December 23, 2020
He may have lost a treasured watch but Glenroy Hackett has gained the thanks of a grateful nation for saving the lives of six people from drowning during his 37 years as a beach ranger.
Until now, his efforts have never been heavily publicized. But Hackett was no longer an unsung hero on Tuesday as he stood before Governor General Dame Sandra Mason at Government House to receive his
Barbados Bravery Medal for his efforts in saving the life of a young university student while swimming at a West Coast beach a few years ago.
Moments after receiving his award, Hackett told journalists that he was stationed at Sandy Lane Beach when a beachgoer alerted him that a woman had gotten into difficulty while in the water.
Centenarian Captain Sir Tom Moore giving the thumbs up during high tea at St. Ann’s Fort. He is joined by fellow centenarians Ena Collymore-Woodstock (left); Warrant Officer II, Elder Bishop (right). Also pictured are Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde and Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams.
Captain Sir Tom Moore has been “enjoying every minute” of his time in Barbados.
The 100-year-old British Army officer was able to tick an item off his bucket list, a trip to Barbados when he arrived on the island via British Airways. The trip was organised by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI).
100-Year-Old Tourist Having A Wild Time In Barbados.
At Barbados 100-year-old Captain Sir Tom Moore giving the thumbs up during high tea at St. Ann’s Fort last evening. He is joined by fellow centenarians Ena Collymore-Woodstock (left); Warrant Officer II, Elder Bishop (right). Also pictured are Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde and Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams. (A. Reid/BGIS)
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados–December 20th.2020–Captain Sir Tom Moore has been “enjoying every minute” of his time here in Barbados.
The 100-year-old British Army officer was able to tick an item off his bucket list, a trip to Barbados, when he arrived on island last week via British Airways. The trip was organized by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI).
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World War II veterans (from (left) Jamaican Ena Collymore-Woodstock, Britain’s celebrated Colonel (Hon) Sir Tom Moore (centre) and Barbados’ Elder Bishop join hands celebrating comradeship during yesterday’s high tea in Sir Tom’s honour at St Ann’s Fort, Garrison. Looking on are some senior officers of the Barbados Defence Force. (Picture by Gercine Carter.) Social Share
One hundred-year-old British war veteran Colonel (Hon) Sir Tom Moore says despite the ravages of COVID-19, it will pass.
Sir Tom, who made international headlines by walking within the confines of his home to raise more than £30 million for Britain’s National Health Service, is in Barbados on a 17-day holiday, courtesy of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and British Airways.
Get the Apps New senator makes strong case for improved treatment of working class
Article by December 10, 2020
Newly-appointed Independent senator Julian Hunte on Wednesday used his maiden speech in the Upper House to call for better treatment of the working class .
After being formally welcomed by Senate President Reginald Farley, Government Senator Kay McConney, Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn, and Independent Senator Kevin Boyce, Senator Hunte took to the floor.
The new senator said he was “honoured” to “carry on the work they have done on behalf of the trade union movement”.
Declaring that many workers were being forced to take to the streets to protest for what is rightfully theirs, Senator Hunte said: “I am joining the Senate at this time when too many Barbadians are finding it difficult to have reasonable access to labour relations advice at work. There seems to be a system of a roll back of the gains that have been won by labour ove