Dame Maizie Barker-Welch was a champion of women’s rights. Her innate gifts of empathy, intelligence, and creativity, coupled with hard work and determination helped her to lay the foundation …
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Statement from Prime Minister Mottley on the passing of former MP, Dame Maizie Barker-Welch
This afternoon, as I learnt of the passing of Dame Maizie Barker-Welch, I could not help but reflect on the life and contribution of a true Barbadian gem — a …
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It is with profound sadness to receive the news of the passing of our beloved Dame Maizie Barker-Welch. A true trailblazer for women in politics, Dame Maizie was a beacon …
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Trade unionist Clarke remembered for ‘selfless’ dedication to workers’ rights
by Shanna Mooreby Shanna MooreScores of mourners gathered at St Luke’s Anglican Church on Friday to remember Dennis Leopold Clarke as a revered trade unionist who dedicated his life to the service of others. …
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Rudolph ‘Cappy’ Greenidge remembered as an outstanding Barbadian.
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntFormer deputy president of the Senate, veteran educator, and lawyer Rudolph Cappy Greenidge, was laid to rest on Friday following a funeral service at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens. The long-serving …
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Scores of mourners gathered at St Catherine Anglican Church on Thursday to pay their respects to the late Rudolph Cappy Greenidge, former Member of Parliament for St Philip North, deputy …
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This week we feature some of the outstanding workers in the sugar industry who deservingly received special recognition from the National Cultural Foundation as part of this year’s 50th anniversary …
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African stateswoman Dame Graça Machel is set to visit Barbados for six days, culminating in a keynote address on the United Nations International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave …
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Statement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on the passing of former MP Rudolph “Cappy” Greenidge
Today, I was touched to the core, upon learning of the passing of my dear friend and former Cabinet and Parliamentary colleague, Rudolph “Cappy” Greenidge. Cappy was truly a gentle …
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I am truly saddened to learn of the passing of Bro. Dennis Clarke, former General Secretary of the National Union of Public Workers, an organisation to which he gave over …