Bussa Emancipation Statue, Bronze memorial statue at Ramsay Roundabout, Bridgetown, Barbados.
The bronze figure stands with raised arms displaying broken chains on the wrists, symbolizing liberation from enslavement at the intersection of ABC Highway and Highway 5.
Created by Karl Broodhagen in 1985, this statue commemorates General Bussa who led 400 individuals in the largest revolt of 1816 against the plantation system.
The monument features inscriptions in local dialect celebrating freedom, including references to Queen Victoria and the 1833 Act that ended slavery.
Visitors can reach the statue by public transportation from Oistins Fish Market bus terminal or combine the visit with nearby local markets.
In 1998, Cuban President Fidel Castro delivered a speech at this location during his diplomatic visit to Barbados.
Location: Bridgetown
Inception: 1985
Creator: Karl Broodhagen
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 13.10502,-59.58010
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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