Overcast skies gave way to brilliant sunshine as this island’s oldest male on record, was laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Mount Pleasant St. Peter. (C. Pitt/BGIS) It was almost a picture perfect day for a royal send off for the beloved master saddler...
Pamelia Brereton chats with supercentenarian Melville Williams about his career as a Master Saddler and life in Barbados growing up. (BGIS) Barbados’ oldest male centenarian and a beloved master saddler who is a household name in Barbados has died at the age of 111....
Pamelia Brereton chats with supercentenarian Melville Williams about his career as a Master Saddler and life in Barbados growing up. (BGIS) Today, I am saddened to learn of the passing of a true Barbadian stalwart, Melville Uriah Williams, at the ripe age of 111. But...
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Ian Inniss, and Administrative Officer, Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Sherland Turton, presenting 109-year-old Melville Williams with the Centenarian of Barbados – the Foundation Builders Website Appreciation...