(Stock Photo) It was with deep regret that I learnt of the recent passing of Ambassador Ernest Besley Maycock. Ambassador Maycock was one of this country’s leading public servants known for his keen mind and sound organising skills that led to his stellar career as one of this island’s most beloved diplomats. Although he served in the […]
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—– “An Officer and a Gentleman ” …… That was Major Maxwell. ——- Funeral Service for the late Major Lubin Austin Robinson Charleston Maxwell Friday, September 11, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOSHOW OF THE FUNERAL …… Funeral Service for the late Major […]
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(Stock Photo) It is with sadness that I join Barbadians generally, and the calypso fraternity in particular, in paying tribute to Colin “Observer” Reid, who passed away at his home today. Colin was, without doubt, one of the shareholders of the local calypso competition, with a loyal following that respected him for his prolific song-writing […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley – pays TRIBUTE to Dionna Browne Findlay ( pictured above ) . Anyone who knew Dionna Browne Findlay knew she lived by the mantra, “Choice, not chance”, and while her passing today was certainly not of her choosing, there is no doubt that she held true to this belief until the […]
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Rashid Orlando Marville received the Companion of Honour in 2017 from Governor General Dame Sandra Mason, for his contribution to the public service. (FP) On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, I wish to extend sincere condolences to the relatives and loved ones of Ambassador Rashid Orlando Marville. Ambassador Marville did […]
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Pall-bearers removing the Barbados Flag that draped the casket to be presented to Mrs. Julie Arthur. Thousands lined the street at various vantage points to see the passing funeral procession making its journey from Lyndhurst Funeral Home in Passage Road through Bridgetown stopping in front of Parliament for one minute where in the House of […]
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View a pictorial of Former Prime Minister, Professor, The Rt. Honourable Owen Arthur Body In State In Parliament. A picture is worth over a thousand words and I hope this Photoshow says it all. PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK.
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The body of the late Prime Minister laid in state in Parliament Buildings on Wednesday, August 12, (and again on Thursday, August 13,) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During that time, mourners filed past the closed casket and signed the condolence books, which was made available.
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Mrs Angela Edwards of Eddies Supermarket is seen signing the visitors book at the Speightstown Library this morning. She signed on behalf of her Husband Anthony and herself. Others continued to file in and sign during the day. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PHOTOSHOW OF TODAYS REHEARSAL FOR THE FUNERAL OF former Prime Minister, Professor, […]
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Former Prime Minister, Professor, The Rt. Honourable Owen Arthur. (BGIS Library) Former Prime Minister, Professor, The Rt. Honourable Owen Arthur, will be accorded a State Funeral with the “pomp and pageantry” befitting his outstanding contribution to this island’s landscape as the longest serving Prime Minister. Ministerial Coordinator for the state funeral, Colin Jordan, who is […]
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