Governor-General Professor Kenneth Hall
The following are excerpts from Emancipation Day messages from the Governor-General Professor Kenneth Hall
"With the emergence of each generation since Emancipation, our people have demonstrated their innate resilience born out of a will to excel ... and have been charting a consistent course to become citizens, not only of this county, but of the world. And, that is self-evident in our regional and international governmental
initiatives; as well as in sporting areas, on
musical stages and in educational institutions, where our people continue to excel. Therefore, as we celebrate Emancipation, we must draw inspiration from our past and apply the lessons of current experience to the
building of a prosperous future - a future where fredom is enhanced and hope continues to spring in the hearts of our people.
From our past we recognise the magnitude and value of the sacrifices of founding fathers and national heroes and others, who paved the way for our right to
create new villages,
communicate our cultural
history, shape a society and
negotiate for our independence.
In the present ... even as we grapple with the forces of globalisation, we must celebrate accomplishments and seek solutions rather than recount problems and repeat mistakes. Let us take full command of the
opportunities to make the right choices, as we develop our human capital, create sustainable institutions, and demonstrate our commitment to excellence."
