Robert Myers, 64, sees himself as an “Honorary Bajan.” Born in the UK, he has visited and lived in Barbados for the past 40 years.
“Despite travelling extensively, this island is my place in the sun,” he said, whilst considering his Mega 6 jackpot winnings, which total a whopping BDS$2,115,000.
Myers said that his big win would not make a major difference to his life. However, he does have important plans on what to do with the money.
Apart from buying a new car (and a little family celebration), the father of eight children plans to establish a swimming academy on the island. He believes that young Barbadian children need to learn to swim, having known of too many who have lost their lives. On an island surrounded by water, Myers sees swimming as a critical skill to learn.
The Mega 6 winner told a story to illustrate his point.
“In my earlier years, when I was in my 20s and visiting the island, I had my own near-death experience, when I dove into the shallow end of a pool.” After he had recovered, the experience emphasized “the importance of knowing how to swim effectively.”
Shelly-Ann Hee Chung, Site Operations Manager at The Barbados Lottery, was delighted at Myers’ Mega 6 win.
“We are very impressed by Mr. Myers’ plans to put his winnings to good use, as we’re sure that the whole island will benefit from this planned venture. The Barbados Lottery is happy that Mr. Myers has put down roots on our island and wish him all the best as he fulfills his dream.”
Myers said the Mega 6 game is his favourite. “I have been playing it too many years to remember,” he added. When asked if he would continue playing, he said, “Absolutely! If you ain’t in it you can’t win it. Just one ticket is needed.”
Further commenting on his win, he declared, “I feel good! Even though there are more important things than money, it still helps you sleep contentedly at night.” (PR)
Love that teaching children to swim is a priority!! Blessings sir!
Congratulations to him!!
Congratulations A caring and sharing person you are.
Congratulations
Good man..
Congrats
Is any Govt. Audit ever done on this lottery??
Does anyone ever visit the outlets to make sure that everything is above board??
Is the internet connections checked to make sure that it cant be hacked??
Are the computers and machines which are used in this lottery ever inspected to make sure that they are not rigged??
And when was the last time this was done???
Are the employees ever vetted to make sure that there is no conspiracy between them to defraud players and to ensure their honesty??
Is this lottery required by law to provide the playing public with any kind of reports on it in a timely manner??
This lottery deals with a tremendous amount of public money and we just take it for granted.
THIS IS BARBADOS!!!!!
WHERE HANKY PANKY WITH OTHER PEOPLES MONEY IS LEGENDARY!!!!
THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF DISHONESTY IN BARBADOS WHEN IT COMES TO MONEY IN BARBADOS.
How does the lottery come to its jackpots??? Are they above board???
Are WHITE BAJANS AND INDIAN MUSLIMS involved in its operation and if so in what capacity??
Just asking!!!!
Can we hold up the rock called The Barbados Lottery and nothing will jump out to bite us???
Not so sure.