DID YOU SPOT THE OBVIOUS MISTAKE?

No?

The answer...

Few people ever read the small print.

The declaration on the inside cover on the passport on the left reads ....

The sacrifices made by over 15,000  British West Indians who volunteered to serve under British Imperial Command, joining fellow West Indians and other members of the Commonwealth family have largely been ignored in accounts of World War 1. 

The following links provides details of how on the 19th September 1918 an opportunity arose for the British West Indian Regiment to change the course of the War. 

On 19 September, St. Kitts and Nevis will have attained 28 years of full independence from Britain… WAWI would like to wish them all the best and remind everyone that when Britain called they came...

Following America's entry into WW2 in 1941, they made a request to Britain for  workers - under the heading of Manpower & Agriculture on a fixed term appointment.

Britain looked to the Caribbean and in response over 40,000 British West Indians volunteered. Permission granted, they worked in factories and on farms all over the USA. Jasper Powell was one such worker and this is his story....

Ex Serviceman, Royal Warwicks.

A well deserved award in recognition of services to Community fundraising and poppy appeal.

Thank you to Lerel and the Royal British Legion

Read why all credit goes to Queen Victoria in helping to redesign the uniform… which can never be changed.

Saint Lucia and Admiral Lord George Rodney

Britain vs France

Originating in the 1960's, London's Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's biggest street festival. Led by members of the West Indian community, the event showcases their cultures and traditions.

Visit the official website.

[Photo reproduced under licence from BBC News]

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We all have commitments of one sort or another, often leaving us with limited time to do the things we really want to do. However where there is a will there is always a way and over the last few weeks we have utilized our time combining business with pleasure, attending 'Meaningful Meetings' and Networking with Colleagues'.