On the sidelines of his state funeral last Saturday, 18 December 2021, these young sailor from Beqiua paid a less-publicised tribute to former prime minster Sir James Mitchell, a lover of the sea, who died on Nov. 23, 2021, aged 90.
VIDEO: Bequia Youth Sailors’ tribute to Sir James
Bequia Youth Sailors used their seafaring skills and a traditional 28-footer Bequia sailboat to pay tribute to Sir James Mitchell on the day of his funeral last Saturday, Dec. 18. 2021. (iWN photo)
