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....
Audrey Esmeralda Chapman’s sharp wit and agility impressed all those she encountered. The centenarian, originally from Pile Bay, Black Rock, St Michael, emigrated to the United States in the 1980s following the death of her mother. In 2016, she returned...
One of Barbados’ latest centenarians, Ms. Vinne Elmena Maynard, “El” as she is affectionately known, celebrated her birthday on Thursday, August 26, surrounded by those she raised as children, close friends and members of her community in Walkers, St. Andrew. Ms....
