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...
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...
Jane Atkins (nee Hollingsworth) was born on January 1, 1898 in the parish of St. Michael. She worked as an agricultural labourer at several plantations including Hannays, Lower Estate, Staple Grove and Lower Greys. She was the mother of four.
Gwendoline Goodridge was born in the parish of St. Philip. She was the mother of eight children, and step mother of four. She worked as domestic and enjoyed cooking, baking and sewing. She was an active member of the Berean Bible Church.
