Local NewsNews Barbadians observe Emancipation Day by Anesta Henry 01/08/2022 written by Anesta Henry Updated by Sandy Deane 01/08/2022 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 298 Pan Africanists and Government officials today joined in early celebrations marking Emancipation Day at the Emancipation Statue, at Haggatt Hall, St. Michael. Members of the Israel Lovell Foundation, the Spiritual Baptist Council, the Haynesville Youth Club and other groups delivered riveting performances at the ceremony that is being attended by Minister with responsibility for Culture Dr Shantal Munro Knight, Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM David Comissiong, Head of the Israel Lovell Foundation MP Trevor Prescod and Dr. The Most Honourable Anthony Carter. Representatives from the Embassies of Cuba, Venezuela are also attending the event. ( more details to follow) You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Anesta Henry You may also like Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Minds: Ellerton Primary hosts 5K Health Walk 08/12/2025 Teen to answer today for $182,400 cannabis haul 08/12/2025 22-year-old woman charged with drug trafficking 08/12/2025
