“The Right Side of History”: Prominent Nevisian Backs Destiny, Calls It a Defining Moment for the Island

A respected Nevisian and U.S. Air Force veteran has added his voice to the growing chorus supporting the Destiny Project, describing it as the most significant opportunity for the island in a generation — and declaring that he chooses to be “on the right side of history.”

In a detailed public statement titled “Nevisians seize the moment,” Micahail L. A. Herbert, MBA, urged fellow citizens to move beyond politics and seize what he calls a “transformative moment” for Nevis.

“In life, you must think big to be big,” Herbert wrote. “The Caribbean hasn’t tried anything new for a long time. Costly imports, costly energy, the same reliance on tourism — we’ve been bobbing in the waves, not moving powerfully forward.”

Herbert, a former member of the U.S. Air Force who studied and worked abroad before returning home, described Destiny as a bold but necessary leap — a project that could redefine Nevis’ place in the region and give new meaning to progress.

“This is not about politics,” he continued. “This is about ensuring that we, as Nevisians, are on the right side of history.”

Backing a Vision for Growth and Inclusion

Herbert highlighted the tangible benefits outlined in Destiny’s proposal — from thousands of new jobs and US$50 million in infrastructure investment, to a US$1 million annual scholarship fund and a 20% profit share for Nevisians.

He called for the conversation to focus on how the island can prepare its people to take advantage of these opportunities.

“Let us focus the debate on how we can be part of this,” he urged. “Let’s use scholarships to train electricians, engineers, and builders — the people who will shape the Nevis of tomorrow.”

Herbert also praised the developers for transparency and legal compliance, noting that the Federation’s Attorney General confirmed the project’s constitutionality.

“If Not Destiny — Then What?”

In his piece, Herbert challenged critics of Destiny to bring forward credible alternatives rather than rely on fear and nostalgia.

“A vocal minority are furiously against the project,” he wrote. “They say it’s a land grab, a step back to colonial times. That’s just not right. Is it how loud you speak or the substance of what is said that determines your patriotism?”

He argued that meaningful change always faces resistance — but history tends to reward those who act with courage and foresight.

“History has shown us that those who were adamantly against the Four Seasons Resort were wrong,” he said. “We are at another critical point, and I choose to be on the right side of history.”

A Call to Be Bold

Herbert’s call for ambition is both pragmatic and visionary. He pointed to the hundreds of Nevisians who have already signed up for jobs, scholarships, and business opportunities within the Destiny zone, saying this is evidence that the island’s people are ready to move forward.

“If we get this right, Nevis could reclaim the title of ‘Queen of the Caribbean’,” he wrote. “We could become the economic centre of this special region, a model for sustainability in a turbulent world.”

For Herbert, the debate over Destiny isn’t just about a development — it’s about defining Nevis’ place in history.

And for many reading his words, that choice — to stand still or to step boldly forward — has rarely felt clearer.