The Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams who officially declared the Commonwealth Heritage Forum (CHF) Conference open earlier this week in Barbados, underscored the importance of preserving both tangible and intangible Commonwealth heritage in the region even in the face of present-day challenges.
“There are many challenges to our heritage such as climate change, natural disasters, changing economic and social pressures, neglect, dereliction, ill-conceived development and inadequate resources. All take their toll. There is no doubt that this Commonwealth Heritage Forum event is a timely and relevant response to this reality. I am confident that it will also serve to underscore the call made in the recently held CDEMA and UNESCO conference, to include culture and heritage in the national disaster plans in our region,” Sir Rodney declared in his address to conference participants at Wildey House, the home of the Barbados National Trust.
Also speaking at the conference was the Resident British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Scott Furssedon-Wood who commended Sir Rodney and Lady Williams for their work in championing the cause for the restoration and adaptation of Government House Antigua and Barbuda into a heritage tourism product that will enable the legacy of the past to have contemporary relevance to the benefit of the people.
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The Commonwealth Heritage Forum included a slate of experts from the Caribbean region, the United Kingdom and the United States of America who presented in both online and in-person formats. His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams is the organization’s Founding Patron.
Attached Photo: Left to Right: Mr. Peregrine Bryant, CHF Board Director, Ms. Alissandra Cummins, Director of the Barbados National Museum, Mr. Philip Davies Founder and Board Chairman CHF, HE Sir Rodney Williams Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, HE Scott Furssedon-wood, UK High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Professor Brent Fortenberry, Director of Preservation Studies, Tulane University.
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I happened to have passed by Government House a few days ago, and I must say that the restoration work thus far is absolutely beautiful. When you approach it coming up Newgate Street, the beauty is impressive. It is a far cry from when former Governor General Dame Louise Lake-Tack had the place looking like a grange. Kudos to Sir Rodney and Lady Williams for their efforts to restore Government House in a way that is befitting the Head of State.
Kudos to Sir Rodney 👏 looking forward to seeing the finished product 🇦🇬
One major thing remains to be done. Tear down that wall that surrounds the place and replace it with a see-through fence, so the people and visitors alike might actually SEE the place. That grey wall must have been erected to keep the slaves out, so they wouldn’t attack the Governor of the day. The place now belong to the people. We free now. Tear down that disgusting wall.
A the horse-voice lady send you?
That damn wall reminds me of the Berlin Wall. Tear that wall down. I nice see-through fence would be a good replacement. Let the people see the people’s house.
It will make a great Museum to house the relics of the British evil past, once we get rid of the Harlots Throne Representative(s) aka Governor General.
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