Errol Walton Barrow: The architect of modern Barbados
From the skies of wartime Europe to the helm of a developing nation, the journey of Errol Walton Barrow, the ‘Father of Independence’ of Barbados, is a tale of resilience, vision, and …
National Heroes
The Bussa Rebellion: A historic slave revolt in Barbados
The Bussa Rebellion stands as a monumental event in the history of Barbados, representing the largest slave revolt ever witnessed on the island. Led by the African-born slave Bussa, this rebellion …
Samuel Jackman Prescod: The voice of change in Barbados
Samuel Jackman Prescod stands as a towering figure in the annals of Barbadian history, embodying the relentless fight for justice, equality, and representation. His journey from the margins of society …
Grantley Adams: The trailblazing politician of Barbados
In the annals of Barbadian history, few figures shine as brightly as Sir Grantley Herbert Adams, a man whose life and career encapsulated the struggle and triumph of a nation on the brink of …
Celebrating the icons: The ten National Heroes of Barbados
Barbados, a nation steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, proudly recognises ten exceptional individuals as its National Heroes. These men and women have played pivotal roles in shaping the …
George William Gordon – Jamaica’s National Hero
One of Jamaica’s National Heroes, George William Gordon was born to a slave mother and a planter father who was an attorney to several sugar estates in Jamaica. Seeing that his son George had …
Alexander Bustamante: The Father of Jamaican Independence and a Champion of the People
In the tapestry of Jamaican history, few figures stand as tall and resolute as Alexander Bustamante—a pioneer, a political giant, and a tireless advocate for the rights and aspirations of …
Nanny of the Maroons
Often referred to as Queen Nanny, Nanny of the Maroons stands out in history as the only woman among Jamaica’s National Heroes. She possessed that fierce fighting spirit generally associated with the …
Paul Bogle – Jamaica’s National Hero
Paul Bogle is one of Jamaica’s National Heroes. It is believed he was born free about 1822. Bogle was a Baptist deacon in Stony Gut, a few miles north of Morant Bay, and was eligible to vote at …
Jamaica’s National Heroes
Jamaica’s National Heroes bravely confronted the system of colonialism, altering the trajectory of Jamaica’s history and bestowing social and political liberation upon its citizens. Today, …
Samuel Sharpe – 1801-1832 – Jamaica’s National Hero
Samuel Sharpe is one of Jamaica’s National Heroes. He was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St James, Jamaica and which was largely …
Norman Washington Manley – 1893-1969
Norman Washington Manley is one of Jamaica’s National heroes. Born in Roxborough, Manchester, on 4 July 1893, he was the son of Margaret and Thomas Albert Manley who were both mixed race. …