NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (August 06, 2025) – Dr. Julius Garvey, the only real surviving son of the Proper Glorious Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jamaica’s first Nationwide Hero, paid a historic go to to Nevis on Tuesday, August 05, 2025, as a part of a symbolic journey retracing the steps of his father by way of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Dr. Garvey, accompanied by his assistant Mr. David Malcolm Hanley, arrived in Nevis as a part of a wider tour throughout the Federation in tribute to the Pan-Africanist legacy of his father- a pioneering advocate for the empowerment and unity of individuals of African descent.
Throughout his go to, Dr. Garvey toured a number of historic and cultural landmarks on Nevis. His itinerary included the Museum of Nevis Historical past and Hamilton Home, the place he was guided by members of the Nevis Historic and Conservation Society (NHCS). He additionally visited Tub Stream, the historic Tub Resort, and Maroon Hill in Hermitage Village.
Dr. Garvey’s delegation, which included members of the St. Kitts-Nevis Nationwide Fee for UNESCO, made extra stops on the Nevisian Heritage Village, New River Property, St. James Anglican Church, New Citadel Pottery, and the long-lasting Cottle Church — every web site providing wealthy perception into the island’s historical past and heritage.
The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, hosted Dr. Garvey to lunch on the Golden Rock Botanical Gardens, the place he introduced him with a present bag containing regionally made memorabilia. Talking on the event, Premier Brantley mirrored on the importance of the go to.
“I had the distinct honour and pleasure to host Dr .Julius Garvey, the son of the Proper Glorious Marcus Mosiah Garvey in Nevis,” he stated.
“Dr. Garvey is on an official go to St. Kitts and Nevis a land that his father Marcus Garvey visited a long time in the past. We had an enchanting trade of concepts and I left feeling intellectually enriched on the insights that Dr. Garvey provided on world affairs, politics and importantly the state of Pan-Africanism. Dr. Garvey is constructing on the wealthy legacy left by his father and I want him continued good well being and lengthy life.”
Dr. Garvey’s go to to Nevis was a spotlight of his Federation-wide tour and marks a robust continuation of the Garveyite legacy — one which continues to encourage generations with its emphasis on cultural satisfaction, youth empowerment, and African unity.
On Wednesday, August 06, Dr. Garvey participated within the Remembrance Ceremonies retracing the historic footsteps of Marcus Garvey. The occasions had been held at Pump Bay, Fig Tree, and the Mutual Enchancment Society Constructing, Market Avenue, the place Dr. Garvey delivered the keynote handle because the distinguished visitor speaker.
Dr. Garvey’s presence in Nevis served as a poignant reminder of the enduring affect of Marcus Garvey and his name for self-determination and unity amongst African peoples worldwide.
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