Youth-driven initiative seeks to honour Berbice legacies with new ‘Hall of Legends’

A new heritage initiative, the Berbice Hall of Legends (BHL), has launched a region-wide search to identify and document the stories of individuals who have shaped the history and future of Regions Five and Six.

The project, which held its first large-scale physical outreach at the New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary School on Monday, aims to bridge the gap between local memory and formal historical preservation.

The idea for the Hall of Legends was born from the realisation that while Berbice is a prolific “cradle of talent,” many of its most inspiring narratives remain undocumented.

Project Lead Daniel Cameron noted that the initiative seeks to honour those born or raised in the region, as well as those who dedicated their careers to its development.

“We created this platform to ensure these legacies are formally preserved and celebrated as part of our collective history,” Cameron said during the outreach.

The selection criteria extend beyond traditional fame.

The project highlights three distinct groups:
• Regional Icons: Global achievers in various professional fields.
• The “Silent Pillars”: Educators, mentors, and religious leaders who have worked behind the scenes.
• Emerging Leaders: Youth making an impact today through the “Future of Berbice” category.

Organisers confirmed that the Berbice Hall of Legends is intended to be an annual, continuous ceremony.

While 2026 is the first cycle, the framework is designed to grow as more stories come from the community.

For the current cycle, seven honorees will be selected across seven diverse categories, including Education and Intellectual Impact, Innovation and Business, and the “You’re My Hero” award, which focuses on everyday figures like parents and guardians.

Public feedback has been “very encouraging” since the nomination portal opened. By allowing the public to drive the process, the BHL ensures that communities—rather than a closed committee—determine which stories deserve the spotlight.

The outreach at New Amsterdam Multilateral was specifically designed to engage the youth in the nomination process, particularly for the Future of Berbice (ages 7–21) category.

The project is currently in phase one, focusing on public engagement and data gathering.

Following the close of nominations, selected individuals will be documented and officially inducted during a formal recognition ceremony later this year.

Where to Nominate: www.berbicehalloflegends.org or via their official Facebook page.

The deadline is April 1. ‘