One of Barbados’ latest centenarians, John Phillips Durant, celebrated his birthday on Thursday, April 5, surrounded by loved ones at the St. Michael District Hospital. He received a special virtual visit via Zoom by President of Barbados, Her Excellency, The...
Barbados’ latest centenarian Ione Waterman has been recognised by her family and close friends as a lady who made her mark on the lives of those with whom she came into contact. The family and close friends of Ms. Waterman gathered recently, where they shared via Zoom...
There was a gathering of family and close friends in Harmony Hall St. Philip to celebrate Barbados’ newest Centenarian – Ms. Emeta Weekes. Acting President of Barbados, His Excellency The Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Douglas Gibson, visited with...
Edwardina Leona Haynes was born in Barbados on May 4th, 1922, to Rupert and Ianthe Standard in the Parish of St. Michael. She had one sibling, Dr. Kenneth Standard who migrated to Jamaica in 1962, where he resided until his death. Edwardina or “Deane” as she is...
Jessie Cecilia Rudder was born on December 24, 1921, on the island of Barbados, West Indies. She is the third of six children born to Phillip and Annie Goddard of Halls Road, St. Michael. She completed her secular education at Church Village School. She married...
Barbados’ latest centenarian could not contain her excitement as she celebrated her 100th birthday in the company of friends and family. Daphne Weekes, affectionately known as “Daff”, received a virtual visit and gifts from President Dame Sandra Mason on Sunday,...