WHY WE KNEEL HOW WE RISE : Caribbean Personalities 2021

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One Caribbean Nation.
Mr. Michael Holding



The Mahogany Coconut Group, is proud to announce , Mr.  Michael Holding, legendary West Indies fast bowler, as our Caribbean personality of 2021. Mr. Holding, has emerged as a defender of the truth and has globally, exposed racism in the cricketing world. 
His critically acclaimed book: Why We Kneel How We Rise( 2021), should be read by all Caribbean citizens,  who have perhaps, buried our heads in the sand regarding sports both on and off the field .We are therefore in great debt to Mr. Holding, for demonstrating that reaching great heights in ones chosen field , does not automatically guarantee immunity from the societal ills , that confront those who are considered ordinary citizens. 
Racism, poverty, hunger and all other maladies, affect us all. Mr. Holding remains a credit to our New Caribbean Nation State and  his success and vision both on and off the field, will never be forgotten.

                                Caribbean Achievers 2021




 

Ms. Elaine Thompson-Herah

Ms.ElaineThompson-Herah , continued Jamaica's astounding dominance of world track and field by winning three gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics 2021. She won gold medals in the 100 m; 200m., and 4X 100 Relay. Ms. Thompson - Herah, is a five time Olympic champion.
 

Mr. Phillip J. Pierre became Prime Minister of St. Lucia after his St. Lucia Labour Party(SLP), won the General Elections, conducted on July 26th., 2021.
Mr. Phillip J. Pierre Prime Minister of St. Lucia

 


Barbados broke monarchical ties with England and became a Republic on November 30th; 2021, Fifty five years after gaining independence from England, on November 30th 1966.
President of the Republic of Barbados, Her Excellency, Dame Sandra Mason being sworn in on November 30th; 2021.


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The Mahogany Coconut Group thanks you for your support in 2021. We look forward to continuing our quest for a new and vibrant One Caribbean Nation State
We extend our best wishes to you for 2022.
The struggle continues.

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