FAM to host Emancipation Weekend of activities in Buxton –First Lady, Education Minister among guest speakers
First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger,
First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger,

THE First of August Movement of Buxton (FAM) will host an Emancipation Weekend of activities in the village to mark the 177th Anniversary of the end of slavery under the theme, “175 years as a community”, which highlights the 175th anniversary of the founding of the historic village. In a press release, the FAM said it hopes to use this year’s observances to launch a village revitalisation movement aimed at addressing the problems in the community through socio-economic and

Hon. Dr Rupert Roopnaraine, Minister of Education
Hon. Dr Rupert Roopnaraine, Minister of Education

cultural development initiatives.
Today, there will be the annual Emancipation Eve Extravaganza, and the night’s activity will start with a libation and spiritual service at the Emancipation Monument at the Market Square at 16:00hrs.
This would be followed by a cultural programme at the Buxton Railway Embankment starting at 20:00 hrs. The programme will include drumming, drama, dancing, storytelling, steelpan music, calypso, the telling of ‘Nancy Stories’ and folk-singing.
The main attraction would be the legendary Yoruba Singers band, while Minister of Governance, Mr. Raphael Trotman will deliver the feature address.
Tomorrow, there will be an Emancipation Day Get-Together, whereby young people would host the elders of the village at a “Day of Feasting and Merriment” at the Friendship Primary School, beginning at mid-day.
A major village initiative is expected to be launched at this activity, and the featured speaker will be First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger.
On Sunday, August 2, there will be an “Education Groundings” with Education Minister, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine at the Friendship Primary School, beginning at 13:00 hrs. Dr. Roopnaraine will engage members of the community on his vision for education and hear from them about their ideas for education reform.

 

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