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Opposition politician Harold Lovell has paid tribute to the late Hon. Basil Peters, describing him as a visionary leader whose contributions to education helped shape Antigua and Barbuda’s modern school system.
In a message marking the nation’s 44th anniversary of Independence, Lovell reflected on Peters’ tenure as Minister of Education from 1971 to 1976 under the Progressive Labour Movement (PLM) administration led by Premier George Walter.
Lovell said Peters’ legacy serves as a reminder that a strong and stable nation is built on the foundation of an educated people.
During his time in office, Peters expanded access to secondary education across the island by establishing Ottos Comprehensive, All Saints Secondary, Jennings Secondary, and Pares Secondary schools—institutions that continue to serve thousands of students today.
He also introduced the national school bus system, which provided affordable and reliable transportation for students, particularly in rural communities. His tenure saw improvements in teacher training, upgraded school infrastructure, and the advancement of co-education and comprehensive curricula, ensuring equal opportunities for all children to learn and succeed.
Lovell said Peters’ vision continues to inspire educators and policymakers alike, noting that his pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for the education system that has propelled the nation forward.
“May his vision continue to inspire us to soar higher through education,” Lovell concluded.
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Yes, indeed. The golden age of public education in Antigua. God bless the PLM; what could have been; what should have been….
bless which PLM???? that “BLUE CHICKEN” entity that brought Antigua to the ground just like upp? Gimme a break! Wikki setta people.
“Steel Frame” must be rolling over in his grave.
I was a student at PLM for a short time before I migrated.
I recalled when the late Headmaster Basil Peters advised us to look at the Queen and the Crown differently. Not as people who not should be admired but as oppressors.
His statements are seared in my memory. Running into him on the NYC subway later in life was a moment of joy, enabling me connect about how much his teaching at PM has influenced my world view.
*PMS named after an entitled alcoholic
If it was about ‘thiefing’ from the Treasury and the people of Antigua and Barbuda, Basil Peters would’ve been a nonentity. The past and present crops of ALP politicians would’ve taken all the available spaces. When folks talk about blue chicken, remember that they are of very low IQ. The old ones are bad but the younger ones are just simply dunce.
It troubles me that Mr Lovell is contending that Basil Peters is responsible for secondary education in Antigua and Barbuda. It troubles me that he is implying that had it not been for the late Basil Peters All Saints Secondary School would not have been. Lovell needs to check his history because All Saints School was in operation long before Mr Peters became the Minister of Education (1971-76). Read the article again and tell me that I’m incorrect in my read of the article and then tell me that Lovell is right. To give honor is always good BUT honor must be appropriately assigned. I’m just saying. There I said it.
During his time in office, Peters expanded access to secondary education across the island by “establishing” Ottos Comprehensive, All Saints Secondary, Jennings Secondary, and Pares Secondary schools—institutions that continue to serve thousands of students today.
During his time in office, Peters expanded access to secondary education across the island by “establishing” Ottos Comprehensive, All Saints Secondary, Jennings Secondary, and Pares Secondary schools—institutions that continue to serve thousands of students today.
Between 1971 & 1976, under thr PLM tenure, new schools were built but the better teachers were kept away from those schools.
The new schools were like new wine bottles with not the best wines in them
@ Rev. Gordon A R Edwards, PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LP,
Let’s admit that All Saints school was a secondary school before Basil Peters became Minister of Education.
We can also point to Golden Grove Secondary School created by Premier Vere Bird Sr. which Minister Molwyn Joseph attended. .
Basil Peters was among the best educators Antigua and Barbuda ever had. Lovell oversight does not diminish that fact and the history of the man.
You have chosen and proven to be a little man. Now cuzz all you want.
The bile you issue as a defense from time to time; do not improve you are.
@ Watching from the side,
That is a telling observation that you making about public education in Antigua and Barbuda:
“wine bottles with not the best wines in them”
Those who have completed their secondary school education at these government secondary schools should fine thst statement highly offensive.
It’s interesting how degrading one’s thought can get, when they are politically or class bias.
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