Cuthbert Chesterfield Cumberbatch was born at Black Bess, St. Peter. With no formal education, he worked as a labourer at the Mangrove and Richmond Plantations in the same parish. In 1947, he married Mildred Cumberbatch and had six children, one deceased. ...
One of Barbados’ latest centenarians, Ottaline Sealy, celebrated her birthday on Wednesday August 10, 2022, surrounded by family, friends and members of the South District Methodist Church, in St. George. Mrs. Sealy also received a special visit, via Zoom, from...
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...
Harold McKenzie Brereton celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday with his family and friends at Frederica’s Senior Citizens Home, Christ Church. President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, who was one of the specially invited guests, joined in on...
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....
