November 2007

Today it’s the celebration of Barbados 41 years of Independence. November 30th is celebrated as Independence Day and is a national holiday in Barbados. The day begins with an elaborate and impressive parade and ceremony at the Garrison Savannah. I am sorry for not going there and get some photos.  However, celebrations ran throughout November and included sports competitions, fairs, community…

Barbados National Anthem Mr. C. Van Roland Edwards, physically challenged by partial blindness, composed the music for the National Anthem, for which the lyrics were written by Mr. Irving Burgie, a renowned Barbadian/American composer. The National Anthem In plenty and in time of need When this fair land was young Our brave forefathers sowed the seed From which our pride is sprung, A pride that…

The National Pledge I Pledge allegiance to my country Barbados and to my Flag, To uphold and defend their honour, And by my living, to do credit to my nation, Wherever I go. The National Flower The National Flower of Barbados, known in Barbados since 1657, is the Pride of Barbados (Dwarf Poinciana or Flower Fence). It is a shrub and is often pruned into a low hedge. If untrimmed, it grows to a…

Coleridge & Parry Secondary School Independence Show 2007 Yesterday was a great day, the only major incident was that 45 second affect of an earthquake here in Barbados. (For full info on that read news post above.) Coleridge & Parry, the school which I still currently attend had its annual Independence show yesterday, celebrating Barbados 41 years of Independence, there were some old…

Today was one of the scariest days of my 16 and 10 months years of life. We here in Barbados felt 45 seconds of an affect on an earthquake 14 miles from Martinique. I was at school when all tragic natural cause happened. Me and some friends were there just taking some photos from the independence show we had today with my camera, then all of a sudden I felt my self shaking to the left and right, I…

Well, I normally don’t write stories for “fun”, but I wrote this one a while ago when I was practicing writing essays for my English Caribbean Examination Council Exam (CXC). Of course in the end, I ended up, passing the English CXC :).  I still haven’t finish writing all of this short story. Where you see “…to be continued” is where I stopped last time. I will finish writing…