PM Stuart on National colours

As the country draws closer to celebrating its Golden Jubilee, Barbadians are being asked to show their patriotic pride by painting the island in ultramarine and gold in November.

 

Commenting on the annual lighting ceremony, which is held on the first day of that month, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart encouraged all persons to also get involved in the venture.

 

“I am urging all homes and businesses in Barbados to literally light up in the national colours so that during the month of November, Barbados will be a sea of ultramarine and gold as we approach the 50th Anniversary of Independence,” he said.

 

Outlining a host of upcoming events winding up to the big climax on November 30, which includes the enhanced Independence Day Parade and the Mega Concert where Barbados’ International superstar Rihanna will sing the National Anthem along with a multi-school choir, Stuart also coaxed communities and the private sector to host their own events.

 

“I encourage all Barbadians at home and abroad to come out and be a part of the celebrations for the remainder of the year,” the PM added.

 

Admitting that the island was facing several internal and external challenges, he nevertheless insisted that locals should use this time to celebrate its achievements.

“It is not the time for us to get distracted by trying to inject poison in the nation’s bloodstream. This is the time for positive efforts, positive engagement. This is our country and we have to make sure that we make it the best that it can be,” Stuart highlighted.

 

Fielding questions from the media on Tuesday at Illaro Court, his official residence, he assured the nation that all the activities for the island’s 50th Anniversary of Independence had not gone over budget.

 

While unable to give a breakdown of the funds, he insisted, “what I can say is up to now, the 50th anniversary celebrations are securely within budget.” (JMB)