue’s entrance. They are…
Read moregregg784Thanks to Jamal Browne for these photos. Back to School – Historical Schools Photographs of SVG Students of the Kingstown Preparatory School are seen here flocking to the Grammar School Playing Field – Kingstown, St. Vincent, 1960. Young netballers from the Kingstown Preparatory School. Which year was this shot…
Read moregregg784Decades later, this speech from Martin Luther King Jr. is still riveting A speech by Dr. Martain Luther King Jr is still alive today and will be for many more years to come. Average Rating 5 out of 5 stars. 1 votes.You must log in to submit a review.
Read moregregg784In the 60’s blacks weren’t allowed to use public beaches in Biloxi, MS. On Sunday, April 24, 1960, Black Protestors proceeded with what was called a “wade-in.” They were beaten by white mobs and some police for attempting to wade in the water. Some were beaten so severely that they…
Read moregregg784RE-POST TO REMEMBER 39 YEARS La Soufriere Every year, hundreds of people make the climb to look at the great wonder of the La Soufriere volcano, oblivious to its historical past. It is a beauty to behold when you first set eyes on it but it so easy to forget how devastating…
Read moregregg784La Soufrière Volcano La Soufrière is the youngest volcanic centre on St. Vincent. It occupies the northernmost third of the island and is considered to be the only volcano that is likely to erupt in the future. No detailed geological map of the volcano exists although the principal formations…
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