Barbados’ newest centenarian, Cecilia Olive Grace Oxley, celebrated her birthday today, Friday, December 29, surrounded by her family at Newton Terrace, Christ Church, and was paid a visit by the Acting President, His Excellency The Very Reverend Jeffrey Gibson. His...
Hestina Belle was born in South District, St. George. Educated at St. Luke’s and St. David’s Schools, she married Leon “Bong” Belle and that union produced 10 children, one deceased. They also had 20 grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren and 12 great-great...
Mrs. Millicent Clarke is Barbados’ newest centenarian. In a grand celebration at her home last Saturday at Mount Friendship Road, St. Michael, Mrs. Clarke was surrounded by close relatives and friends, as well as specially invited guests, who included the President of...
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...
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...
