11 awarded in We Gatherin’ 2025 Honours List – St. Peter

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.

11 outstanding Barbadians from the parish of St. Peter have been recognised for their contributions to the parish, in the We Gatherin’ 2025 Honours List.

These Barbadians 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 list of St. Peter awardees include Oral Mackie Holder, and Bernard Weatherhead.

Please see the full list of awardees below:

Awardees who reside in the parish of St. Peter

1. Mr. Carol Rudolph Boyce

For his outstanding achievement in worker enfranchisement and the upliftment of the Diamond Corner and Boscobelle communities. As ‘The Beacon on the Hill’, for his dedication to the advancement of the Anglican Church, commitment to inspiring men to greater service and his impactful leadership of Men Fellowship.

2. Ms. Cheri Nicole Boyce

For dedicated services as a community builder, advisor, role model and philanthropist who has supported many educational, cultural and sporting activities in communities. For her unswerving commitment to people empowerment and her sterling achievements as an advocate for children and men’s rights, person’s living with disabilities, cancer support and the protection of women against violence.

3. Mr. Gray Egan Brome

For his unswerving commitment to supporting the needy and vulnerable. For his significant contributions to the economic development of his parish using his enterprises to provide employment opportunities for youth with potential and his resources to improve quality of life, uplift families financially and assist charitable causes for children and those without shelter.

4. Mr. Oral Mackie Holder

As a creative and exponent of the Arts, for his outstanding contributions to the cultural, educational and heritage development of St. Peter, for his achievements in empowering people of the north to be a part of our premier national festival – Crop Over. For his unswerving commitment to fostering economic growth, improving community life, advancing infrastructural development and strengthening diaspora relations with Barbadians abroad.

5. Ms. Sharon Maria Howell

For her exemplary service, sacrifice and diligence in improving the social, economic and environmental conditions of residents of St. Peter. For her outstanding achievements and steadfast commitment to pastoral work, philanthropy and leadership of community initiatives to enhance the development of children, build strong families and support the wellbeing and spiritual development of the sick, homebound and elderly.

6. Mr. Anthony Jordan

For over forty years of dedicated service to the teaching profession as an Administrator, educator and mentor. For his philanthropy and sterling contributions to the development of youth and his community through his work with the 4-H movement, sporting organisations and the constituency council.

7. Mr. Reynold Lyle McClean

For years of service dedicated to advancing the Methodist Church and its music and teaching ministries and ensuring that its legacy as a vibrant part of the community and built heritage of Speightstown is maintained. For his outstanding contributions business and entrepreneurship in particular the tourism and hospitality sectors.

8. Mr. Irwin Seymour Scantlebury

For long and dedicated services to shaping young minds and inculcating a love for learning as a primary school teacher, his unwavering commitment to promoting and preserving the history and rich cultural heritage of St. Peter and his strong activism to build the church as well as resilient communities.

9. Mr. Bernard Anthony Weatherhead

As a serial entrepreneur, innovator and business pioneer, for his significant contributions to the socio-economic growth and development of the parish and for his steadfast commitment to providing employment in the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industries and the promotion of the natural, built and cultural heritage of St. Peter.

10. Mr. Randolph Emanuel Woodroffe

For his steadfast commitment to education, cultural expression and community development and his philanthropic efforts to expose young people to Barbadian culture and heritage as well as to support children to develop an appreciation for the Arts, Barbadian history and cultural expressions and his tireless work with other community stalwarts to keep the culture and spirit of Speightstown alive.

Awardees who resided in the parish of St. Peter

1. Mr. Mervin Leon Griffith

For his sterling contributions to business development and socioeconomic growth in St. Peter as well as the economic enfranchisement of its residents through public transport and entertainment. For his outstanding vision and dedication in introducing private public transportation to the parish and for his pioneering achievements in providing access to and developing the public transportation system in the north.