The Meaning of Being a Rogue

Caribbean Rogues and Pirates:

Barbados had two of famous Pirate Rogues: They were Sam lord and Steve Bonnet. Both are featured in Rogues in Paradise, the untold real story of Barbados. In addition to pirate men, like Blackbeard, there were also women pirates. Anne Bonny and Mary Read, both women pirates, were fierce fighters who became Caribbean legends. Both were pirates on the ship of Calico Jack (Jack Rackham).

Caribbean Slave Rogues:

Amongst the enslaved African people of the Caribbean, many were rebels and rogues. They revolted against subjugation and the vicious trade of enslavement. In 1816 Bussa, a Barbadian-African slave, led a rebellion against the colonial government.  While he failed, he is credited for hastening the end of slavery.  Before him, Tacky led a Jamaican uprising( 1760 ).

Nobel Rogues

Perhaps one of the very popular British Rogues was Sir Walter Raleigh. Courageous, bold, and dashing he became one of Queen Elizabeth's most prefer Knights. In war, he was fearless and reckless. He was a war hero who delighted many with his extravagant ventures.


Celebrating The Rogues

By reference to thesaurus, all the above-mentioned historic personalities are referred to asRogues: People that were extraverted, risk-takers, and irrepressible. They are the rogues and miss-fits that make Barbados what it is today.

We owe much to these irascible rogues. Rogues in  Paradise commemorates the actual, normal unsung heroes and the honourable knights.

The Meaning of Rogues