By Government of Barbados 6, 2024 (Stock Photo) It was truly a sad moment when I learnt yesterday of the passing of a loyal and devoted member of the Barbados Labour Party family, and a retired hard-working servant of the people of Barbados, Charles Lindsey Bolden. Lindsey was by all measure, small in physical stature, […]
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Legal luminary, former Opposition Leader and BLP stalwart Sir Henry de Boulay Forde was laid to rest today following an official funeral. After a procession which covered parts of his beloved Christ Church West, family, friends, statesmen, and politicians gathered to pay tribute to a man described as selfless at the Christ Church Parish Church. […]
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Viewing of the body took place at St. Matthias Anglican Church, Christ Church, today Thursday, October 31, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. PHOTOS CAN BE VIEWED HERE…… https://youtu.be/f8TKcVG3zpY ————————————————————————— The official funeral for former Attorney General and Minister of External Affairs, Sir Henry de Boulay Forde K.A., SC., will be held on Friday, November 1, […]
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by Julie Carrington Oct 24, 2024 Former Attorney-General and Minister of External Affairs, Sir Henry de Boulay Forde S.C., M.P. (BGIS Library) The official funeral for former Attorney General and Minister of External Affairs, Sir Henry de Boulay Forde K.A., SC., will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Christ Church Parish Church, Church […]
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by Government of Barbados – Aug 28, 2024 This afternoon, as I learnt of the passing of Dame Maizie Barker-Welch, I could not help but reflect on the life and contribution of a true Barbadian gem — a lady who contributed so much to our country, and who did so at a time when women […]
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PICTURED ABOVE The life of Barbados Labour Party stalwart, the Honourable Rudolph ‘Cappy’ Greenidge, wascelebrated during a heartfelt funeral service held in the chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardenson Friday morning. The service was attended by a host of dignitaries, including Her ExcellencyPresident Dame Sandra Mason, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Deputy Prime Minister SantiaBradshaw, […]
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by GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS – Jul 7, 2024 It is with a deep sense of sadness that I today pay tribute to a dear friend, professional colleague and invaluable supporter and resource of the Barbados Labour Party, Sir Philip Serrao — better known to many as “Jimmy”. Anyone who had even a passing relationship with […]
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Former Commissioner of Police and Executive Director of the Regional Security System, Grantley Sylvester Watson, was accorded an Official Funeral with Military Honours earlier today, March 8. The service was held at the St. Thomas Parish Church, Arch Hall, St. Thomas, from 1:00 p.m.
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By Julie Carrington – Feb 29, 2024 Former Commissioner of Police and Executive Director of the Regional Security System, Grantley Sylvester Watson lie in State at the Viewing earlier today. Members of the public paid their last respects to the former Commissioner of Police, Grantley Watson, at a “Vigil Day” in the Prince Cave Hall, […]
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