10 outstanding Barbadians awarded in We Gatherin’ 2025 Honours List – St. Lucy
January 29, 2025
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Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, Freedom of Barbados, Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Dame of St. Andrew, Senior Counsel, Doctor of Laws, President of Barbados, has consented to the announcement of National Honours on the occasion of the We Gatherin’ 2025 National Celebrations.
10 outstanding Barbadians have been awarded in the We Gatherin’ 2025 Honours List – St. Lucy.
They will receive the Pride of Barbados, which is awarded to a ‘person who is a citizen of Barbados or is entitled to be registered as a citizen of Barbados; or is a permanent resident of Barbados and through sacrifice, diligence and dedication to service has made an outstanding contribution to community life in a parish in Barbados or to the improvement of economic and social conditions in a parish in
Barbados.’
The awardees have made significant contributions in a number of areas including sports, education and community service.
Please see the full list of awardees below:
- Mr. Trevor Harcourt Boyce
For his selfless commitment to the development of sporting infrastructure, especially that
of cricket in his community. For his 32 years of dedicated service in preparing the pitches
as curator for the Lord’s cricket ground where he has kept the picturesque grounds and
pitch consistently well maintained and in pristine condition without compensation. For his
exceptional philanthropy has been a labour of love for the game of cricket and influenced
by a passion for uplifting his community. - Mr. Vallice Sylvester Cadogan
For his sterling contribution to the socio-economic development of St. Lucy through a life
of dedicated service in the private sector and as a member of the St. Swithin’s and St.
Clements churches. For his volunteerism as the chief Fundraiser and Activities
Coordinator and his community service as the youngest Church Army captain in the
Anglican Diocese in the 1980s. - Miss Fiona P. Griffith
For her commitment to improving community life and years of dedicated service through
volunteer work with various religious, sporting and social organization in St. Lucy working
to develop educational, sporting and social projects to enhance the lives and livelihoods
of young people, persons with special needs, the differently abled and the elderly in
various communities. - Mr. Hugh Griffith
For his years of dedicated service as an educator at the Ignatius Byer Primary School
where he devoted his time and energy to teaching students and members of the wider
community to play various musical instruments resulting in many awards for the school
over the years. His skill, dedication and music ministry have caused Hugh Griffith to be
household name across the parish as he has empowered and positively influenced the
lives of young children through music and his mentorship. - Mr. Ian Richard Griffith
For his outstanding contributions to the socio-economic development of
St. Lucy and its residents as an entrepreneur and certified Funeral Director and Embalmer
who provided training, mentoring, internships as well bereavement and technical support
services to persons and funeral establishments especially in sensitive and difficult cases
when reconstruction was required. For his unswerving commitment to the development
of people, in particular young people, through the advancement of motor sports and
football in the parish. - Ms. Rontae Lasonta Johnson-Annius
For her unwavering support for and significant contributions to Emergency Management
and Disaster Preparedness in the parish. For her sterling achievements in managing and
coordinating the work of the teams within the District Emergency Organisation (DEO) and
spearheading all the cleanup efforts in the wake of several disasters. For her steadfast
commitment to being a focal point for residents and First Responders in relation to any
and all emergencies and disasters within the parish and lending critical technical and
logistical support to First Responders coming into the parish. - Ms. Patricia Delores Norville
For her lifelong dedication to education and distinguished career of 35 years as a teacher
at the newly established St. Lucy’s Secondary School, now The Daryll Jordan Secondary
School, where she adopted innovative approaches to provide a wholistic education as
she helped to shape the institution’s development and expand the minds of students to
problem solve, think critically and collaborate. For her achievements in establishing the
school’s library, becoming its first librarian, and fostering a love for reading and learning
among students. For her philanthropy and unwavering commitment to community service
by providing academic support for students, regardless of their financial circumstances. - Mr. Lyman Albian Roosevelt Phillips
For his distinguished service as a healthcare professional, community leader, and mental
health advocate with a career spanning over four decades. For his significant
contributions to his community by providing guidance to access resources, actively
supporting social, and educational activities, as well as the well-being and safety of his
community. For his research and pioneering work to advance mental health care and
ongoing advisory sessions to bridge the gaps in care and to foster a more inclusive and
compassionate society. - Mr. Ramarion Daron Phillips
In recognition of his dedicated service and sterling contributions as a nursing professional
to improving the health and wellbeing of residents of St. Lucy particularly during the
challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. For his philanthropy and spirit of
volunteerism to readily assist those in need especially the elderly. - Mr. Derik Levie Toppin
For his outstanding contribution and twenty years of committed and selfless service to
propel and develop Agriculture and in particular, land cultivation in St. Lucy and for his
dedication to providing support services for small farmers and their families to improve
their quality of life.
