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'We all have a responsibility' to preserve VI’s history & heritage- Premier Wheatley
Premier Wheatley was speaking during the official opening of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza.
While acknowledging efforts being made, Premier Wheatley said more must be done.
'We all have a responsibility'
“We’ve gotten into the habit of just looking towards government, or looking towards one or another entity for responsibility as it pertains to protecting our cherished history and heritage and to really celebrate it,” the Premier said.
He called on parents, teachers, school administrators and even business owners, to allow those who are under their care and direction to visit the emancipation exhibition.
Premier Wheatley also said he is grateful to those who have already recognised their responsibility in preserving and teaching the VI’s history and heritage.
“Wherever you are in this society, whatever role you play, you have a responsibility. It’s not one man or one woman’s responsibility; it’s not just the Director of Culture’s responsibility or anyone else's; we all have a responsibility,” Premier Wheatley said.
The effects of the people taking on that responsibility, Premier Wheatley added, is becoming more reflective of the reason for celebrating the VI’s emancipation, which would lead to more “meaningful celebrations”.
Reflection needed for progressive future
This reflection he said will also lead to charting a course “into the future, reflective of those struggles, reflective of the responsibility we have to ensure the progress of future generations”.
The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition is a joint venture between the Department of Culture and the Virgin Islands Studies Institute. It will be open to the public for viewing at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza for the remainder of Heritage Month, closing on August 31, 2024.
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13 Responses to “'We all have a responsibility' to preserve VI’s history & heritage- Premier Wheatley”
Moreover, in regards to protecting and preserving our history and heritage, it is not going to self-execute. The attitude must be embraced throughout the length and breadth of the VI. Doing this will require organizing, planning and strong effective leadership setting the tone and example. Leadership is about behavior. What a leader does is 1000 times more effective and important than words, words, etc.. Set the tone and example. The people feed on action(s), not words..
It starts with Government not allowing private parts to be shown in public including at the Festival Village, Rise and Shine Tramp, and Parade.
It’s not allowed on a regular day….don’t allow it AT ALL!!
This is NOT Emancipation from slavery!!
Slaves were raped, abused, sexually exploited, and this is how you celebrate their emancipation??!!!?!!
Stop allowing artists to perform that engage in sexual simulation on stage!!!! That nastiness happening in Rise and Shine Tramp, etc. needs to stop as well.
The BVI does not need to adopt the practices of other countries. Decades ago people wore clothes in Rise and Shine and did not carry on like prostitutes.
God put the BVI on a time-out to reflect on their wayward ways:
1. No electricity
2. No water
3. No internet
4. Fruit/vegetable trees gone
Still think you have one life to live so do whatever you want?
Still think you could defile your body that is God’s temple and be preaching on social media?
If you can’t praise God on earth all day everyday and put away the things of the world how you expect to praise him in Heaven if you get in…no it’s not automatic entry like so many think after someone passes so wake up and start obeying God.
True culture is necessary, but survival of our people in the hostile competitive world cannot be overlooked, especially by our government administration leaders, of which you are the political leader. We are at this point of growth most because of the former Premier and you, stubborn head man.
Totally agree with your views. This Premier does not have a feasible agenda for the Territory, much less making efforts towards the sustainability of it. Once it has something to do with music and partying , this is what the Public sees of him.