Gwendoline Ramsay

Gwendoline Ramsay

Courtesy of the Barbados Ball Canada Aid: http://www.barbadosballcanada.com/bajan-centenarians.html Mrs. Gwendoline Louisa Adessa Ramsay was born in Roberts Land, St. Michael, Barbados in 1914 and attended South District Girls School in St. George. Married in 1930 and...
Elise Headley

Elise Headley

Courtesy of the Barbados Ball Canada Aid: http://www.barbadosballcanada.com/bajan-centenarians.html Mrs. Headley was born in St. Philip, Barbados on December 14, 1915 to Joseph and Blanche Hart. She was one of five children and is one of three alive. A brother, age...
Mildred Franklin

Mildred Franklin

Courtesy of the Barbados Ball Canada Aid: http://www.barbadosballcanada.com/bajan-centenarians.html Born in St. Philip, Barbados on May 8, 1916, Ms. Franklin is one of four children of Miriam Franklin. After attending Carrington Village School, Ms. Franklin worked as...
Louisa Cumberbatch-Hunte

Louisa Cumberbatch-Hunte

Courtesy of the Barbados Ball Canada Aid: http://www.barbadosballcanada.com/bajan-centenarians.html Mrs. Louisa Cumberbatch-Hunte was born in Bellair, St. Philip, Barbados on September 21, 1907 and except for some challenges with her eyesight, remained in full control...
Elderly Care Programme A Priority

Elderly Care Programme A Priority

As the percentage of elderly persons in the Barbadian population continues to rise, the Ministry of Health has identified the Care of the Elderly Programme as one of its priorities. Health Minister John Boyce, speaking at a seminar hosted by the Alzheimer’s...