PRESIDENT: WORLD STILL AT WAR

A National Day of Remembrance was held yesterday  at the Memorial Park, in memory of those who fell, and in honour of those who served in World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945). The ceremony commenced promptly at 11 am, with the early arrival of President George Maxwell Richards, who placed the first of 60 wreaths on the Cenotaph.

Speaking at a brunch at the SWWTU Hall, President Richards said he viewed yesterday’s occasion with mixed feelings. “The two World Wars of the twentieth century stir pride as well as sad reflection. The world suffered much major upheavals, with tremendous loss of lives,” said Richards. Richards believes the current state of world affairs in terms of peace and security gives little comfort. “During the last century more lives have been lost in regional conflicts, compared to those lives lost in the two World Wars put together.

Although the fighting is far from TT, what we need to do is think of our own circumstances, as compared with those nations where young people have not known life without war. We must be determined to strive for harmony among ourselves,” said Richards. Also present at the ceremony was Minister of National Security, Martin Joseph.