BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (SKN TIMES) — In a landmark and historic decision, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved the establishment of a new national holiday to commemorate the Buckley’s Uprising, one of the most defining moments in the Federation’s struggle for workers’ rights, social justice, and human dignity. Effective January 28, 2027, the date will be observed annually as a national holiday, formally enshrining the legacy of the 1935 uprising into the nation’s official calendar and collective consciousness. “NOT JUST LOCAL — A GLOBAL MOMENT”In his address, Prime Minister Drew described the decision as both timely and necessary, placing the Buckley’s Uprising within a broader international context. He emphasized that honouring the uprising with a national holiday ensures the sacrifices of 1935 are never forgotten and that future generations understand the true cost of the freedoms and labour protections enjoyed today. With this decision, January 28 will no longer be remembered only by historians and activists, but by an entire nation—every year, officially, and forever.