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Economist, diplomat. Sir Courtney Newlands McLaurin Blackman, KA (6 March 1933 – 16 March 2021) was a Barbadian economist, international business consultant, and diplomat. He served as the first Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados from 1972 to 1987. At the time of his appointment, he was the youngest central bank governor in the world.
Saint Michael, Barbados. Died. 25 April 2000. (2000-04-25) (aged 65) Bridgetown, Barbados. Source: Cricinfo, 13 November 2020. Othneil Downes (1 September 1934 – 25 April 2000) was a Barbadian cricketer. He played in four first-class matches for the Barbados cricket team in 1958/59.
Terry Downes, BEM. Terry Downes, BEM (9 May 1936 – 6 October 2017) was a British middleweight boxer, [1] occasional film actor, and businessman. He was nicknamed the " Paddington Express " for his aggressive fighting style. [2] At the time of his death, Downes was Britain's oldest surviving former world champion.
Health issues and death. Wikinews has related news: Prime Minister of Barbados David Thompson dies at age 48. At a media briefing at his official Ilaro Court residence on 14 May 2010, Thompson, accompanied by his personal physician, Richard Ishmael, said that he had been suffering with stomach pains since early March.
The Nation Publishing Co. Limited is the publisher of the Nation Newspaper, which is the dominant daily newspaper in the country of Barbados. Co-founded by Harold Hoyte and Fred Gollop, it was first established in 1973. [1] the Daily Nation is printed daily in colour and distributed at many points around the country.
The Advocate ("Barbados Advocate") is the second most dominant daily newspaper in the country of Barbados. First established in 1895, the Advocate is the longest continually published newspaper in the country. Printed in colour, the Advocate covers a wide array of topics including: business, sports, entertainment news, politics, editorials, and ...
He also held various leadership positions in regional banks, such as Central Bank of Barbados, Barbados Development Bank and First Caribbean International Bank. [1] He became President of the Senate of Barbados in 1994 and served in that capacity for 14 years. [2] In 1996 he received the highest honour in Barbados, Knight of St. Andrew.
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