Honouring our Heroes Properly
Every year, Heroes and Foreparents Day should be a significant occasion. The observance, created under the 2021 public holiday reforms, aims to honour those whose sacrifices and achievements shaped the territory.
It is a vital opportunity to reflect on Virgin Islands history and celebrate the people who built the foundations enjoyed today. In 2023, for instance, 10 national heroes were named, a welcome recognition.
However, this year's observance was lacklustre, with only a statement from the premier and an online discussion by H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, but no formal government celebration.
It’s a vital opportunity to reflect on Virgin Islands history and celebrate the people who built the foundations enjoyed today.
Author's summary: Heroes and Foreparents Day deserves better recognition.
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