James Ronald Webster Day

James Ronald Webster Day for the year 2023 is celebrated/observed on Thursday, March 2nd. There are until the next observance.

Every year on March 2, James Ronald Webster Day is commemorated. This day marks the birth of James Ronald Webster, often known as Anguilla’s father. The holiday honors bravery and honesty, both of which were important to Webster’s career. He was dubbed “The Father of Anguilla” and served as the island’s chief minister three times. The entire day is dedicated to commemorating his life and numerous achievements. James Ronald Webster Day is a public holiday in Anguilla, so people don’t have to work that day.

📆 When is James Ronald Webster Day?

This year, James Ronald Webster Day is on March 2nd. It is the 1st Thursday in March; in 2024, it is on Saturday.

→ Did you know: Anguilla is a tiny island with a population of roughly 15,000 people and an area of about 63.3 square miles.

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📜 History of James Ronald Webster Day

When he went to Anguilla in 1960, he saw that the island was still a century behind its neighbors and that its inhabitants were in distress. He was resolved to do something about it with the money he had inherited. He contacted Robert Bradshaw, who lived on Saint Kitts, then known as Saint Christopher, in 1966. Webster volunteered to pay for a power plant and road upgrades in Anguilla. Webster sought to meet Bradshaw twice after being awarded a license to run a power plant, but was turned down each time.
Anguilla was part of a federation at the time, along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Webster was so outraged by the federation’s treatment of Anguilla that he went on to play a key part in the Anguilla Revolution and the federation’s collapse. From February 1976 to February 1977, and again from May 1980 to March 1984, he served as Chief Minister of the island territory. In 2010, the government of Anguilla designated Webster’s birthday a national holiday in recognition of his role in spearheading the island’s independence from the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation. Webster died on December 6, 2016, at the age of 90.

☑️ James Ronald Webster Day facts

✅ British overseas territory
Anguilla is a British territory in the Caribbean Sea. Its capital is The Valley.

✅ Popular among tourists
Anguilla is a popular destination for travelers from all over the world, particularly Europeans, who love the island’s stunning beaches and coastal resorts.

✅ A blend of cuisines
Anguilla’s cuisine is a fusion of Caribbean, African, Spanish, French, and English influences, with a strong emphasis on seafood dishes.

✨ Things to do on James Ronald Webster Day

⚡ Write a letter
Send a card or letter to James Ronald Webster’s family or friends, or leave a message online. Tell them what he meant to you, what he achieved for your town or country, or how his achievements improved your life.

⚡ Pay tribute
Visit the cemetery where he is buried to pay your respects. This is especially relevant if you’ve never met him but believe he’s had an impact on your life. You could show your thanks by leaving flowers or other things at his gravestone.

⚡ Read his works
Read his lectures, novels, and other works to commemorate James Ronald Webster Day. Reading biographies or viewing documentaries about him might also help you learn more about his life.

📅 James Ronald Webster Day Observances

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