Melvie Eurene Harewood

Melvie Eurene Harewood

Melvie Harewood was a disciplinarian who valued respect highly.  She passed on these traits to her children and was not afraid to speak candidly on any subject. Raised in Beulah, St. Philip, Melvie attended Beulah School and reached seventh standard.  She worked as a...
Beryl Lorraine Padmore

Beryl Lorraine Padmore

Beryl Padmore was born in Hoyte’s Village, St. James and educated at St. John the Baptist Girls’ School to seventh standard.  On leaving school, she lived briefly in Hall’s Village, St James before returning to Hoyte’s Village.  She worked as a domestic at...
Loleta Virginia Worrell

Loleta Virginia Worrell

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...
Elderly Care Programme A Priority

Elderly Care Programme A Priority

As the percentage of elderly persons in the Barbadian population continues to rise, the Ministry of Health has identified the Care of the Elderly Programme as one of its priorities. Health Minister John Boyce, speaking at a seminar hosted by the Alzheimer’s...
Eureka Lewis

Eureka Lewis

Eureka Lewis loved baking and among her many treats were turnovers.  However, she didn’t keep the skill to herself; she taught many in Emmerton Lane, St. Michael, where she spent her formative years. She was educated at St. Mary’s Girls’ School where she reached...
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