by BGIS | Feb 26, 2024 | Top Stories
Cheers to 100! Centenarian Ismay Leotta Pinder celebrates her milestone with daughter Margo Senior (left) and President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason. (T. Barker/BGIS) Centenarian, Ismay Leotta Pinder, who has been described as “loving and caring”, celebrated her...
by BGIS | Jun 9, 2023 | Top Stories
President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, raising a toast with Barbados’ newest centenarian, Violet Cumberbatch, who turned 100 on June 07, 2023. (T. Barker/BGIS) Barbados newest centenarian, Violet Glendora Cumberbatch, celebrated her 100th...
by BGIS | May 19, 2023 | Top Stories
One of Barbados’ newest centenarians, Delcina Jones, shares a moment of laughter with her four remaining sons (l to R) Earl Jones, Keith Jones, Errol Jones and Lloyd Jones. (T. Barker/BGIS) The community of Rock Hall, St. George, was energised on May 17, 2023, as one...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 29, 2022 | Top Stories
Special Advisor on Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde (left) receives the donation from businessman, Chris Gibbs, as acting director of the NAB, Colleen Walcott, looks on. (J. Rawlins-Bentham/BGIS) Eleven centenarians, one each from Barbados’ 11 parishes, received a hamper...
by BGIS | Sep 26, 2022 | Top Stories
Here’s a toast to you! Centenarian Kenneth Weithers celebrates his milestone with Anthony Weithers, Marilyn Alleyne, Angela Weithers and, Marvin Alleyne (background). (T. Barker/BGIS) On September 21, 2022, friends and family of Kenneth Weithers joined him at...