St. Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew unveiled historic port marker and memorial park in honor of Marcus Mosiah Garvey on August 06, 2025. It was a tribute to one of the most influential Pan-African leaders of the 20th century.
Reportedly, the event formed part of a larger Remembrance Ceremony which was hosted by the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO and the Routes of Enslaved Peoples Committee.
The prestigious ceremony was held on the sacred shores of Pump Bay which was once a thriving port and the exact location where Garvey arrived on November 02, 1937 and brought together the dignitaries, descendants, community members and cultural performers to honor the enduring the legacy of Garvey.
Also, Dr. Julius Garvey, son of Marcus Garvey was present at the ceremony and delivered his poignant tribute. He stated that Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew reflected on the historical and spiritual significance of Garvey’s visit to St. Kitts nearly 90 years ago.
He said that he arrived aboard the SS Lady Nelson, as a conqueror and as a messenger of purpose. He came with a vision that stirred the consciousness of the people and planted seeds of self-worth, pride and possibility.
PM Drew acknowledged the legacy of Garvey as a global champion of Black liberation and emphasized the ongoing relevance of his teachings.
Dr. Drew said that Garvey’s call to ‘uplift ourselves by ourselves’ still echoes in the work they do to build fairer, freer, more confident nation and region. He added that this site, this living memory, stands as both a tribute and a torch, a tribute to a man who dared to believe in us and a torch that will light the minds of future generations.
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis highlighted the Pump Bay location that holds deep cultural and historical significance, as the point of Garvey’s arrival and as a symbol of community strength and resistance.
The very first visit to Garvey’s 1937 was hosted by Arnold McIntosh in Sandy Point, that left a lasting impression on the Federation and inspired movements of racial pride and self-determination across the Caribbean.