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...
Edna Augusta ‘Adina’ Harris (nee Bailey) was born at Gregg Farm, St. Andrew on October 23, 1900. Her parents were Angelina Mitchell, a labourer, and William Bailey, a Scottish overseer and bookkeeper at Nicholas Plantation, now St. Nicholas Abbey. In 1928, she married...
Eloise Johnson was born in Orange Hill, St. James, and educated at St. Silas School. On leaving school, Eloise’s working career as a plantation labourer began at Plum Tree Plantation. She also worked as a labourer at Blowers, Westmoreland, and Lancaster...
There was a celebratory mood at Rowans, St. George, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, as one of Barbados’ latest centenarians, Mrs. Beryl Bridgeman, enjoyed her birthday, surrounded by family and friends. As part of the celebrations, Acting President, The...
