Beyond the Celebration: Charting a Legacy of Real Independence for Antigua and Barbuda
As Antigua and Barbuda marks its 43rd Independence Day, we celebrate the freedom earned on November 1st, 1981. But this anniversary should not just be about history—it should spark a deeper reflection on the journey and values that have shaped us.
Are resilience, compassion, community, justice, and equality still our compass, or have these ideals been overshadowed by self-interest and division?
Independence means more than counting years since colonial rule; it should reflect our progress toward true self-reliance.
We must ask ourselves: Do we have a strategic plan that prioritizes quality healthcare, inclusive education, and economic policies for generational wealth?
Or are we merely marking time without achieving lasting growth? Real independence demands more than ceremonies; it calls for meaningful investments in our youth and our shared future.
Strong leadership is essential. While we’ve produced leaders in politics, business, and community life, do they uphold the collective well-being over personal gain?
True leaders inspire, innovate, and lift the nation. Independence should reflect this spirit—a movement toward a thriving society where every citizen can flourish.
This 43rd anniversary is a moment to reawaken the legacy envisioned by our forebears, a commitment to foster genuine progress and shared prosperity. Let us embrace this milestone not just as a celebration, but as a renewed call to action for a brighter, more inclusive future.
Dr. Isaac Newton is a globally recognized strategist and Harvard, Princeton and Columbia -trained adviser with over 30 years of expertise in international policy and leadership development. Known for his incisive insights, Dr. Newton partners with governments, businesses, and communities to drive sustainable growth, social equity, and transformative change.
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mercyyyyy a way dis UPP Scapegoat resurrect from? he still a fan of Digicel? “change leadership” bs babblings etc etc etc
that is NOT a recent photo of Dr. Newton!
Now what about the PROMISE made by Mr. Pringle. One (1) more day left in October and NO NEW CANDIDATES UNVEILED AS YET:
https://antiguanewsroom.com/upp-leader-10-new-candidates-will-be-announced-in-october/
I will want to feel great about the word independence that we are conflating with the recognition of elongated neocolonialism,which is very evident to this day, salacious matters we are in charge of, but not economic independence, Venezuela comes to mind, you can’t ever make the people benifit from their own land and resources, or else it’s an office by the white hegemony.
I will want to feel great about the word independence that we are conflating with the recognition of elongated neocolonialism,which is very evident to this day, salacious matters we are in charge of, but not economic independence, Venezuela comes to mind, you can’t ever make the people benifit from their own land and resources, or else it’s an offence by the white hegemony.
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