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Commemorative book 'The 1949 March' launches this week

- book gives an understanding of Great March & described as a must read
The book about the 1949 March will be launched on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, by the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Education and Culture through the Department of Culture with local authors Gabrielle Skelton-Bardo and Bernadine Walters-Louis. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Culture, Dr Katherine Smith said the Department of Culture will be launching the book, "The 1949 Great March" with a special kind of pride and excitement on the 71st anniversary of the commemorative day.

The book about the 1949 March will be launched on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, by the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Education and Culture through the Department of Culture with local authors Gabrielle Skelton-Bardo and Bernadine Walters-Louis.

Book 'truly requires reading'- Dr Smith

Dr. Smith said, “The subject matter of this book covers one of the greatest defining moments in the life and story of these Virgin Islands.”

She added, “We offer the utmost congratulations to Mrs Bernadine Walters-Louis and Ms Gabrielle Skelton-Bardo. And we are doubly excited because this book is written for high school readers although we are certain many others will be reading this book. We must work to ensure that no student graduates from high school without reading this impactful book. This is truly required reading.”

Understanding Great March is rewarding

Co-author Bernadine Walters-Louis said, "Understanding why over 1500 persons took to the streets of Road Town in 1949 was rewarding, for the march was an important step in our political journey- a journey that we must continue until we the people determine what that ultimate status will be."

The book will be launched at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Learning Resource Centre at 5:00 p.m.

Persons are encouraged to attend and support the launch as the Department of Culture continues to promote Literary Arts in the Virgin Islands.

12 Responses to “Commemorative book 'The 1949 March' launches this week”

  • unvaxx for the win (21/11/2021, 08:52) Like (3) Dislike (13) Reply
    Can I bring my anti-bio weapons signs to the March ? To stand for medical freedom for all of us
  • Me (21/11/2021, 11:16) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    Can I bring my “Stop Medieval conspiracy Theories” banner”?
    • @me (21/11/2021, 12:09) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Can I bring my “Stop believing the government loves you more than they love themselves” banner ?
    • unvaxx for the win @Me (21/11/2021, 12:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      I’ll return back to this comment 3-5yrs from now. Will you? Wink wink
  • bvibuzz (21/11/2021, 12:08) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply

    Can I bring a sign that says: get mental help for C***y, to the March?

  • @ Me (21/11/2021, 12:57) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope you also have your " If Ah Had Know" banner on standby.
  • Vaccine Addict (21/11/2021, 13:32) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Can I bring my “I want a booster everyday, every hour!” banner ? Don’t judge me, I need my fix.
    • @ vaccine addict (21/11/2021, 14:36) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      What about one saying “ndp will never rule we again”
  • DEDE (21/11/2021, 16:56) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is good. Please use this in our schools as part of our history curriculum. Our children should be taught our history along with that of our other Caribbean neighbors. Maybe then we will be more appreciative of each other. Our history is more than Columbus but yet that most of what we are taught.
  • jamgirl. (21/11/2021, 19:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to you all ,miss Louis your hard work has finally paid off.
  • R Oneal (21/11/2021, 22:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'll take a movie instead of a book, to sleepy to read.


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