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National Hero of Barbados - Errol Walton Barrow, P.C., Q.C
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National Hero of Barbados - Errol Walton Barrow, P.C., Q.C
The Father of Independence & Social Transformation
1920 - 1987
Born in the parish of St. Lucy on January 21, 1920, Errol Walton Barrow lived a remarkable life. He served in the Royal Air Force in World War II, became a barrister-at-law and joined the Barbados Labor Party in 1951. In 1955 he formed the Democratic Labor Party with Cameron Tudor and notable others, bringing Barbados into a state of Independence in 1966!
His initial period of Administration spanned fifteen years, first as Premier and then as Prime Minister with his reign ending in 1976 when Barbados Labor Party under the leadership of J.M.G.M. “Tom“ Adams won the election. Errol Barrow held the position of leader of the opposition until 1986.
In 1986, Barrow won the General Elections by the largest margin of seats (24-3) ever recorded in the history of the island.
Errol Barrow held this position for one year and was laid to rest on June 1, 1987. He is fondly remembered for the following:
First Prime Minister 1966 - 1976
Father of Independence
Supporter of the University of the West Indies and Regional Unity
Designer of a modern system of public budgeting
Architect of the University of the West Indies Campus at Cave Hill
Creator of the Barbados Community College
Co-founder of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA)
Inspired the lowering of the age of majority from twenty one to eighteen
Co-Founder of CARICOM
To celebrate the accomplishments and give recognition to this phenomenal Barbadian, Errol Walton Barrow’s birthday has been bestowed the honor of a national holiday. Sir Barrow’s likeness can also be found on the $50.00 Barbadian currency bill.
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Visitor Comments:
By: faith jones
I so happy for the free education of all Barbadian.RIGHT NOW I HAVE TO WRITE A COMPOSITION OF WHY I ADMIRE ERROL BARROW.
Date: Jan 20, 2012
By: Tony Harding
We share a common ancestor. The Barrow name derives from the Sephardic Jewish name Baruch (Baruh) Lousada.
Date: Apr 20, 2011
By: Velsie Collymore
Thanks for the indepth information that was posted i think it is of great help to other people who might have forgotten such important information of such a great man
Date: Jan 21, 2011
By: Sussanne
Thanks. I was looking for info on his parents and siblings and the place of birth.
Date: Nov 3, 2010
By: Nessema
Educational site.It helped my daughters to be successful in their homework projects.
Date: Nov 25, 2009
By: rhea depeiza
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Date: Apr 27, 2009
By: Angela
I love this website, and thank you for providing a variety of informative and inclusive topics. It would be great to see more detailed info on the heroes especially the bio for Errol Barrow (Father of Barbados' Independence)
Errol Barrow was indeed a pioneer with the introduction of free education for all Barbadians, the introduction of National Health Care Insurance and Social Security as well as the expansion to the tourism industry, and accelerated indusrial development. It would also be great include info on his family-he was born into a family of civic and political activist.
Date: Mar 8, 2009
By: D Griffith
For such a great man there should me more information. How about nicknames, about his mother/father,childhood days up to the day he died.
Date: Jan 29, 2009
By: Dennis Oneale
more info needs to be added for such a great man Barbadians, this should be more indepth
Date: Dec 13, 2008
By: Selwyn Clarke
Can you tell me were I can find Eroll Barrows cook books.Pls
Date: Aug 17, 2008
By: Margo
Was a great man
Date: Jul 5, 2008
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