THE EMINENT HISTORIAN who has been making a case for Atholl “TT” Lewis to be added to the pantheon of National Heroes is ecstatic that his name is finally being considered.
But a fellow historian is totally against Lewis’ inclusion and feels those who are considering him are just pandering to a certain section of society.
The differing views have come on the heels of Prime Minister Freundel Stuart’s revelation that TT Lewis and Wynter Crawford had been among those suggested for National Hero status, 19 years after the current ten were announced.
“For many years I have been calling for these gentlemen. I think they should always have been included,” Sir Hilary Beckles told the SUNDAY SUN yesterday.
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