DeathLocal NewsNews Irving Burgie dies by Barbados Today 30/11/2019 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 30/11/2019 0 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 632 Irving Burgie, the songwriter and composer who wrote the lyrics for the national anthem of Barbados, has died. Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced Burgie’s death as she was about to begin her Independence speech at Kensington Oval this morning. Mottley said Burgie died last night, and asked those in attendance to observe a moment’s silence. More to come. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like EU ‘working’ on recyclables export drive 05/12/2025 Parents’ group urges clarity as ministry defends education cost disclosure 05/12/2025 Licensing ‘delays force PSV operators to halt services’ 05/12/2025
