Osbourne Downes affectionately called “Glester” was born at Cleavers Hill New Road, now St. Elizabeth New Road, St. Joseph. He was a sugar worker at heart. Not only did Osbourne work long hours in sugar factories, he also enjoyed planting sugar cane. When...
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...
Beryl Mabel Whitney was the “lady of the hour” when relatives and friends gathered at the home of her daughter, Lola Bynoe, where Beryl currently resides, to celebrate the special milestone on October 9. Governor General Dame Sandra Mason, who joined via...
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...
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...
