Emancipation Statue (Bussa) in J.T.C. Roundabout on ABC Hwy. in Barbados
Channel: John Edwards
Date: 2023-01-15

This is a public sculpture symbolizing the breaking of the chains by slaves in Barbados. It is located in the center of the JTC Ramsay Roundabout at the junction of the ABC Hwy. and Hwy. 5 not far from the Sky Mall. The date is 3/1/18 and we are on a Viking narrated bus tour of Barbados. Although the sculptor did not sculpt the statue as a representation of the 1816 slave rebellion leader Bussa, many Barbadians think the statue does represent him (Bussa) and the Roundabout is commonly referred to as the Emancipation Statue Roundabout.  Notwithstanding that the rebellion begun by Bussa in 1816 was not successful, Bussa has been named one of the 11 national heroes of Barbados.