One of Barbados’ most recent centenarians, Mrs. Muriel Alleyne, of Well Gap, St. Michael, celebrated her 100th birthday with family members, many of whom flew into the island for the event. President of Barbados, Her Excellency, the Most Honourable Dame...
Vivian Ursula Blenman, born February 15, 1913 to parents Mildred and Joseph Blenman, resided in Licorish Village, My Lord’s Hill, St. Michael, for all of her 101 years. Vivian was the eldest of seven children educated at the Belmont School and Carrington Village...
Iona Gaskin was born in Lower Burney, St. Michael and worked as a shop assistant and laundry worker along with working as a domestic. She emigrated to Canada, where she was an active supporter of the Caribbean Associations there. She now resides in Rural Cot, Mapp...
Etherline Puckerin (nee Haynes) was born in Welch Village, St John and educated at St. John Girls’ School. At the end of her schooling, Etherline was offered a pupil teaching position at her alma mater, a position she politely declined. Instead, she played the piano...
One of Barbados’ newest centenarians, Mrs. Violet Cox-Small, celebrated her birthday on January 6, 2025, at the Barbados Yacht Club, surrounded by her family, close friends, and members of the First Baptist Church, who organised the event. President of Barbados, The...
