Duke: Belmanna Riots Should Be a National Holiday, Not Part of Tobago Heritage Festival 2024
Duke says Belmanna riots should be declared a national holiday.
Scarborough, Tobago – August 3, 2024 – Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) leader Watson Duke shared his thoughts on the Tobago Heritage Festival 2024 during a PDP press conference today. Duke commended the Roxborough Heritage Group for reenacting the Belmanna Riots.
However, he asserted that this significant historical event does not deserve to be included in the Tobago Heritage Festival and should instead be declared a national holiday. Duke’s comments highlight a debate about how historical events of national importance are commemorated and integrated into cultural festivals, particularly within Tobago’s heritage celebrations.
