Doris “Mumsie” Greaves worked all her life as a domestic. Two of the well-known families for whom she worked were Barbados’ first Governor General Sir John Stow as well as the Hassell family, distinguished for its exploits in seafaring. She was also...
Eunice Phillips can be considered a pillar of her Glebe Land, St. George district. In fact, the Golda Phillips Walkway, named in her honour, is testament to how well-loved she is by neighbours and friends in the community. Golda, as she is affectionately called, never...
Joseph Nathaniel Gittens was born in Parish Land, St. George, and educated at St. George Boys’ School. On leaving school, he made a living as a carpenter and a joiner. Married to Lilian Gittens, who is still alive, the couple had two children. They also have seven...
Drusilla Browne was born in Indian Ground, St. Peter, but currently resides at 4th Avenue Rock Dundo, St. James. Educated at Indian Ground School, in the same parish, Drusilla worked as a labourer cutting and loading canes at various plantations – Sedge Pond,...
Eloise Johnson was born in Orange Hill, St. James, and educated at St. Silas School. On leaving school, Eloise’s working career as a plantation labourer began at Plum Tree Plantation. She also worked as a labourer at Blowers, Westmoreland, and Lancaster...
