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GG presents Headleys with Commonwealth Points of Light Award

Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason on Thursday presented the Commonwealth Points of Light Award to Barbadian couple, Trevor and Pamela Headley. They were recognised in February by British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II for exceptional ...

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GG presents Headleys with Commonwealth Points of Light Award

Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason on Thursday presented the Commonwealth Points of Light Award to Barbadian couple, Trevor and Pamela Headley. They were recognised in February by British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II for exceptional ...

Posted on July 30, 2021

Barbadian Cherie Jones on Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist

A Barbadian is on the shortlist for this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction. Barbadian Cherie Jones has been nominated for her book “How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House". The winner of the prize, an annual, international celebration of wome...

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Barbadian Cherie Jones on Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist

A Barbadian is on the shortlist for this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction. Barbadian Cherie Jones has been nominated for her book “How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House". The winner of the prize, an annual, international celebration of wome...

Posted on July 29, 2021

PM’s tribute to Rawle Brancker

The following tribute was offered by Prime Minister Mia Mottley on the passing of businessman Rawle Brancker. He died at home on Tuesday at age 83. So often when we lose a loved one we cannot help but ask: “Why?” It’s a question for which we never...

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PM’s tribute to Rawle Brancker

The following tribute was offered by Prime Minister Mia Mottley on the passing of businessman Rawle Brancker. He died at home on Tuesday at age 83. So often when we lose a loved one we cannot help but ask: “Why?” It’s a question for which we never...

Posted on July 27, 2021

Rawle Brancker passes away at 83

Businessman Rawle Cecil Brancker passed away at home on Tuesday morning. He was 83 years old. He was best known as the face of Brancker’s on Fontabelle, the store he founded in 1974 and served as chairman for several decades. Brancker was also ...

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Rawle Brancker passes away at 83

Businessman Rawle Cecil Brancker passed away at home on Tuesday morning. He was 83 years old. He was best known as the face of Brancker’s on Fontabelle, the store he founded in 1974 and served as chairman for several decades. Brancker was also ...

Posted on July 27, 2021

What people living with HIV need to know about HIV and COVID-19

These are difficult times for all of us. UNAIDS is urging people to act with kindness, not stigma and discrimination – people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) are part of the solution and must be supported. Governments must respect the human rig...

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What people living with HIV need to know about HIV and COVID-19

These are difficult times for all of us. UNAIDS is urging people to act with kindness, not stigma and discrimination – people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) are part of the solution and must be supported. Governments must respect the human rig...

Posted on July 26, 2021

‘Super’ saddler’s long ride comes to an end

Former master saddler, the late Melville Williams, has had a long and storied life. The supercentenarian passed away at his Lonesome Hill, St Peter home on Wednesday at the age of 111, one year shy of Millicent Yearwood, of Fitts Village, St James...

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‘Super’ saddler’s long ride comes to an end

Former master saddler, the late Melville Williams, has had a long and storied life. The supercentenarian passed away at his Lonesome Hill, St Peter home on Wednesday at the age of 111, one year shy of Millicent Yearwood, of Fitts Village, St James...

Posted on July 24, 2021

PM Mottley pays tribute to centenarian Melville Williams

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley issued a statement on the passing of centenarian Melville Williams. The statement follows: “Today, I am saddened to learn of the passing of a true Barbadian stalwart, Melville Uriah Williams, at the ripe age of 1...

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PM Mottley pays tribute to centenarian Melville Williams

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley issued a statement on the passing of centenarian Melville Williams. The statement follows: “Today, I am saddened to learn of the passing of a true Barbadian stalwart, Melville Uriah Williams, at the ripe age of 1...

Posted on July 22, 2021

Living with diabetic feet

There are a number of less commonly discussed issues that are not as severe, but can disrupt the everyday life of diabetics. Podiatrist Amor Forde, who in acknowledging that diabetes was a major health crisis in Barbados, said each year the statis...

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Living with diabetic feet

There are a number of less commonly discussed issues that are not as severe, but can disrupt the everyday life of diabetics. Podiatrist Amor Forde, who in acknowledging that diabetes was a major health crisis in Barbados, said each year the statis...

Posted on July 22, 2021

Supercentenarian Williams passes

Barbados’ oldest centenarian passed away on Wednesday night. Former master saddler Melville Williams died at his home at Lonesome Hill, St Peter. He was 111 years old. Williams lost the roof of his home during the passage of Hurricane Elsa earl...

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Supercentenarian Williams passes

Barbados’ oldest centenarian passed away on Wednesday night. Former master saddler Melville Williams died at his home at Lonesome Hill, St Peter. He was 111 years old. Williams lost the roof of his home during the passage of Hurricane Elsa earl...

Posted on July 22, 2021

Lew ‘Jiggs’ Kirton is alive

Singer and songwriter Lew 'Jiggs' Kirton is alive. His wife Maureen Kirton confirmed that contrary to reports out of the United States, where they reside, Kirton had not passed. “My husband is alive and well and alert and I’m going to see him. ...

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Lew ‘Jiggs’ Kirton is alive

Singer and songwriter Lew 'Jiggs' Kirton is alive. His wife Maureen Kirton confirmed that contrary to reports out of the United States, where they reside, Kirton had not passed. “My husband is alive and well and alert and I’m going to see him. ...

Posted on July 18, 2021

GG presents Headleys with Commonwealth Points of Light Award

GG presents Headleys with Commonwealth Points of Light Award

Barbadian Cherie Jones on Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist

Barbadian Cherie Jones on Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist

PM’s tribute to Rawle Brancker

PM’s tribute to Rawle Brancker

Rawle Brancker passes away at 83

Rawle Brancker passes away at 83

What people living with HIV need to know about HIV and COVID-19

What people living with HIV need to know about HIV and COVID-19

‘Super’ saddler’s long ride comes to an end

‘Super’ saddler’s long ride comes to an end

PM Mottley pays tribute to centenarian Melville Williams

PM Mottley pays tribute to centenarian Melville Williams

Living with diabetic feet

Living with diabetic feet

Supercentenarian Williams passes

Supercentenarian Williams passes

Lew ‘Jiggs’ Kirton is alive

Lew ‘Jiggs’ Kirton is alive

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