Warrant Officer II Elder Bishop was a decorated soldier whose commanding presence, dedication and loyalty to duty and country endeared him to junior and senior officers. For his recent birthday celebrations in the Warrant Officers’ Mess, at St. Ann’s Fort, The...
James Stuart was born at Ellerton, St. George and was educated at St. Luke’s Boys’ School. When he left school, James worked at the then Department of Public Works as a mason. Like many young men of this era, James joined the Barbados Regiment and fought in...
George McMalon Toppin was 23-years-old when he left Barbados and went to the United Kingdom to fight in World War II. Like many young Barbadians who left these shores for the battlefield, he was unaware of the dangers that were ahead. However, Mr....
Reverend Vincent Belle was born in St. Lucy. He was an Anglian priest for 18 years following his retirement from the field of education, where he served for 40 years as Teacher, Head Teacher and Education Officer. He was married to Evelyn Gwendolyn Meta Belle...
Millicent “Millie” Ifill is a well-loved, former fish vendor whose hard work and dedication to the industry has earned her the respect among the fishing community in Weston, St. James. Raised in Broomfield, St. Lucy by her grandmother who passed away when Millie was...
