People in history

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 …

Ho Chi Minh: The revolutionary leader of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh, born Nguyen Sinh Cung on 19 May 1890 in central Vietnam, was a key figure in Vietnamese history and the leader of the nationalist movement that eventually led to the establishment of the …

Adolf Hitler: Rise and fall

Adolf Hitler remains one of the most infamous figures in modern history. His rise to power, driven by a blend of political savvy, ideological extremism, and exploitation of economic turmoil, led to a …

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 …

Amy Jacques Garvey: A trailblazing journalist and activist

Amy Jacques Garvey, born on 31 December 1895 in Kingston, Jamaica, was a pioneering journalist, editor, feminist, and race activist. She was the second wife of Marcus Garvey, a prominent Jamaican …

Amy Ashwood Garvey: A pioneering Pan-Africanist and women’s rights advocate

Amy Ashwood Garvey (1897-1969) was a Jamaican-born political activist, Pan-Africanist, and the first wife of Marcus Garvey. Her tireless work in championing African liberation and advocating for …

Catherine Flon: The woman behind Haiti’s flag

Catherine Flon, an often-overlooked figure in Haitian history, was pivotal in creating the Haitian flag. Like Betsy Ross in the United States, Flon has been mythologised for her contributions to her …

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 …

Bob Marley: The reggae icon

Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, was an influential Jamaican singer-songwriter widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He helped bring reggae …

Malcolm X: The charismatic civil rights leader and Black nationalist

‍Malcolm X was a prominent civil rights leader, Black nationalist, and minister who served as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 1960s. As an influential figure in both the …

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 …

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