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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 634 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 Life term for Haynes with 17ยฝ years minimum for slaying friend 03/07/2026 Police commissioner Sonia Boyce sworn in with PMโs pledge of full backing 03/07/2026 New police commissioner pledges reform, accountability, public trust 03/07/2026
