Gwendolyn “Daisy” Mayers lives by the maxim working hard, being happy and sharing that happiness with others. The effervescent centenarian, whose youthful looks belies her 101 years, was born in Hillaby, St. Andrew, and educated at St. Matthew’s School, St Michael. ...
Loleta Worrell knew all about good customer service. She worked as a dispatcher in a shop and was happy serving her customers. Born in the Whim, St. Peter, Mrs. Worrell was educated at Mile-and-a-Quarter Girls’ School to seventh standard. Apart from working in the...
Marjorie Doreta Banfield has helped to shape the academic achievements of many Barbadians. She grew up in Brighton, Black Rock, St. Michael where she attended St. Stephen’s Mixed School and later, the St. Michael School. On leaving St. Michael’s, Ms....
Muriel Cave was a seamstress and a home-maker. Born in Ann Gill’s Road, St. Michael, she later moved to Bachelor’s Lane, Roebuck Street, the City. She received her early education at the Cathedral Primary School, which was located close to the Tom Adams...
Violet Gilkes was born in Bayfield, St. Philip to Florence Roberts. Her mother died at an early age and she was raised by Jane Greaves and an uncle. Educated at St. Mark’s School, she worked as a domestic with DaCosta and Mussons Limited. Although a domestic, Mrs....
