
30 uniquely Bajan names no longer in use
As Barbados prepares to celebrate 53 years of Independence, we take a look back at aspects of our culture unique to the island. During the years 1930-1960, there were a whole host of nam...
As Barbados prepares to celebrate 53 years of Independence, we take a look back at aspects of our culture unique to the island. During the years 1930-1960, there were a whole host of nam...
A website dedicated to celebrating the lives and legacy of Barbadian centenarians was launched last week. Centenarians of Barbados – The Foundation Builders, is an informative and interactive...
Three of the island’s centenarians were honoured by Sagicor General Insurance (SGI) in appreciation of their achievement of the 100-year milestone and of their business with the insurance company.&nbs...
One hundred and eighty-two years between the two of them, almost two centuries, and nothing could stop one elderly couple from exercising their right to vote. Not even the fear that her foot could ...
Today is doubly special for Olga Augusta Boyce. Not only is she joining with women all across the world in celebrating International Women's Day, but she has reached a milestone most...
Barbados' newest super-centenarian is Louise Thorne, who turned 110 years on Monday, January 1. Mrs. Thorne, who resides at 1st Avenue, Thorne Road, Greens, St. George, celebrat...
The National Committee on Ageing (NCOA) is seeking the public’s assistance in establishing a Hall of Fame to honour past and present Barbadian centenarians. The committee is inviting caregivers and...
How does 110 years on earth feel? The best person to answer that question would be Millicent Yearwood, Barbados’ lone super-centenarian who celebrated the momentous milestone on July 20, 2017. T...
Barbados has celebrated quite a number of centenarians over the years, but Thursday was a special day as Millicent Yearwood celebrated her 110th birthday. The super-centenarian celebrated...
Una Elsie Ifill turned the glorious age of 100 today while surrounded by family, friends, neighbours and the new Acting Governor General Sir Philip Greaves. Her two favourite tunes are ‘What a frie...