Christmas treat for centenarians
It was an extra special Christmas day for two centenarians in the St James South constituencyViolent Gaskin, 106, of Ricks Road and Mona Hackett 101, of Piton Road both received gift baskets of Christmas goodies from MP Sandra Husbands. Husbands says it was an honour and privilege to treat the two ladies.“These are precious people […]
#BTChristmas message- Be agents of peace- Anglican Bishop Rt Reverend Michael Maxwell
Christmas message from Anglican Bishop Right Reverend Michael Maxwell Dear people of Barbados and visitors to our shores, I greet you on this Christmas Day, the date which the Christian Church has set aside on our calendars to annually commemorate and commence a twelve-day season of celebrating one of the greatest acts of God in […]
Baby boy is second Christmas baby at QEH
Another Christmas baby was delivered at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. A bouncing baby boy was delivered at 12:04 p.m. weighing 8 pounds and 2.2 ounces. His mother is 21-year-old Kyeisha Headley and he is her second child. Share Tweet Share The post Baby boy is second Christmas baby at QEH appeared first on Barbados Today.
Barbadians and visitors enjoy Queen’s Park tradition
Even though the crowd was noticeably smaller compared to years gone by, scores of people descended into Queen’s Park earlier this morning to take part in the annual Christmas festivities. Barbadians dressed in their finest ventured to the popular City spot to mingle and enjoy the entertainment by the versatile Barbados Police Service Band, Promise […]
Sarah’s miracle- Baby girl is first Christmas baby
Today was an extra special day for Sarah Matthews who delivered the first baby on Christmas Day. The 36-year-old mother told the media that her child came around 4:45 a.m. She said this was a miraculous occasion as she had numerous complications in the past that led to five miscarriages. Matthews has yet to decide […]
#BTChristmas message – CTUSAB urges a return to peace
Christmas message from General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations Dennis de Peiza Once more, across the world, Christmas celebrations are marred by wars and conflicts among nations. Peace on earth continues to be elusive as a consequence of the growing threats of war, acts of terror, civil unrest, political partisanship […]
Top tennis player Darian King marries sweetheart
Barbados’ ace tennis player and senior men’s national footballer Darian King is now a married man. King, 31, the island’s leading Davis Cup player and 2017 US Grand Slam competitor tied the knot with long-time sweetheart Oya Thompson last Saturday in Barbados. The ceremony was held at the St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, with officiant […]
#BTChristmas Message – Crime down, road fatalities up – Police Commissioner
Christmas Message from Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce Season’s Greetings. Policing public safety and the provision of police services generally was once described by a commentator, as a Sisyphean task. Of course, he was using as a metaphor, the story from Greek mythology, involving the character Sisyphus. As punishment for some […]
#BTChristmas Message: Extend a helping hand to the less fortunate, DLP President
Christmas Message from President of the Democratic Labour Party Dr Ronnie Yearwood My fellow Barbadians Along with my wife Lucy and our son Solomon, and on behalf of my beloved Democratic Labour Party, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Today, as we celebrate the birth of the redeeming light […]
#BTChristmas Message – President urges keep pushing ‘spirit of Christmas’
Christmas Message from Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, FB, GCMG, DA, sC, LLD President of Barbados Fellow Barbadians, residents and visitors to our beautiful country, it is again that special time of the year when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child and pause to reflect on the significance of that […]