More than seven years ago, Rosalie Bailey underwent a successful surgery for vulvar cancer at the age of 95. Ms. Bailey was born in Free Hill Black Rock and attended St. Stephen’s School. She spent most of her adult life at Roxy Avenue, Waterhall Land, Eagle...
The name Meta Jessamy and her late husband Ralph Jessamy should stand out as two of the workers who helped with the extension of the then Seawell International Airport in the 1970’s. Governor General Dame Sandra Mason, relatives, friends and well-wishers were on hand...
John Foster made a name for himself as one of this island’s Chief Sanitary Public Health Inspectors. Born in Belleplaine, St. Andrew, John was educated at St. Andrew’s Boys’ School, the Alleyne School and Harrison College; He worked as an apprentice druggist before a...
It was a doubly sweet celebration for Mary Coward on Saturday, September 7, when she became the second person in her family to reach the significant milestone of 100 years. Two years ago, Mary’s late sister Desdemona Delphine Gibson, celebrated her 100th birthday...
Eureka Lewis loved baking and among her many treats were turnovers. However, she didn’t keep the skill to herself; she taught many in Emmerton Lane, St. Michael, where she spent her formative years. She was educated at St. Mary’s Girls’ School where she reached...
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...
