Hundreds of Barbadians lined the Garrison Savannah to see the historic signage and unveiling of the plaque that has etched Bridgetown and its Garrison on the UNESCO?World Heritage list.
And, before dozens of dignitaries including UNESCO?director general Irina Bokova, Members of Parliament and the diplomatic corps, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart encouraged Barbadians to embrace the site as their own.
He reminded Barbadians they should see themselves as custodians, caretakers, and in the words of the national anthem as “strict guardians of our heritage”.
Full story in tomorrow’s Daily Nation.
Hailing our Heritage
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