October 20, 1736
October 20, 1736 – Prince Klaas/King Court/King Tackey’s body was broken on the wheel after…
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May 29, 1813 – The first formal schoolroom to teach enslaved people in the West Indies…
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May 29, 1813 – The first formal schoolroom to teach enslaved people in the West…
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December 8th, 1880 – Dame Georgianna Ellen (Nellie) Robinson DNH, was born to George and…
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March 25 1884- Though officially chartered on April 16th 1884, the Antigua Grammar School observes…
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February 1, 1917 – George Arlington Sheppard was born in the village of All Saints,…
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The organisation officially got its start in 1926 under the name ‘Antigua Union of Teachers’…
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June 18, 1934 – George Ryan was born on the island of Montserrat to the…
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September 12, 1934 – Adolphus Eleazer Freeland was born to William and Keturah Freeland. He…
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December 27th, 1938- Charlesworth Theophilus Samuel was born to Hezekiah Samuel (Swetes) and Georgiana Williams…
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JANUARY 16, 1939-Thirty Nine men and women,’The 39ers’, together founded the Antigua Trades and Labour…
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March 9th 1940 – Claudette Yvette Monica Nicholas Isaacs was born in the village of…
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July 13, 1940, Sir John E. St. Luce was born to Cecil St. Luce and…
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January 22, 1941 – Susan Lowes began the first of her many revolutions around the…
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May 5th, 1941 – Paul Richards was born in the village of Green Bay, however,…
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February 28th, 1942- Leroy McLean Emmanuel (Short Shirt) was born to William Emmanuel Martin and…
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October 22, 1942 – Rolston Lushington Barthley was born to Mr. Alpheus Barthley of Newfield…
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October 8, 1948 – Winston Baldwin Spencer was born to Alexandrina Alberta Martin of Bendal’s…
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April 8th, 1949- Peter Gordon was born to parents Percy Gordon (Greenhill, Liberta) and Avril…
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January 28th, 1950 – Reverend Lucier Baltimore was born to Ashley Ralph of Liberta and…
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August 20th, 1950 – Philbert Cleofoster Mason was born to Samuel and Ina Mason in…
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August 24, 1950 – Winston Phillip was born to Hezekiah Dennis Phillip of Point and…
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December 19, 1950 – Laurine Marie Byam nee Austrie was born to Josephine Alexander and…
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January 29th, 1951 – Anderson Montgomery Everton Roberts was born to Joseph Roberts and Isabelle…
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June 7, 1951- Beverley Skerritt was born. Originally hailing from the Emerald Isle, Antigua became…
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March 7, 1952- Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards KCN, OBE. KNH was born to parents…
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April 13th, 1952 – John M. Jarvis was born to Walter and Camelita Jarvis from…
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DECEMBER 29, 1954 Samuel ‘Moqush’ Hill was born to Elenora ‘Neckle’ Phillip-Charles (of Point) and…
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April 25, 1955- PRINCESS MARGARET SCHOOL was established as the first government secondary school in…
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October 20, 1955 – ACB CARIBBEAN, formerly known as the Antigua Commercial Bank was incorporated…
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20th October 1956 – Leeward Island Air Transport Services ‘LIAT’ was founded in Montserrat by…
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April 10, 1959 – Dalma ‘Boogie’ George was born to Theodore George of Rodney Street…
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June 30th, 1959- Lieutenant Colonel Edward H. Croft was born to parents Ruth Henry (Cedar…
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November 26, 1959 – Evans Jones aka Jawakie was born to Morris ‘Dapa’ Jones (Point)…
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March 23rd, 1960- Elvis Weaver Esquire, Assistant Commissioner of Police, was born to Ferdi and…
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November 17, 1960 – Lennox O’Reilly Weston was born to Edmund Weston of Potters and…
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Zacari, King ‘by name and nature’ as he labels himself, would go on to win four National Calypso Monarch Competitions (1991, 1997, 2017 and 2022), the inaugural Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch in 1997 and the twentieth in 2017, and the 2017 Pick-on Extempo crown. Notable his most stand out year was 2017 when he captured the National, Leeward Islands and Extempo crowns. He has also been a finalist in the National Party Monarch Competition.
January 12, 1962
January 12, 1962- Richard Benjamin ‘Richie’ Richardson was born to Samuel and Elfrieda Richardson and…
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March 13, 1962 Glenmore ‘King Progress’ Sheppard was born to Mrs Doreen ‘Nenen’ Sheppard (All…
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May 14th1962 Everton Fitzgerald “Batow” Gonsalves was born to Eroy of Athill Street Villa and…
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November 6, 1962 – Mary-Claire Hurst was born in Villa Area, the 3rd child of Josephine…
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March 14, 1963 – Mr Atlee Patrick Rodney was born in the Village of Savanne…
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July 15th, 1963 – Sandra Scotland-Williams was born to Jasper Alexander ‘Bobby’ Scotland of Ottos and Mary Helena Augusta Royer Dublin of Swetes Village. She began her early education in Antigua at Teacher Violet’s School before migrating at the age of 3, to Ottawa, Canada and then to Toronto with her family. She returned to Antigua for two years before moving to North Wales, United Kingdom and Guyana where she completed her secondary education. During her brief time in Antigua, Her Excellency also attended the Christ the King High School and the Antigua Girls’ High School.
In 1991, Lady Williams completed a BA in Modern Languages and Classics from St. Mary’s University in Nova Scotia, Canada. Later on, she received a Commonwealth scholarship to complete an M.Sc. in Tourism Management with the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom (UK). She also holds a postgraduate diploma in Marketing from the Chartered institute of Marketing in the UK and is a full time member of the Institute.
In her professional life, Lady Williams has held several senior positions. These include serving as Marketing Director of the former Caribbean Star/ Caribbean Sun Airlines, Tourism Marketing Executive for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) based in Frankfurt, Germany and Director of Tourism for Antigua and Barbuda based in London, UK.
In December 2014, Lady Williams achieved a milestone through the founding of the Halo Foundation. According to the Foundation’s website, the foundation’s main purpose is ‘’to assist the underprivileged and vulnerable in Antigua and Barbuda;. Through the Halo Foundation, Lady Williams actively contributes to national development and empowerment. The Foundation supports the fundraising and advocacy efforts of the 32 charities of which she is a patron along with her husband, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda. Listed among very noteworthy causes is ‘Team Antigua Island Girls’ in their quest as the first female Antigua and Barbuda team and the first, all black female team to row across the Atlantic Ocean. Halo Foundation also grants scholarships and awards to deserving individuals in the local community and supports The Arts.
On May 17th, 2019, Her Excellency was recognized by her alma mater, St. Mary’s University through the bestowment of an Honorary Doctorate in Civil Law for her philanthropic efforts over the years. Prior to that, in 2018, she received the Faithful and Meritorious Cross for outstanding voluntary service to the nation of Antigua and Barbuda.
Lady Williams is currently the Governor General’s Goodwill Ambassador and President of the Antigua and Barbuda China Friendship Association.
Lady Williams credits her chosen path in life to her parents who have both set spiritual and moral examples and offered the guidance and education needed by her four siblings and herself. Her Excellency counts her greatest achievement as ‘waking up each day to face challenges and opportunities.’ She points out, ‘Without God, our eyes would never open to witness the dawn of a new beginning every 24 hours. For me, this is a huge blessing.’
For young persons reaching towards their goals, she advises, ‘Persevere. Persevere. Persevere. Never give up because your success is just behind the ridge of the horizon.’
September 21, 1963
September 21 1963 – Sir Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose “Ambi” was born in Swetes Village,…
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September 21, 1963 – Antigua’s second secondary school, the All Saints Secondary School was opened….
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NOVEMBER 30, 1963 – Calvin Garfield Southwell was born to Wilma Ambrose and Clarence Southwell…
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March 10, 1964 Curtis “CC” Cochrane was born to Mr James and Mrs Carolita Agnes…
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August 5th, 1964 – Carl Lyndon ‘Bowlie’ Knight was born to KC Joe Knight (Villa)…
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November 20, 1965 – Jacqui Clarissa Quinn was born at home in New Winthorpes to…
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February 21st, 1966 – Foster Roberts was born to Raphel Roberts (deceased) and Hyacinth Christopher-Archibald…
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April 17th, 1966 – Adelza Dernalla Sheridan was born to Griffith Sheridan and Priscilla Stevens,…
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April 29 1966 – Anthony ‘Angeline’ H. Camacho was born to Jean Webson (born in…
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May 10, 1966 – Donald Zorol Barthley was born to Rolston Barthley of Newfield and…
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September 19th, 1966 – Colin Lesley Anderson ‘Tin tin’ James was born to Alfred and…
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October 13, 1966 – Eugene ‘Kaseba’ Silcott was born to Ada Farrell and George ‘Capsize’…
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January 2, 1967 – Richard S. Lewis was born on #2 Armstrong Road in Gray’s…
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April 8, 1967 – Kenneth Charlie Griffith ‘Kenny’ ‘Flipper’ Benjamin was born to Cyril Benjamin…
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JUNE 1, 1967 The Antigua Workers Union (AWU) opened their first Office on Tanner Street….
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October 5, 1968 – Vince “Kazi” McCoy was born to Royston and Florentine McCoy of…
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TODAY IN HISTORY – April 8, 1969, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Salmon was born to Hurbert Salmon…
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March 17, 1970- Barbara Andrea Arrindell was born to Margaret ‘Peggy’ Arrindell in Old Runaway,…
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May 26, 1970 – Sylvester Henry, better known as “Socket”, was born on 26th May…
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September 22, 1970 – Senator the Honourable Shawn Marissa Nicholas was born to Gerald Nicholas…
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January 1, 1971 – Dwayne Mussington was born to Rupert ‘Papi’ and Cassilla ‘Caca’ Mussington….
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May 5, 1971 Halcyon Steel Orchestra’s official establishment date. Penrod Kirby one of the founding…
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July 15, 1971 – Mickel Shari Mozoto Brann-Challenger was born to Fitzroy Brann of Freetown and…
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January 19th 1972 – Ralph Bowen was born to Albert and Laurel Bowen of Christian…
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April 25th 1972 – Michelle Oscar was born to Melvina Oscar of Antigua and Simon…
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September 2, 1972 – Alincia Toshiba Harriet Williams-Grant was born to Charlesworth Rolston ‘Cocksie’ Williams…
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January 5, 1973 – Joanne C Hillhouse was born to Ronald Hillhouse (Seaview Farm, Antigua)…
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March 30, 1973 Lola Maxine Kirby Peterson was born to Doreen Florence Clarke Kirby of…
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July 4th, 1973- The Antigua Public Utilities (APUA) was officially formed when the Electricity, Water…
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July 4th, 1973 – CARICOM (Caricom) , also known as the Caribbean Community, was officially…
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August 9th, 1973 – Conrad ‘Boast’ Whyte was born to Conrad Whyte Snr (Tinning Village)…
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September 2, 1973 – Keithly Athill Jr was born to Keithly Athill Snr.(Gray’s Hill) and…
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April 4, 1974 – Althea Ann-Marie Williams was born to parents, Margaret Abicombe Esdaille and…
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January 21, 1975 – Gail Christian was born to Franklyn and Verlyn Christian who hail from…
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June 14th, 1975 – Kattian Edwards- Baltimore was born to Cetrinella Edwards of Swetes Village…
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January 24th 1976- Denmore Dwight Tony Roberts was born to Hilma Charles (Liberta) and James…
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August 13, 1976 – Twenty-four year old Vivian Richards made his highest test score ever. August…
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JANUARY 17, 1977 – State Insurance Commenced Operations. The wholly owned government enterprise was established…
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January 17, 1977 State Insurance Commenced Operations. First Federation Life Insurance Company Ltd (FFLIC) was…
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February 7, 1978 Renée Smith was born to Garfield and Delora Smith. She was raised…
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March 30 19__ E Ann Henry QC, Commissioner RJLSC, was born to Rev D. Henry…
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June 27, 1979 – Karl Warren Spencer was born to Hazel Spencer and Bernadette Spencer….
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August 9, 1979 – Claudette ‘CP’ ‘The Diva’ Peters was born in Antigua to Isaline…
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June 28, 1980 – Keith Yearwood was born to Henry Yearwood of Willikies Village and…
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JUNE 18, 1981 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) came into being when seven…
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November 1, 1981 – Antigua and Barbuda became an independent state within the Commonwealth of…
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May 31, 1984 – Sir Viv Richards scored on of the greatest one-day international (ODI) innings…
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October 20th, 1984 – Peter Byers was born to Peter Byers Snr and Rosemarie Shaw…
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March 20, 1985- Jamion Knight was born to Nellie Howell and Keithroy Knight. He was…
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April 14, 1985 – 5,000 plus cricket fans at the Antigua Recreation Grounds (ARG) witnessed…
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October 11 1986 – Renée Edwards-Ambrose’s was born to Mignonette Richards-Edwards from Liberta Village and…
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April 27, 1987- Dennis Chamari Philbert Friday Roberts was born to Francine and Philbert Roberts…
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November 13th, 1987 – Andre Simon was born to Michael Simon (Antigua) and Glennis Simon…
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25th November 1989 – Stonewall was founded. Stonewall emerged from the Whitney-Burger combination who got…
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November 25, 1989 – Kadeem Idaree Travorn Phillip was born to Conliffe Phillip (Liberta)and Denyse…
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June 26, 1995- Tevaughn Harriette was born to Peterson Harriette of Dominica and Cheldrina Gomes…
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November 20, 1996 – Alzarri Shaheim Joseph was born to Alva and Sharon Joseph of…
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September 9, 2011 – Tahir Walsh wins 100-meter gold and 200-meter silver at the Commonwealth…
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JANUARY 16, 2017 – first successfully completed kidney transplant in Antigua and Barbuda was performed…
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January 16, 2017, the first successfully completed kidney transplant in Antigua and Barbuda was performed…
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January 13, 2018 – Team Antigua Atlantic Rowers comprising Eli Fuller, Scott Potter, John Watt…
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2019 NATIONAL SPORTS AWARDS NOMINEE Antigua Barbuda Basketball Association Sports Man of the Year –…
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The Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Association celebrates the invaluable contribution of Ms. Dwayna Derrick during…
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NATIONAL SPORTS HONOURS 2020 – ROMA SIMONThe Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association sincerely and deeply…
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JANUARY 10, 2021 – The Inaugural Graduation Ceremony for the University of the West Indies…
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January 10, 2021- The UWI’s graduation season commenced with the Inaugural Graduation Ceremony for the…
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October 1, 2021 – Hollis E. Francis Jr is elevated to Lieutenant Governor of Division…
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January 26, 2022 – Patrons of the ICC U19 Quarterfinals at the Sir Viv Richards…
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July 30, 2022 – The prelude to the Calypso Monarch had stirred the pot sufficiently…
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The Atlantic Campaigns, formerly known as the Atlantic Rowing Race, started as an ocean rowing…
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February 9th, 1948 – Dr Clara Lawrence Emanuel was born to Owen and Amabelle Lawrence…
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February 9, 1967 – Gaston Alfonso Browne was born on to Harold Browne (Grays Farm)…
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Hughes recollects not having the easiest of childhoods as he had to deal with a lot of negativity and criticism from persons who insisted that he would not become anything in life. Though the negative treatment was hurtful, he did not let that derail him but, rather, strengthened his resolve to succeed in life.
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February 7, 1957 – Cortroy Winston Montgomery Jarvis was born to Samuel and Viola Jarvis…
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